MQP Report - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Aug 31, 2006 · 5.2 The Properties of steel 21. ... The most important part of this process is choosing the correct K-factor so the proper bend allowance can be calculated [4]. The K-factor is the percentage of the material thickness, starting from the inside edge of a bend, that the neutral axis lies on. ... In conjunction with the bend flower a chart based ... ................
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