Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewellers and Metalsmiths

ISBN: 9780963583208

内容简介

Explore this practical alternative to the high costs of heavy machinery and expensive dies. Make one-of-a-kind pieces, limited editions or manufacturing prototypes. See beautiful examples of these techniquews as used by successful artists. More than 10 photos and illustrations. Explains hydrolics and the use of accessories for bending, tube-making, stamping and more. Easy step-by-step procedures for making your own dies. Includes how to make and temper steel blanking dies. Explores contemporary materials for dies-making including plastic, steel, epoxy, urathane and acrylics. Includes tables of measurements and ratios saving you hours of calculation. Complete lists of equipment, resources, and suppliers.