MRB Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Anyone ever figure a way to rig up letter/number stamps on a hydraulic press? Currently I personalize items with the steel at a red color, but I believe I can be way more efficient if I can do it while the metal is cold. However, when cold, the stamps aren’t hammered in as easily. I have a coal iron 12 ton press, and I am trying to figure a way if maybe I can rig up a quick change stamp setup to allow for efficient stamping. The only issue is trying to come up with a stop type of fixture, as if you aren’t careful, you can push the stamp halfway through the material and ruin the piece. Any recommendations or previous setups? Maybe a 1 ton bottle jack would be enough to stamp without over doing it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 There is a significant hazard using a long tool like a punch in a press, any tilt can turn the punch/stamp into a missile. Should work okay though but I've never tried. Let us know please Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Why not find a piece of pipe with the inside diameter that matches the stamp. Drill a hole for a set screw to hold the stamp in place. Attach a handle to hold the pipe and stamp into position over the work piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Everstamp makes some holders that might work for you although they're specialized for knife blades and jewelry they do custom jobs. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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