The edges of the stamped part are sheared and there is a shear zone and a breakout zone. The area where the material stops shearing (which in this material is a very small section, the shearing only occurs in about the 1st .030 - .050") leaves a very nasty uneven material condition. This is...
I have a highly visual part that requires a good aesthetic along with good strength and formability. It is currently made with a hardened 1045 steel .25" thick and about 2 inches wide. The issue we are having with the 1045 is that the breakout on the visual surfaces is very unsightly and looks...
