How To Make A Dome Out Of Sheet Metal

The sheet metal takes the form of the design cut into the die.

How to make a dome out of sheet metal.

Hydraulic die forming is quicker and lends itself more to duplicating formed art or other production. Make a full scale layout of the dome arc using the 36 inch radius on a sheet of metal. We had fun making this video of a sheet metal dome build. Using a paper plate for a guide i drew a circle on the sheet.

Why not poke fun at some of the diy videos out there. Sketch the form you want to dome onto the plastic s sheet and cut it with a jewelers saw with a coarse saw blade. I then used a beverly sheer which cuts using a hand lever and a scissor action to cut out the circle. Anneal the metal sheet and let it cool.

We had fun making this video of a sheet metal dome build. Then using a shot filled leather bag and a rounded mallet you rough shape it then you smooth it out with an english wheel then you repeat as needed to get the right shape. Number the stations from the base up number 1 through 10. Cut the metal sheet so that it is about 10 mm larger than the form.

In both sheet metal is sunk or pressed into a die. The way you do it is you special order a 3000 series soft aluminum sheet. Divide this arc with stations every 6 inches along the length of the arc.