I was fluting a large E-609 counterbalance rib that was a bit challenging to get flat and aligned. This resulted in me fluting, unfluting slightly by using the fluting pliers in the opposite direction and refluting to my frustration.
My question is how many times can you flute and reflute without damaging the rib? I would say that some I fluted and refluted 2-3 times, finally getting it aligned properly, but is the rib prone to cracking at this point due to work hardening?
My question is how many times can you flute and reflute without damaging the rib? I would say that some I fluted and refluted 2-3 times, finally getting it aligned properly, but is the rib prone to cracking at this point due to work hardening?