Hi Metal Forming Experts
I bought a small english wheel to work an aluminum windscreen fairing. I've seen some the work others have done and since mine will be a polished aircraft this was inevitable.
Can anyone give me a starting point as to the pattern of shaping through the wheel or the anvils they were using? I know there will be a learning and significant practice curve. Just wondering if there is a good starting point for this rather complex curve. And I've seen this has usually been done with a seam in the middle. I'm guessing it's impractical to shape such a large piece since it might be unmanageable. My plan is to do the targa and aft canopy skins as well but those look more straight forward.
Thanks for the insights.
I bought a small english wheel to work an aluminum windscreen fairing. I've seen some the work others have done and since mine will be a polished aircraft this was inevitable.
Can anyone give me a starting point as to the pattern of shaping through the wheel or the anvils they were using? I know there will be a learning and significant practice curve. Just wondering if there is a good starting point for this rather complex curve. And I've seen this has usually been done with a seam in the middle. I'm guessing it's impractical to shape such a large piece since it might be unmanageable. My plan is to do the targa and aft canopy skins as well but those look more straight forward.
Thanks for the insights.