Specializing in Precision Press Brake Training and Forming

Back Issues of the Video
The Precision Sheet Metal Chronicle



Fall 2011

Fall 2012 Press Brake Safety
Learn about "open heights" and "shut heights" and how they are applied at the press brake.
Press Brake safety
ISBN 1-929513-30


Summer 2011 Reading & Editing G-Codes
Improve your G-code editing skills with a quick look at basic G-code programming for the machine operator. From Reading and Editing G-codes for precision sheet metal DVD
ISBN 1-929513-61


Spring 2011  Flat Pattern Development
Learn how forming methods and variations in bend deductions can affect the flat pattern layout. From our Flat Pattern Development DVD
ISBN 1-929513-26


Winter 2010 Press' and Press Brakes
Learn the differences between a stamping press and a press brake. We look at the different type of press brakes and how they operate. From our DVD Press Brakes and Methods
ISBN 1-929513-26


Fall 2010 Laser lens cleaning
Care and maintenance of the CO2 laser's optics are covered in the issue. The care and cleaning of the lens is reviewed.
From our DVD Laser Assist Gases and Focus 
ISBN 1-929513-58>


Summer 2010 Theory of hole punching
A review of hole punching basics including the phases of punching and the application of die clearances. These are a few outtakes from
The Theory of Hole Punching
ISBN 1-929513-46


Spring 2010 Squaring Shear
What are the different types of shears? What is Rake? Camber? Twist? A brief look at the squaring shear from our DVD
The Squaring Shear
ISBN 1-929513-41


Winter 2009 Blueprint reading
A look at basic Blueprint Interpretation for precision sheet metal from our DVD by the same name. In this issue we look the features of the print and the tolerance block
ISBN 1-929513-38


Other Videos

Enshrining tools the cult of the sacred box
Read or watch our first video article on dedicated press brake tooling.
Learn the best practices for your press brake tooling.

 

 

 

Introduction to DVD series
An introductory montage video from Asma's DVD library including looks at: Bend Functions, Press Brakes and Methods, Punches, Dies, Other tools and Methods, Bottom Bending and Safety