View Full Version : What Is the Scientific Name for the Process When Thin Pieces of Metal Are Bent?
Clough
Apr 30, 2010, 10:56 PM
Hi, All!
I was told what it was called years ago by a band instrument repairman when he was removing some dents from my tuba. Have long since forgotten it.
Anyone know what it's called?
Thanks!
Clough
May 4, 2010, 10:29 PM
No takers for this, yet?
I know that there's a name for it. I just can't remember what it is.
Thanks!
Clough
Jul 7, 2010, 07:52 PM
Hmmmm...
Still no responses...
I know that there is a scientific name for the process.
Thanks!
Kitkat22
Jul 7, 2010, 07:56 PM
Clough... could it be coevolution?
Clough
Jul 7, 2010, 08:27 PM
That's close, but no banana! :p
Thanks for trying, though! :)
Kitkat22
Jul 7, 2010, 08:28 PM
That's close, but no banana! :p
Thanks for trying, though! :)
Darn Clough, I'll keep helping you try to find it... Kit:)
Clough
Jul 7, 2010, 11:57 PM
It's a tough one! :eek:
I wouldn't be asking if it was easy to find! :o
Thanks!
Unknown008
Jul 8, 2010, 02:17 AM
I don't know how it is called, but I found this:
Metalworking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking#General_metalworking_processes)
And perhaps this too:
Sheet metal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheet_metal#Forming_processes)
Clough
Jul 8, 2010, 02:18 AM
Okay. I'll check them out.
If it helps any, what I'm particularly looking for would concern sheets of brass.
Thanks!
ebaines
Jul 8, 2010, 08:42 AM
The following site doesn't give the specific name of the repair process, but I wonder if it at least decsribes the process you're thinking of? Note that it mentions repairing a tuba.
MusicMedic.com: The Dent Eraser (http://www.musicmedic.com/info/articles/num_27.html)
ebaines
Jul 8, 2010, 08:45 AM
Another article here:
How to Remove Dents from Brass Instruments | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_4911038_remove-dents-brass-instruments.html)
It talks about a "dent burnisher" to remove any bumps after the main dent is repaired.
numb491
Apr 17, 2012, 11:57 AM
Metallurgy is the word you are looking for