Metal Shaping and Forming Glossary / Terminology Reference

We offer this glossary of metal shaping & forming terms to help avoid confusion when describing a desired outcome for a project.

Tees	Stem Out
	Stem In
	Stem Up
Beams	EZ Way
	Hard Way
Angles	Leg Out
	Leg In
	Heel Out
	Heel In
Square
	On Corners
Channels	EZ Way, Flanges Out
	EZ Way, Flanges In
	Hard Way of Web
Bars	On Flat
	On Edge
Rail	Ball Up
	Ball Inside
	Ball Outside
Tube	EZ Way
	Hard Way
	On Corners
Pipe