Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
(OP)
Kind of dumb question... I need to make 1500 plugs out of 0.25 inch cork sheeting. Have done it before with a round hollow chisel and hammer, but now we'll need 1500 each time. Looking for a small, assembly-type of press that I can attach the hollow chisel to make it easier. Any suggestions? For some reason I'm having a hard time finding what I think I need.





RE: Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
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I don't have an attitude problem. You have a perception problem...
RE: Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
If you already have an arbor press, the capital cost would be the die set. If you don't have an arbor press, they're terribly handy, and this would be a great reason to go to your boss with when selling him on the idea.
I just get the impression that this application is in a smaller shop and not in a big production floor given that hollow chisels and a hammer are your current production method, so I figure if you can swing a very useful piece of equipment out of the deal along with solving your problem, that's a good thing
Arbor presses really are terribly useful in a small, limited run type of shop. Press-in inserts come immediately to mind... Bearings... Spiral pins... thumbs...
The list goes on.
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But at $15/1000 purchased, I still say buying the the way to go.
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http://www.clippard.com/
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One of many steel-rule die shops:
http://www.appledie.com/main.htm#
RE: Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
http://www.humboldtmfg.com/borers.php
Here is the standard for punching holes in cork gaskets
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If all else fails and as mentioned above you can buy them.
http://www.pres-on.com/display.cgi?file=kisscuts
After all the above I have to go with Mint Julep
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RE: Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
Replace that arbor press with a simple air cylinder, a mounting bracket and toggle valve. Why do grunt work when your air compressor can do it for you?
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RE: Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
Dennis
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RE: Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??
$15 - $20 / 1000 purchased.
Vs.
Arch punch: $20
Cheap Chinese arbor press: $50
Disassemble the arbor press, bore a hole in it, drill and tap a hole for a set screw, reassemble: $150
2 hours @ $20/hr (burdened) to punch out 1500: $40
Roll of cork: $10
Total cost to make: $270
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Plus $20/hr, not anywhere near here.
KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...
RE: Small Manual press to stamp cork plugs??