Metalworking
How to make a door bolt
The methods of construction uses a
die and swage that enables that shape
of the bolt casing to be made uniformly
and accurately. It demonstrates an approach to
manufacturing that ensures more consistent and
accurate products are made and that the time to
make a product is reduced by using
jigs and dies.
Forged bolt
Swage
(Made by a blacksmith)
Practical Action
15 10
Die
10 10 10 15
8
10
8
10
20
Chisel cuts
Bracket Pattern
Dimensions may be
increased to make larger
door bolts
20 20
120
Running your own business
With a business there are certain basics that you need to get right if you are to make a profit.
This is equally applicable to small metalworking enterprises as much as any other business.
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