Gallant fiend

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Galanteriespengler are manufacturers of artistic objects made of metal. As a special form in the plumber's guild , the gallantry plumber is mainly active in the construction industry or as a manufacturer of common merchandise .

Etymology and Concept

The term Galanteriespengler originally developed from the profession of the bottle maker, who made powder kegs and lanterns from metal . The Klampferer is also responsible for the development, who is now also called a plumber in most of Germany . In the Wilhelminian era, the Klampferer made items for the household such as bowls, vases, chimney hoods and teapots. In 1771 the profession of flascher was combined with the plumber to form the plumber's guild. A long-running dispute was ended by the merging of these metal areas. With the invention of dip tinning , the plumbing trade began to flourish in 1820. This innovation made it possible to make durable objects from fine metals. The gallantry plumber therefore had the opportunity to develop further and could offer his craftsmanship in a greater variety.

Originally related professions of the gallant baker

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  • Tin smith : processing of everyday objects
  • Buckle Maker: Manufacturer of buckles and belts
  • Coppersmith : manufacturer of copper kettles, weapons and reliefs
  • Plattner: armaments manufacturer, body armor

activity

The field of activity includes the processing of thin sheets : copper , zinc , aluminum , lead , as well as ferrous metals and stainless steel products for industry. The gallantry plumber works with alloys and various surface treatments such as burnishing or etching . The largest area of ​​application is roofing of spiers and sacred buildings. Ornaments as ornaments or spouts on gutters are further specialist work in architecture . Common merchandise such as vessels, pictures, coats of arms and jewelry are also the order of the day in many fashion shops. For the most part, the gallantry plumber produces the required components by hand or machine and processes them in his craft objects. Simple sketches as well as drawings or plans from a customer serve as a starting point.

With the architectural change and industrialization, the activity of the galanteries has prevailed to this day.

technology

So that the sheet metal delivered by the rolling mill can be processed, the material is shaped using various treatment techniques and connected to one another, for example, by riveting , soldering or folding. Since most objects are used outdoors, they should also be protected against weather and moisture. The basic sheet metal processing such as folding , curling , flanging or upsetting are therefore omnipresent and indispensable. The gallantry plumber is highly valued for its broad specialist knowledge and technical know-how.

Applied techniques

Terms:

  • Drifting : Plastic deformation of the sheet metal, usually when it is cold
  • Flanging : Right-angled bending of sheet metal with the flanging iron
  • Compression : change in length due to compressive forces, suitable tool: website eckold
  • Grinding : Stretch the sheet metal locally by striking it with a hammer
  • Folding : Clamping bent metal into one another (also known as: angle, standing and double fold)

Tools, machines

The various design options are as varied as the hand tools that the gallantry plumber has to use. A fully equipped workshop is the basic requirement for extensive work with metal . Many art and gallantry fitters make their tools themselves if necessary (e.g. punches for stamp impressions). The most important tool is the hammer, it is available in many designs to enable the specific processing of the respective metal. Machines are another part of the workshop, sheet metal is cut to size or shaped using bending processes.

Extract tool

The most important:

Hand tools machinery
Tin snips: left, right, pass through, figures or round hole ... Swivel bending machines: folding machine, segment bender ...
Hammers : locksmiths, tail, driving and belzerite hammer ... Rolling machines : three-roll, four-roll, manufacture of tubes
Pliers : Flat, Deck, Fold, Pointed or Piccolo ... Beading and flanging machine : Also by hand, mostly motorized
Iron : Tasso , shell iron or gutter socket, flanging iron ... Cordless screwdriver : for drilling, fastening or polishing ...

Metals

The processed metals are supplied in the form of rolls or sheets. These finished rolling mill products are known as thin sheet because the material thickness is less than 3 mm. Sheet metal has its properties which the gallant burglar must consider for processing. Thermal conductivity , ductility (deformability) or melting points ... are important aspects that come into question as a roofing form during work processes or when selecting suitable sheet metal .

properties

Extract from sheet metal used by the gallant burglar.

  • Copper : Probably the most widely used metal, it is suitable for all kinds of driving work . The corrosion resistance, like the tensile strength of copper sheet, is extremely good. Initially with a salmon-red surface, the sheet is covered in the atmosphere with an initially brown and then green patina .
  • Titanium zinc : highly valued in France, it is used in many countries for gallantry as well as normal plumbing work. The material is soft and easily deformable, it only becomes brittle at low temperatures and is then difficult to process. The bluish, gray color usually fits into architecture and ornamentation .
  • Rolled lead : Suitable for complicated work in the roof area. In addition, it is soft and has great acid resistance . The sheet metal cannot be subjected to tensile stress and has a very low mechanical strength. The age resistance is only conditional.
  • Brass is mostly replaced by copper. Still suitable for the production of drawing work and arts and crafts.

education

There is no recognized training to become a gallantist. This activity is a specialization and is based on the professions of plumber and building plumber. However, there are several ways to learn this craft in the form of advanced training: by acquiring specialist knowledge in-house, attending external courses and self-study or learning by doing .

General requirements

  • Craftsmanship
  • Practical thinking
  • Imagination in space and form
  • Physical fitness
  • Teamwork and collegiality
  • Head for heights

Training to become a building plumber or plumber is offered in Germany and Switzerland.

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