procainestart
procainestart SuperDork
2/20/24 2:15 p.m.

I’m looking for a formal term to describe the edges of a simple, essentially u-shaped clamping device that grips another object, where the clamp's edges are bent toward each other to impart an increased clamping force, or, at least, distribute the clamping force across the edge of the clamp.

Below, the black, riveted metal piece clamps some woven material; it's hard to see, but the edges circled in red are bent inward:

A cross-section:

What do you call this?

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
2/20/24 2:59 p.m.

A pinch?

Duke
Duke MegaDork
2/20/24 3:57 p.m.

A lip bend?

 

RX Reven'
RX Reven' GRM+ Memberand UberDork
2/20/24 4:26 p.m.

Craw?

What Tweezer do you use more often?

 

 

 

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa MegaDork
2/20/24 4:29 p.m.
Duke said:

A lip bend?

Probably this. 

Realistically I'd call it "that bend at the edge, here" then I'd point to the drawing. 

Trent
Trent PowerDork
2/20/24 4:39 p.m.

Since it continues around the radius of the clamp I would call it a "tipped edge" being that I would use the tipping wheel on a bead roller to reproduce it.

That piece is clearly stamped though

procainestart
procainestart SuperDork
2/21/24 11:54 a.m.

Thanks for the replies. One of these terms should work for my purpose.

Fueled by Caffeine
Fueled by Caffeine MegaDork
2/21/24 12:08 p.m.

Taco Bell turtle?

preach
preach GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
2/21/24 4:22 p.m.
Fueled by Caffeine said:

Taco Bell turtle?

Taco Bell does not make turtle heads poking...

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