Sheet Metal Punch Thread

Thread form tooling is available in various thread sizes both in metric and inch.

Sheet metal punch thread.

Thread form tooling is used to form an indentation in sheet metal and creates the first thread to accept a metal screw. Add to cart add to my list. Where technology and design meet. Add to cart add to my list.

If the holes are in thicker sheet metal and are going to be tapped out with a thread after punching a smaller pilot hole may need to be punched and then drilled out to achieve a parallel sided hole which will produce a uniform thread after tapping. Create larger holes and make repeated punches with these drivers that supply 11 tons of force to the included hole punches. Air punch flange tool 34 99. For more information contact tipco today.

Dayton thread form works by punching the hole lancing the material and cutting a helical spiral in the material to form the proper thread helix for the desired type of metal screw. With overlapping patterns single hits geometries and more sheet metal can be shaped into almost any design. Thread form creates a complete self locking fastening system that holds the screws more tightly with metal tension thereby reducing vibration cutting assembly costs and increasing productivity. Some people use this same technique to make electrical knockouts 3d forms thread plunges and more.

The punch is then threaded onto the tip of the draw stud and brought close to the sheet metal. Punch and die set 9 pc. Knockout punch kit 10 pc. A socket or wrench is then used to turn the draw stud gradually pulling the punch through the sheet.

Depending on the cnc punch press being used you can fold tabs create threads make sheared edges or other tool witness marks. Punch and die set 9 pc. Knockout punch kit 10 pc. Striking forming and pressing sheet metal hole flaring dies create flares around already cut holes in sheet metal up to 3 16 thick to make the edges stronger and more rigid.

Cnc plunged and tapped threads in sheet metal fabrication. Ares 10005 metal hole punch set 3 32 inch to 9 32 inch punches and dies included for aluminum brass and steel sheet metal and more 4 8 out of 5 stars 26 27 42 27. This manufacturing operation can be carried out on our trumpf 3000r cnc punch press the pilot hole is cnc punched in the sheet metal a pin is forced through the hole to form the plunge form and finally a cnc tapping head is used to create the formed thread.