It s like a little metal sandwich.
Diy sheet metal stamping press.
Many different types of metal can be cut and formed in a die.
The press tool consists of punch punches die punch plate backup plate stripper ejectors many more components.
Before designing the sheet metal stamping process press tool it is necessary to understand the configuration and components of the press tool.
Short run hydraulic press work is often done using kirksite a trade name for a zinc alloy aka pot metal dies.
Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0 001 in.
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.
After the desired thickness is obtained the sheet metal then is rolled into a large coil.
Common life is 10 000 15 000 parts.