Steve T Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Got to reduce the plate size for the other side of the tool tonight. Looks like a 9" angle grinder job as all the machines are in use at the mo. So got a 1200mm cut through 40mm thick steel.....should keep me warm!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Good tip here, wear goggles, very good goggles,... hehe heh,... oh and a good mask, or maybe a combined face mask and visor, you only get the one body. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yep, with the health and safety at work, we have ventilated full face masks. Ran out of discs now though....doh!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mathsjunky Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yep, with the health and safety at work, we have ventilated full face masks. Ran out of discs now though....doh!!! Want to borrow my hacksaw? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Lol....one of the toolroom guys offered me a diamond file!!! Hoping to get this trimmed down so it can go on a cnc next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) T'other side is loaded into the CNC ???? Edited February 9, 2018 by Steve T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Cheques in the post ! Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) ''Tis getting there!! Edited February 9, 2018 by Steve T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Steve, that looks mighty impressive. When you get the two plates sorted how will you press it. That is going to take a huge amount of squish. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Yes and I'm not sure how much 'squish' I'm gonna need, however.....our injection moulding machines at work range from 150 ton to 1800 ton clamp pressure. I'm going for a 650 ton machine to see what happens. Edited January 28, 2017 by Steve T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Have you sourced a material supplier for the correct ductile sheet plate for the pressed items ? Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 The guy I'm using has recommended a C4 grade ( whatever that is ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Many moons ago one of our instrument suppliers referred to 'Rimmed steel' being used in the auto industry as it bends easily. This is what Google says https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deoxidized_steel Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 It's a bit of a minefield as far as I'm concerned as I have no idea on the different grades so I'm having to take advice. I may well end up trying different grades. I've just picked up 2 of the C4 grade sheets but will see what else I can get to compare pressings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Steve, ask your supplier about 'Rimmed steel'. As I said this is what is/was used by the car industry for pressing etc. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Roger, I'll be going down that way next week so I'll pose the question ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Roughing out all done. Onto fine finishing cuts tomorrow ???? Edited February 9, 2018 by Steve T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Watching with great interest looking good. Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Cox & Buckles/Moss CR1 was the specification of steel we were given for all rubber press work pressing and drop hammer. That was TR4 wings through TR3 floors and TR4-6 forward, rear and centre deck pieces. If the steel was not CR1 it tended to tear when drawn on the press. Heritage went over to zinc faced deep drawing steels, to fit in with the then current standard practise of Rover BMW for corrosion resistance of body in white. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Roger, I've checked with regard to material for pressing out I think you said "Rimming" wasn't it, I've done a Google search I hope the wife doesn't check the History...gulp. Mick Richards Edited February 1, 2017 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 it definitely had steel after it. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Roger, I've checked with regard to material for pressing out I think you said "Rimming" wasn't it, I've done a Google search I hope the wife doesn't check the History...gulp. Mick Richards Been waiting for a similar reply Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll look into the alternative steel options. Have to admit though.......looking at the press tool has sent my eyes funny ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nickffc Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 looking absolutely fantastic.... can't wait to see the finished product... or at least some test pressings. well done so far.. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks Nick, hoping to have some off for Stoneleigh. Going to assemble the male side tomorrow morning and maybe the female side if it's finished it's final cut ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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