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Hello!
I'm working on a project with .500" wide by .042" thick spring steel that comes in a roll. I've been using a carbide 1/8" end mill to cut it off in 3" lengths in my mill then a carbide 1/8" drill/countersink to put a hole thru it. I'm trying to find a better faster way to make these consumable parts for my customized equipment. I use approximately 500 units per year so the millwork is getting tiresome.
For sale locally is a 4t OBI press. Looks like a hand smasher and face rearranger but was considering making it into a shear to cut the steel down. Also considering making a die and punch to make the hole as well.
I've tried bolt cutters but the steel work hardens halfway thru the cut. Anything non carbide just makes noise. Abrasive cut-off equipment over heated the steel. Any coolant applications noteworthy of trying? I currently run Bijur UB units on the lathe and h-mill so those are handy in the shop.
Another question is how do you remove the set from being coiled?
Thanks for helping out!
I'm working on a project with .500" wide by .042" thick spring steel that comes in a roll. I've been using a carbide 1/8" end mill to cut it off in 3" lengths in my mill then a carbide 1/8" drill/countersink to put a hole thru it. I'm trying to find a better faster way to make these consumable parts for my customized equipment. I use approximately 500 units per year so the millwork is getting tiresome.
For sale locally is a 4t OBI press. Looks like a hand smasher and face rearranger but was considering making it into a shear to cut the steel down. Also considering making a die and punch to make the hole as well.
I've tried bolt cutters but the steel work hardens halfway thru the cut. Anything non carbide just makes noise. Abrasive cut-off equipment over heated the steel. Any coolant applications noteworthy of trying? I currently run Bijur UB units on the lathe and h-mill so those are handy in the shop.
Another question is how do you remove the set from being coiled?
Thanks for helping out!