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Custom punch and die references
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My guess is that you are located in the US. Europe has probably a wider selection of specialized producers, with broader innovation and export. My advice is to include a search of Europe suppliers, perhaps especially Germany.
Suggested starting point, not necessarily to visit fairs:
Suggested starting point, not necessarily to visit fairs:
A possible reference is Die Design Fundamentals by J.R. Paquin and R.E. Crowley. I used this reference when I taught ACAD about 20 years ago and while the students used steel for their projects, aluminum as well as other metals are included.
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Call the manufacturer/supplier of dies: How large of a hole, how thick of the aluminum, what alloy Al, what tolerance do you need in the final hole? How many are you making?
You've got to begin by asking those questions - NOT "how to make the punch and die?
You've got to begin by asking those questions - NOT "how to make the punch and die?
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