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Riveting/Bending/Rolling Tools - Bend it-Shape it-Rivet it - Anyway You Want it!

By combining 3 functions into 1 tool, this highly versatile, hand-powered range of tools form the cornerstone of the Metalcraft Practical & Master Workshops.

Riveting provides a quick, safe and easy way of joining metal strip and scroll work together. Riveting eliminates the need for an electric power source as in welding and gives the finished job an authentic and traditional appearance. Naturally, there is the option for welded joints if so desired.

The Bending function provides a useful tool for bending all manner of components out of flat strip, square bar and round wire in a production environment. This function makes it an essential tool in producing frameworks etc for decorative work.

Finally, the Rolling facility enables circles and arcs of varying radii to be easily and consistently rolled without the need for pre-heating of the material.

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SPECIFICATIONS: Practical Riveting/Bending/Rolling Tool (ref: MC014)

Max Working Capacity	Riveting - 3mm diameter rivet Bending - 20mm x 3mm flat strip, 5mm round, 4mm square bar Rolling - 20mm x 3mm flat strip, 5mm round, 4mm square bar
Angle of Bend Achievable	180° to 90°
Machine Dimensions	165mm (w) x 150mm (d) x 60mm (h) x 300mm handle length. Boxed weight 3.0Kg
Other Features	End stop screw and nut fitted for producing consistent bends and circles/arcs when rolling

Tool	Function	Duration	Dial Up	Broadband
Practical RBR	Bending	0.20	(122k)	(988k)

Practical RBR	Rolling	0.20	(125k)	(988k)

Practical RBR	Riveting	0.14	(86k)	(683k)

SPECIFICATIONS: Master Riveting/Bending/Rolling Tool (ref: MC016)

Max Working Capacity	Riveting - 5mm diameter rivet Bending - 25mm x 5mm (flat strip), 10mm round, 10mm square bar Rolling - 25mm x 6mm or 30mm x 5mm flat strip, 10mm round, 10mm square bar
Angle of Bend Achievable	180° to 60°
Machine Dimensions	165mm (w) x 290mm (d) x 115mm (h) x 440mm handle length. Boxed weight 11.0Kg
Other Features	End stop screw fitted for producing consistent bends and circles/arcs when rolling. Special Drop on side roller sleeves allow thinner materials to be bent.

Tool	Function	Duration	Dial Up	Broadband
Master RBR	Bending	0.19	(111k)	(899k)

Master RBR	Rolling	0.21	(126k)	(992k)

Master RBR	Riveting	0.19	(111k)	(889k)

EASY TO USE - NO PRE-HEATING OF METAL REQUIRED WHEN RIVETING, ROLLING OR BENDING

1. Riveting is simply achieved by placing the material to be joined (with rivet in pre-punched hole) between the riveting posts on the machine. Use the lever to squeeze up the plain end of the rivet and hence form the joint.

2. For Bending operation, material is placed between the square or diamond shaped former and the side rollers. Lever is operated to gradually bend to the required angle.

3. Rolling is accomplished by repeatedly passing the material backwards and forwards through machine (between side rollers and winding handle roller). As this is done, a gradual increase of pressure on the main handle tightens radius on each pass through machine.

Other Information

All tools are supplied complete with operating instructions and spare parts list. Please note that the maximum working capacity stated is for Hot Rolled Mild Steel Bar & Annealed Bright Mild Steel Bar. Working beyond these limits or with material of greater hardness may reduce the operational life of the machines.