Back Issues of the Video
The Precision Sheet Metal Chronicle

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
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