Fay Butler Fab/Metal Shaping

Smoothing on the Power Hammer

Smoothing is accomplished by using two hardened steel dies; a flat surface on the top and some radius on the bottom. By averaging out the curves on the part, a larger radius bottom die can often be used. Transitioning a radius highlight line into a flat will require some stretching of the flat area. Checking the part to your pattern may indicate areas requiring more form and/or shaping.