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Maximum allowable sheet material thicknesses
for RS accessories unless otherwise specified
Fibreglass board ________________________________________2
SRBP board __________________________________________3.2
Aluminum ____________________________________________2.5
Mild steel (16 swg - 28 tons/in
Press assembly and operation
The press is supplied with a handle, 2 bench mounting brackets (with
mounting hardware), an adjustable stop screw, nut and washer, a
dieholder holding screw, a grub screw, plus a set of hexagon keys for
all fittings.
Bench mounting
Mount the press on a rigid, stable surface, taking into account the
overall weight, handle length and pressure specified. Typical mounting
surfaces would include mechanical engineering benches and heavy
woodworking style benches. It is recommended that RS bench frame
RS stock no.
552-393
with wood bench top RS stock no.
used with press mounting kit RS stock no.
Drill the bench with four holes M10 clearance on 225 x 166mm centres.
Ensure that the front of the press frame is flush with the edge of the
bench, 201mm to the nearest mounting hole centre. Secure the press
to the bench using the four bolts, nuts and washers supplied.
Handle and adjustable stop
The handle may be fitted into the side boss in the various positions as
shown in Figure 1. Orientate the handle so that its movement is easily
controlled and safe to operate.
Always lock the handle with the screw provided to prevent accidental
slippage.
Important: Fit the adjustable stop screw, locknut and washer as
shown, using the stop to limit ram downward movement.
Uncontrolled over-reach of the ram may cause injury,
damage to tools and working materials.
Set the handle movement and adjustable stop so that the
ram downward stroke gives full closure of any punch and
die fitted. Also ensure that there is sufficient clearance (with
the ram in the up position) for material feeding, punch
adjustment and tool dismantling.
When the press is operated initially there will be a degree
of resistance to ram movement due to the lubricant grease
in the rack and pinion mechanism. This is quite normal and
the ram will run more easily with use.
Spigot fitting
The spigots on all RS punches and spigot holders have an undercut as
shown in Figure 1 under 'spigot fitting'. Fix the punch into the ram by
locating the locking grub screw into the undercut of the spigot. This
gives a positive hold on the punch during operation and also prevents
damage to the spigot/ram mating surfaces during the life of the punch.
General points of safety and information
When operating the press always hold the handle so that ram
movement is controlled at all times. Ensure tool punches and dies are
aligned correctly, otherwise they may be damaged, considerably
shortening life.
Lubrication
Use RS multipurpose oil, stock no. 693-337 or RS multipurpose
grease, stock no. 556-446 to lubricate and protect all running surfaces
of the press.
For easier punching, shearing and forming use a light smearing of RS
multipurpose oil or RS multi-purpose grease on cutting and folding
edges of tools.
2
uts) ______________________1.62
602-426
Circular, nibbling, keyhole and component hole
punching (tool steel punches, stripping action).
Accessories required
Punch and Die types
Circular 3mm to 12mm
Circular 12.5mm to
27.5mm
1
Circular
⁄ 8 in to
Nibbling
Indent
Keyhole Component
Component
Component
Setting procedure
When setting punches and dies in the press, it is essential to follow the
552-400
be
procedure below so that punch an die alignment is true, otherwise tools
may be permanently damaged. The essence of setting is to tighten
down, punch - die - dieholder in that order. Use the hexagon keys
provided with the press.
1. Raise the ram to the 'up' position.
2. Fit the punch into the ram, locating the grub screw in the undercut.
3. Locate the appropriate dieholder into the base mounting holes of the
press, using the holding screw(s) provided, and drip the die into the
dieholder. Follow the relevant setting as shown in Figure 2.
4. Bring the punch slowly down into the die, orientating their position
as required.
5. With the punch in the die, lock the punch in the ram and the die in
the dieholder using the side screw.
6. Lock the dieholder with the holding screw(s).
7. Raise and lower the punch in the die several times to ensure that
they align and do not foul each other.
8. Make sure all locking screws are tightened firmly.
Do not overtighten.
9. Set the adjustable stop on the press to limit ram throw.
It is recommended that punches enter the die by
approximately.
Note:For the T03 tool, as hole piercing is a two stage operation, the
two shorter punches should enter the die by 1.6mm.
Punching and stripping
10. Feed the working material under the punch, aligning the punch
centering pip* against the workpiece in the required position. Use a
reference mark on the workpiece or side and back stops (RS stock
no. 541-567 and 541-551).
11. For a stripping operation fit a stripper, as shown in Figure 2, so that
the hole(s) in the stripper allow(s) full closure of the punch and die
yet gives sufficient clearance for material to feed freely between die
and stripper.
12. Pull the handle down firmly to pierce the material then raise the
punch.
13. The stripper will hold the material down as the punch is raised thus
automatically separating the material from the punch.
14. Repeated punching can now be made in rapid succession.
*
Nibbling tools do not have a centering pip. Use the side and back
stops for references.
Points of caution and information
15. Use materials up to the thickness specified for the press.
16. Dies are counterbored to prevent material build up, allowing natural
fall away of cut-outs.
17. When cutting edges wear with use, punches may be ground down.
Spring loaded centre pins may be removed by loosening the grub
screw in the punch.
18. For easier material punching, larger punches have a special profile
(manufacturer's patent pending).
19. Protect the punch and die surfaces and edges from damage by
storing safely. Use storage boxes RS stock nos. 607-601.
RS Stock nos.
541-804 to 541-927
602-735
7
⁄ 1 6in
541-472
541-371,607-639
and 607-847
607-819 to 607-831
603-716
603-722
V7434
Use
Use
Stripper
Dieholder
541-573
541-719
607-869
541-589
541-573
541-719
541-573
541-589
607-869
603-924
607-869
1
⁄
in (1.6mm)
1 6
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