Can this press punch a 3 1/2" hole into aluminum computer side panel?
1082828
I don't believe that this press would be capable of punching a 3.5" hole in an aluminum computer side panel. It is made to press in pins and inserts.
1082829
No. It's a light duty press, 500 pounds. To estimate the punching force required, multiply the hole perimeter x material thickness x shearing strength. 3.5" x pi = 10.99 inches. A reasonable guess at the side plate thickness is 0.050", and aluminum shearing strength is around 30,000 PSI. Hence the punch force required is: 10.99 x 0.05 x 30,000 = 16,500 pounds. To punch a 3.5" diameter hole I would look at a conduit punch or a hole saw, although the punch will leave a much cleaner hole than will a hole saw.
1963038
No. They are too thick and inflexible to use a hole-punch with. You'd have to drill the hole.
861573
The very smallest punch will punch a hole in a thin ( .012" ) piece of cotton blend cloth. The largest punch will penetratethe cloth but will not leave a round hole.
849769
Stick a pin in the side hole like a pin you use in sewing and reset machine
2143942
no problem it works well just do it!!! if possible see the back side of panel good luck
1412083
NO! The finished buttons are 2.25 inch, but the circles you need to cut are slightly larger, 2.625". Don't make the mistake of buying the 2.25 inch punch that comes up in the "frequently bought together" suggestion.
781514
I used this for my own homemade door panel. The item is 3/4 inch long spike, it needs a 1/4 or less hole to press into. If your application can handle these sizes it should work.
970091
I have the punch. It's not very big. Maybe 1 1/2 by 2 1/2. Ill test it and let you know.
254368
i got this punch thinking i can start a hole in stainless steel before drilling through it, but i was wrong. This cheap punch will not give you a starter hole or indentation in stainless steel. Save your $. It doesn't work.
31600
The holes are round but I would advise not ordering this punch. I have found that I cannot press hard enough to punch through a leather belt without first starting the hole with a drill or something and just using the punch to clean up the hole.
541529
I just measured the slot at 2-9/16" long, and the rest of the socket is maybe 1/8 deeper than that. So, probably not long enough for your application.
997703
I have the 1/4 in and it does punch through but not well. It's most likely because the hole is too small.
172970
Sorry to say it will not fit thru the hole already in your desk. It measures approx. 2" "x 2-1/4" x 3"
558754
We just use ours for aluminum. O625" thick max. It does OK. on that, but no thicker. The smaller the hole the easier it works. If you are doing mass quantities, I would look to another method.
532874
I drilled quite a few holes into some fairly thick aluminum pieces and had no problem. With some good metal specific drill bits you shouldn't have a problem.
793279
Yes the Woodruff Industries hole punch can punch holes in most materials, naturally it depends on the thickness of the material.
2237091
Sorry, I don't know for sure. However, this slot punch construction is pretty solid and very sturdy for the price that I paid. I hope that helps.