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“Grandma’s Yardstick” Method Of Measuring Depth Of Draw? Get Smart and don't use this method to calculate depth of draw because if you do you'll have "missed it by that much!"

Breaking Up Isn't Hard To Do Why "Fixed Bails" failed Small areas of contact combined with incorrect welding technique cast shadow for future of fixed position wire loops.

Does Size Matter? - When Spot Welding... The size of loop attachment feet, size of electrode, size of weld nugget and size of heat distribution

M-1 Helmet Shaping Operation I Initial Draw The M-1 helmet was formed in a single pressing operation which yielded a 7-inch deep pot.

M-1 Helmet Shaping Operation II – Trimming Operation The Trimming operation removed the hold down left by the initial drawing operation and prepared the helmet for the spanking operation.