To thin the sheet metal will determine the strength of a given steel delivered to the car maker for stamping and forming.
How to straighten sheet metal with heat.
Heat straightening does not symmetrically straighten the metal and is a gradual process.
Remove any plastic trim from the metal that requires straightening.
Heat straightening involves applying controlled heat to a deformed part of steel in heating and cooling cycles until the metal gradually straightens.
Any paint on the surface of the metal will crack and flake off when it.
You will be using the metalworking hammer on the convex.
Nobody wants to tear down and rebuild.
How to straighten metal.
Whether heat straightening is the right repair procedure it s.
Place the dolly on the concave side of the dent or bend.
Heat straightening fabricators straighten metal using many methods including heat straightening.
A serrated metal disc when spun at 5 000 to 6 000 rpm against the sheetmetal will heat any high spots though not to red hot as with the torch without touching the surrounding areas.
Put simply an experienced practitioner can apply heat in specific areas to straighten load bearing steel whilst still in place without adversely affecting its natural properties.