Subjects Covered
Theory
Pattern Making - Measuring and marking out complex shapes and structures accurately.
Jig Building - Constructing basic jigs and fixtures to aid reproduction of original parts.
Body Construction - Aligning panels to create flowing bodylines and parallel gaps.
Tool Making - How to construct simple tooling to replicate original recesses etc.
Flanging - Shrinking and stretching metal to form convex and concave curved flange. Wiring edge.
Shaping - Hand forming and smoothing double curvature panel to accurately fit jig or former and planishing smooth over steel dolly. Basic use of wheeling machine.
Butt-Welding - Joining thin sheet without adding filler rod using TIG welder so that seam can be planished to a smooth finish. This is an important technique used in the making and fitting of repair panels to achieve a seamless joint.
Annealing & Heat Shrinking - Annealing aluminium alloy to aid shaping and forming of panels. Heat shrinking steel panels to repair stretched areas.
