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What do I look for in a "small" punch press?
That's a tough question. I would set this job up in a 5 ton or larger punch press if I had a choice of presses to use. I would be looking for a C-frame, Open Back Inclinable (OBI) press, with a full rotation clutch (mechanical). These are made from about 1 to 10 ton in benchtop models, and in stroke lengths of about 1/2 inch to 3 inches. Larger presses are normally floor mounted. Niagara is probably the most common brand in the smaller presses. If I were going to buy a punch press for my shop, I would be looking for a 20 to 30 ton with a 1 to 2 inch stroke. An iron worker might be worth looking at also.
Here are a couple of possibilities in your area.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/bfs/5480415603.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/bfs/5476649453.html