We currently use a pillar drill which is quick in itself. Its just changing the drill bit and repeating the process on the other side i am trying to eliminate. after the comments above have highlighted that the ABS may crack and have a poor finish i feel more inclined to design a mechanism to...
Thanks for the info Mike, drilling may well be an option. I do buy these boxes in quantity, but we try and do as much in house as possible to keep the costs down obviously. hence why i am looking in to this. even if it cost me a small fortune to design an automation system for it it would well...
Thanks ajack, occupant. The cam is a good idea if i choose to utilise one cylinder - which from a price point this is likely.
Occupant, the problem i am having is working out how much force i would need in order to punch the plastic boxes. I have seen some 1/12" cylinders which would generate...
Thanks for the reply, however the comemrcial presses i have seen do not press in two directions at the same time.
I do own a lathe and a mill and quite a bit of tool steel at my disposal, and i have a good understanding of machining the two end die. Granted the cost of the pneumatic parts may...
Hi guys
For the past couple of years we have been drilling a 4mm hole on one side and a 6mm hole on the other side of an ABS plastic box which is 4mm thick.
Worth noting also, is that after this i plan on making one which will stamp out 1mm thick aluminium sheet.
I am looking into making a...
