How To Sheet Metal Box

This is a basic tool project.

How to sheet metal box.

I used recycled sheet metal from computers and dvd players etc. Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch. Follow simple steps to learn. Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles.

The patterns for a cardboard box will look very similar to what you need to plan out for the sheet metal box. This is quick simple tutorial for solidworks beginners starting working with sheet metal. Step 2 use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder. Ihope you find this interesting and got inspired by this.

Now you will need to secure the corners with smaller pieces of metal. Shielded metal arc welding with a borax flux covered rod normally. 1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. Measure the height of the box.

Lay out the panels for your box on the sheet metal using the measuring tape and the permanent marker. Video tutorial includes cutting the sheetmetal template and bending the pieces on my 24 grizzly box pan b. A flat version of your box. Lay the bottom on the ground and weld the two ends on first.

The box i have my students create in class ends up being 5 5 x 2 x 3 5. Dxf ready for metal fabricator shop.