Almost every time I give an O&P fabrication presentation someone says, “I hate metal work.” Because many of the technicians who are most comfortable working with metal have retired and the newer generations aren’t comfortable with it, it’s no wonder the art of metal fabrication in O&P has been pushed aside by the use of thermoplastics and composites. But here’s the thing: It’s really not that hard. It takes some tools and a little practice, but it has about the same learning curve as any other material we deal with; you just have to know the rules.
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