It s like a little metal sandwich.
Diy sheet metal stamping press.
Before designing the sheet metal stamping process press tool it is necessary to understand the configuration and components of the press tool.
Place the sheet metal in the correct position on the positive die and slide the negative on top.
The press tool consists of punch punches die punch plate backup plate stripper ejectors many more components.
Die life is dependent upon shape and size.
Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0 001 in.
Although most stamping operations use sheet steel special dies can cut and form steel bars up to 3 in.
Short run hydraulic press work is often done using kirksite a trade name for a zinc alloy aka pot metal dies.
Find a long metal cylinder that will fit between the two stainless steel rods.
Many different types of metal can be cut and formed in a die.