Sheet Metal Press Die - Making the Die Holders

In this video I make the die holders for the sheet metal press die system
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[@acedavis4247]

I am with erstwhile with making some shims
The longer springs will just distort over time as you use them
Thanks for the videos

[@unitedspacepirates9075]

unlike most metal parts, springs are pretty easy to stretch longer when they are a bit too short

[@helicopterjohns]

Hi Greg,
Never made any dies before but you make it look easy. Looking forward to seeing your next video.
John

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks John! Its easier than I thought it would be.

[@Daniel-vq9zb]

I'd be very tempted to drill and tap a couple holes in the coroners of one side of the die holder plate, then figure out your stack up height for a closed dimension on the die with a part in it . Then make some die spacers for that number plus a couple thousandths of pre load, if you dont over time your just going to end up deforming the aluminum instead of your sheet metal part bescuse theres no hard stop.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Good point, aluminum is pretty soft. Thanks!

[@NuttyforNissan]

Takes a lot of tons to do this. Make sure we get to see it in action. :)

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Next Video!

[@qvadisrobertas]

Its a joke, not a die!