double_edge2 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 new to punching/slitting hot steel with a press, i have a question or two....and later will have more probly... for example 25mm bar to slot,.. 1) tool , h13 , geometry,...do i forge/shape as a slitter? is it best to go right through in one pass or two and not turn the steel, ie:...if i turn after one 95% pass, side b looks non the better for ware trying for a wad. speed is slow, hence the two passes for a cooling and lube. all good got some answers thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Couple good threads on the subject:>PUNCHING WITH THE HYDRAULIC PRESS<>LETS SEE YOUR PRESS< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_edge2 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Couple good threads on the subject:>PUNCHING WITH THE HYDRAULIC PRESS<>LETS SEE YOUR PRESS< awesome thankyou....and on ....yep went there and saw them first ...lol they were a big help! thanks might try to rig an air ram return thing for the single acting ram.....the one at the shed is double acting so no probs....but the enerpacs at home are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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