Tabbing Parameters
Tabbing Parameters
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I am looking at tabbing parts into the skeleton as they are cut out to avoid tip ups. Dose any one have any good suggestions on tab sizing and lead in and lead out that should be used.
We are cutting 16 gage to 3/8 inch mild steel.
Thanks
We are cutting 16 gage to 3/8 inch mild steel.
Thanks





RE: Tabbing Parameters
As far as the thicker material, not sure if you can hold anything thicker than 1/4 unless you use a massive tab.
Good Luck
RE: Tabbing Parameters
The standard beam width can vary from between .008 to .014. If you are unsure about this and want to check you can easily so so by just doing a straight edge cut and measuring it but if you account for .008 you should be completly fine.
RE: Tabbing Parameters
This addresses the kerf issue since the offset is perpendicular to the cut path. With out doing this the kerf from machine to machine makes it difficult to keep a consistent tab since beam sizes may vary.
RE: Tabbing Parameters