Swages

Swages Points : Swages, Definition Swage is use to flat round stock, which have be heated to a shady red Like fullers, swages are prepared in pairs. Top swage has a handle and the bottom one square shank. They are prepared of hardened tool steel and hay curved edges at the top of the groove. This prevents the metal sticking in the swage and avoids inscription, which would be formed if swages be prepared with sharp edges. Swages are classified by the dia of the grooves and usually use sizes are 4mm to 15 mm.