I have an idea for a plastic product but not sure about the best way to produce it. The closest example I can find would be a plastic cable clamp https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HjnQ4wsFS5A/maxresdefault.jpg
This would appear to be injection molded flat and then bent in a separate process to form the...
.125” Mill Aluminum 5052
1T bend radius's
I have put my entire weight on the assembly at 220 lbs (using 6063 T5 extruded) with no visible deformation. Just curious at what load they will unbend with the 5052 (without spring-back).
Trying to decide between .125" 5052 or 12Ga CR steel. Corrosion...
Bend will be made the "easy" way at a 14" radius to 45 degrees.
I'm wondering if a simple press die would suffice or if I have to fab a rotary draw machine.
I would appreiciate any advice to hopefully avoid wasting time going down the wrong path on my own.
The piece will be used as part of a...
