Fabricating For Dummies

• Learn forming, stamping, and sheet-metal processes
• Pick up best practices and important application advice
• Compare laser cutters and hybrid machines

Work your way to fabricating success

People have been hammering metal into shields, cookware, and ceremonial headdresses for centuries, and fabrication continues to be a popular and growing industry today. This book cuts through the jargon and provides you with the information you need to begin learning about metalworking, or fill any gaps in your existing knowledge in order to advance your career.

Inside…

• Get a glimpse of a day in the life of a fab worker
• Discover the different alloys, shapes, and sizes of sheet metal
• Understand welding and joining processes
• Learn about press brakes, stamping presses, and turret punches