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DAY
1 - Morning
Hand Tools: Detailed discussion and demonstration
of essential hand tools including:
• Cutting and trimming tools: Tin snips, shears and nibblers
• Small power tools: Die grinders and power nibblers
Large Equipment: Practical applications of the following equipment,
including thorough instruction on safety issues.
• Sheet metal brake
• Box pan brake
• Roller
• Beader
• Rotex 18-A turret punch
DAY 1 - Afternoon
Fabricate several sizes and types of brackets.
1) How to fabricate small structural brackets used as structural braces
or to hold light components.
2) How to develop original patterns for prototype parts and brackets.
3) How to fabricate large (advanced) structural brackets used to hold
heavy components. These brackets are usually made of heavy-gage steel,
so demonstration will include TIG and MIG welding instruction.
4) How to fabricate multi-piece brackets.
DAY
2
How to fabricate prototype brackets quickly and efficiently without
special welding equipment.
1) MIG & TIG welding applications for bracket fabrication.
2) Demonstration and explanation of plug welding (simulated spot weld,)
edge welds and other special welds pertaining to bracket fabrication.
3) How to form steel. Methods for forming flanges on steel brackets
are shown.
4) Hammerforming
• How to make a hammerform
• How to create corking tools
• How to form a part over a metal hammerform
DAY
3
Continuation of metal forming techniques for bracket fabrication.
1) Forming steel using hammers, dollies and a forming block.
2) How to hollow out a section of metal to make clearance or to stiffen.
3) How to form stiffening beads using a large bead roller with custom
dies.
4) How to construct bead forming dies.
5) Learn to form a step in a panel for improved fit and a stronger weld
joint.
6) A variety of shapes are demonstrated with instructions for students
to create independently.
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This
specialized Fournier workshop focuses on the fundamental elements
of fabricating lightweight & structural brackets for the automotive
and aircraft industry.
Students use large shop equipment as well as unusual hand and layout
tools. The Bracket Fabrication Workshop is offered on a limited basis,
as demand requires.
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Six-to-one
student/teacher ratio provides valuable one-on-one attention and mentoring;
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Learn
fast, accurate "layout" techniques;
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Increased
technical ability and productivity;
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More
efficient use of materials, shop tools, and equipment;
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Greater
enthusiasm and confidence in the workplace;
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A
more effective approach to bracket fabrication projects.
Workshop
Structure
To ensure individual attention for every participant, we
enroll a maximum of six students per workshop. The workshop meets Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a one hour lunch break. Participants are
welcome to bring cameras, but no video equipment is permitted.Workshops
are held at our facility in Shelby Township, Michigan.
Bracket
Fabrication Workshop Tuition is $1,000 per person, and includes:
Bracket
Fabrication Workshop Dates:
2008 Workshops scheduled upon request, please inquire.
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a
Bracket Workshop Registration Form
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