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Flat Pattern.

10/21/2009

A flat layout of a formed sheet metal part which can be bent to make the finished part without trimming after forming.

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K Factor / Set Back

09/21/2009

Set Back (Applicable To Closed Angles Only).  This is the deduction made in the length of a flat pattern development corresponding to the amount of material saved by bending around a radius instead of a sharp corner.

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