Dent force

Feb 10, 2004 1 Replies

I'M doing a science fair project and need to know the mininum force required to dent a hood. And help wouldbe appreciated.


Depends on

1) Skin thickness 2) skin curvature 3) indenter radius

A sharp center punch will put a pip in most skins with a 10 lb force.

Brian W

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