Sheet Metal Design

  1. Notch and Tab Design
    1. Notch Functions
      1. Material Removal
        1. Bend Facilitation
          1. Assembly Clearance
            1. Stress Relief
            2. Standard Notch Shapes
              1. Rectangular Notches
                1. V-Notches
                  1. U-Notches
                    1. Custom Shapes
                    2. Tab Design
                      1. Locating Tabs
                        1. Assembly Tabs
                          1. Temporary Tabs
                            1. Strength Considerations
                            2. Stress Concentration Management
                              1. Radius Requirements
                                1. Gradual Transitions
                                  1. Load Distribution
                                    1. Fatigue Considerations

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                                  8. Sheet Metal Manufacturing Processes