Inventors:
Edward M. Croswell - Metamora MI
Assignee:
3 Dimensional Services - Rochester Hills MI
International Classification:
B21D 4328
Abstract:
A method for prototyping parts from a sheet metal blank in which the sheet metal has at least two spaced edges. The method includes the step of forming a plurality of longitudinally aligned slots through the sheet metal blank to form a bend line extending between two spaced edges on the sheet metal blank. The slots are preferably formed by laser cutting. The sheet metal blank is then bent along the bend line to form the prototype.