Before designing the sheet metal stamping process press tool it is necessary to understand the configuration and components of the press tool.
Diy sheet metal stamping press.
Short run hydraulic press work is often done using kirksite a trade name for a zinc alloy aka pot metal dies.
Common life is 10 000 15 000 parts.
Die life is dependent upon shape and size.
Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0 001 in.
Place this cylinder on top of the metal sandwich and place the entire assembly under the press.
The press tool consists of punch punches die punch plate backup plate stripper ejectors many more components.
After the desired thickness is obtained the sheet metal then is rolled into a large coil.
Place the sheet metal in the correct position on the positive die and slide the negative on top.
Although most stamping operations use sheet steel special dies can cut and form steel bars up to 3 in.