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In doing some research about converting a punch press to a mechanical, I have found it is not safe to try it. The recommendation is to stick with a drop hammer or a pneumatic hammer as there is some rebound when the hammer bottoms out. I found a little 4 ton pneumatic press that could be used for punching and a mechanical hammer for forging:
This may be a better solution. Apparently it requires 6 - 8 bar of pressure and uses single phase power to activate the clutch and safety. I didn't think yesterday that I would be researching presses. There aint no cure :whistle:
Ray - I'm not out of the woods yet. I still like the look of the punch press but this little pneumatic machine will be more multifunctional in my little shop.
Paul.
This may be a better solution. Apparently it requires 6 - 8 bar of pressure and uses single phase power to activate the clutch and safety. I didn't think yesterday that I would be researching presses. There aint no cure :whistle:
Ray - I'm not out of the woods yet. I still like the look of the punch press but this little pneumatic machine will be more multifunctional in my little shop.
Paul.