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.
It s like a little metal sandwich.
Although most stamping operations use sheet steel special dies can cut and form steel bars up to 3 in.
Many different types of metal can be cut and formed in a die.
Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0 001 in.
The press tool consists of punch punches die punch plate backup plate stripper ejectors many more components.
Find a long metal cylinder that will fit between the two stainless steel rods.
Place this cylinder on top of the metal sandwich and place the entire assembly under the press.
Die life is dependent upon shape and size.
Common life is 10 000 15 000 parts.