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A metal punching machine is a key piece of equipment in the sheet metal industry. In addition, it is a key technique used to shape custom metal forms, for a variety of industries. Therefore, with a quality metal punching machine you can create a variety of customised shapes, out of varying thicknesses of sheet metal. At The Workshop Press Company UK, we supply top quality metal punching machines.
HOW DOES A METAL HOLE PUNCHING MACHINE WORK?
Metal punching is carried out by using heavy machinery. For instance, the Workshop Press’ Profi Punch 16 Ton. This hydraulic punching machine, can not only be in use as a punching machine but also as a small C-Frame press. However, this machine can create holes and indents in a piece of metal and the principle is relatively simple:
The sheet metal is placed between the punch and a die.
Then, the punch moves downward and into the die. This causes the sheet metal underneath the punch to be sheared away from the surrounding material.
After that, cut metal is collected into a container for use or recycling.
Steps 1 – 3 are repeated until the desired shape is achieved.
WHICH METALS ARE PUNCHABLE?
Thanks to the evolution of the sheet metal cutting machine, almost all metals can be punched. Such as, iron, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and special alloys. Therefore, this versatility has led to the metal punching machines being a staple in a wide range of fields. For instance: metal fabrication, engineering, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, textiles and many others.
THE BENEFITS OF SHEET METAL PROFI PUNCH PUNCHING MACHINE:
Ease of setup and use
Quick changeovers
Efficiency and accuracy of punching processes
Machines are built in EU with high-quality metal and components
Affordable to purchase and maintain
Sheet metal punching machines are often the cheapest method for creating holes in sheet materials. This is in both medium and high volume productions.
QUALITY METAL PUNCHING
The quality of each punch is determined by a few critical factors, including:
Size and structure the punch press.
Available tonnage of the punching machine.
Quality of the punches and dies being used.
Condition of the punches and dies. Punching tools are suitable for so many “strokes” only before becoming too worn to make clean punches.
Thickness of the metal.
Type of metal.
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Is sheet metal punching the right choice for your next project? The Workshop Press Company UK is a supplier of wide variety of machines including hydraulic metal punching machines. So, if you would like some more information on one, head to our website today. Alternatively, you can contact one of our experienced team members to discuss your requirements today at info@workshoppress.co.uk.
If you have found this blog helpful, you may wish to read our previous blog on Manual Hydraulic Presses.
For more information on HOW A QUALITY METAL PUNCHING MACHINE CAN HELP YOU talk to WorkshopPress.co.uk
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