Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0 001 in.
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.
Die life is dependent upon shape and size.
Many different types of metal can be cut and formed in a die.
It s like a little metal sandwich.
The press tool consists of punch punches die punch plate backup plate stripper ejectors many more components.
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.
Common life is 10 000 15 000 parts.
After the desired thickness is obtained the sheet metal then is rolled into a large coil.