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April 23rd 06, 04:50 PM
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Bending sheet stock
I ordered some .020 4130 sheet about12x36
I notice the writing on the sheet runs parallel to the 12" edge. Do I understand then that the grain of the steel is parallel to the 12"edge? If I plan on bending this sheet, is there harm in bending across the grain? - Mike 
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April 24th 06, 05:28 AM
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Bending sheet stock
Michael Horowitz wrote: I ordered some .020 4130 sheet about12x36 I notice the writing on the sheet runs parallel to the 12" edge. Do I understand then that the grain of the steel is parallel to the 12"edge? If I plan on bending this sheet, is there harm in bending across the grain? - Mike Other than the parts cracking, no problem. Look at the metal. You can SEE the grain. Richard
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