Die forming with rubber pad
Die forming with rubber pad
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Hi hope to get some help here, some great article here I must say.
I would like to know what is the formula/calculation to determine what pressure is needed to form mild sheet metal.
I have an interest in pressing fender patch panels approx 24"x24" 1.2mm mild steel.
I’m trying to determine what size press/pressure I need and of course cost. Perhaps even fabricating a press. I could even use several dies to increase the definition of the part if the pressures are not quite enough??
Thanks
Bart
I would like to know what is the formula/calculation to determine what pressure is needed to form mild sheet metal.
I have an interest in pressing fender patch panels approx 24"x24" 1.2mm mild steel.
I’m trying to determine what size press/pressure I need and of course cost. Perhaps even fabricating a press. I could even use several dies to increase the definition of the part if the pressures are not quite enough??
Thanks
Bart





RE: Die forming with rubber pad
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Greg Locock
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RE: Die forming with rubber pad
But I need more specific info, I guess I need to be more specific so what info do you guys need from me in order to get more specific answers? Such as calculations?
RE: Die forming with rubber pad
So find a used machinery dealer and ask him to find you a 40 ton press.
Maybe he can arrange a demo if you have a blank and some tooling to try.
If it's not enough, the same guy can find you a bigger press.
If you want someone to design or customize a press, rent an engineer.
There's a worldwide surplus of them, so they're not expensive these days.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Die forming with rubber pad
RE: Die forming with rubber pad
http://bandel.com/questions_answers.htm#press size
gives one approach
Cheers
Greg Locock
New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm?
RE: Die forming with rubber pad
http://books.google.com/books/about/Die_Design_Han...
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Die forming with rubber pad