Contributing Member JLSleather Posted January 15, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Dwight said: drop couple of small bolts into the holes to hold template Yup, that would work (folks usedta call them "pilot" holes, maybe now it's something more ... sensitive?). IF you decide to have a die made, I would have them add the punches for the holes too. One "hit" and it's done. Sandy's smart, she's prolly gonna recommend that you use tapped holes in the die, and then insert threaded punch tubes. It's more money of course, locating the holes in the die, but MUCH easier to sharpen or replace if they're made to come out. Edited January 15, 2019 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members chrisash Posted January 15, 2019 Members Report Posted January 15, 2019 I am now using my 3D Printer to make 2mm thick PLastic templates for all my items, takes about 30-60 min for most sizes, gives a firm and consistent tracing edge, stands up to knocks etx and about 20 min of 3d software to draw, also makes tangents with curves as smooth as possible and as much detail as you require Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Members Harry Marinakis Posted January 24, 2019 Members Report Posted January 24, 2019 1/8" aluminum bar stock Make a template Quote
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