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Re: Sheet Metal Design

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Originally Posted by baronep View Post
how does someone optimize weight and rigidity.
Bend the metal for strength and rigidity, put holes in where no strength or rigidity is needed. Use sheet metal in tension where possible.

Easily said. Practice 'optimizing' a sheet of paper, you'll get the idea pretty fast. I can 'fold' a sheet of printer paper so it'll penetrate your skin.
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