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| − | + | # You will need to find a piece of scrap sheet metal larger than the punch you want to use. The material will also need to be large enough to hold onto. | |
| + | # Drill a hole roughly 1/16" in the location of where you want the center of the punch to be. | ||
| + | # Make sure the handle of the punch is up and rotate the top carousel to the desired punch. | ||
| + | # Lift the locking handle and rotate the bottom carousel to the matching letter. | ||
==Safety== | ==Safety== | ||
Revision as of 16:53, 10 August 2020
Make: Di-Acro
Model: Turret Punch No. 12
Serial Number: BD-1291
Ace: Needed (Makerhub@georgefox.edu).
Location: Machine Shop
Description
A rotary punch, also known as a turret punch. The punch in the shop is a "C Frame" style punch and is used to shear holes in materials. The turret would normally contain a variety of punches of different shapes and sizes. The selected punch and die required needs to be properly aligned before use. You can use the laser to cut any shapes needed as the rotary punch is not currently setup with any dies.
Here is an example of a simlar type of equipment being used.
Documentation
Terminology
- Punch- The shaped metal the gets pressed through the working material and removes its shape.
- Die- The material that supports the punch as it passes through the working material.
- Turret- The rotary head of the equipment that holds the punch and dies.
User Manual Media:Rotary_Punch_Manual.pdf
Training
Operation
The rotary punch consists of a handle and 2 rotary carousels that house various punch/die sets. The top carousel needs to match the correct bottom carousel to prevent damage to the punch/dies. Always verify the letter on the top and bottom carousel match. Always move the handle slowly when testing die alignment to verify proper alignment. Most dies have an alignment stub to center the die with the material you want to punch.
Demonstration
You will need to demonstrate safely setting up the rotary punch and make a hole or square of your choice.
General Procedure
- You will need to find a piece of scrap sheet metal larger than the punch you want to use. The material will also need to be large enough to hold onto.
- Drill a hole roughly 1/16" in the location of where you want the center of the punch to be.
- Make sure the handle of the punch is up and rotate the top carousel to the desired punch.
- Lift the locking handle and rotate the bottom carousel to the matching letter.
Safety
- Make sure to keep your hands and fingers away from all pinch points.
Certification
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
General maintenance
There are several grease fittings located on the machine that need to be greased. The punches also need to be oiled as needed by the technician.
Specific Maintenance Tasks
| Maintenance Procedure | Frequency | Done By |
|---|---|---|
| Lubricate | As Needed | Technician |