HARSLE is a leading and professional metal working machine manufacture in China,which established in 1997 and located in the cultural ancient city of Nanjing,Jiangsu Province.After 20 years development,it has been a famous and influential and modern enterprise which owns three subsidiary cooperations;They are Nanjing HARSLE CNC Machine Tool Co.,Ltd;and HARSLE INDUSTRIAL LIMITED.Its sales revenue has been increased by over 100% yearly in recent years.
HARSLE endeavors to provide high quality machine and satisfied after-sales service,our machine products including:CNC&NC Press brake,swing beam shearing machine,guillotine shearing machine,mechanical & pneumatic punching machine,hydraulic press brake machine,rolling machine,iron worker,laser cutting machine and steel door production line etc.They have been sold to over 100 countries and 10000 customers all over the world in different fields.
A mechanical punch press is a machine tool used in metalworking and manufacturing processes to punch holes, shape, or cut sheet metal or other materials using a punching tool. It falls under the category of machine presses, which are devices designed to apply force to manipulate or modify materials. Here are some key aspects of a mechanical punch press:
Mechanical Operation: Unlike hydraulic or pneumatic punch presses, which use fluid power, a mechanical punch press is powered by a mechanical drive system. This drive system typically involves a motor, flywheel, and a clutch mechanism.
Flywheel: The flywheel in a mechanical punch press stores energy during the non-working (idle) portion of the press cycle. When the punch is engaged, the energy stored in the flywheel is released to provide the necessary force for the operation.
Clutch: The clutch in a mechanical press is responsible for engaging and disengaging the flywheel to control the press cycle. It determines when the punch descends to perform the work and when it returns to its starting position.
Punch and Die: The punch press uses a punch and die set for shaping or cutting materials. The punch is the tool that applies force to the material, while the die provides the required shape or opening. Various punch and die configurations can be used for different operations.
Adjustability: Mechanical punch presses are often adjustable, allowing operators to set parameters such as stroke length, speed, and force according to the specific requirements of the material and operation.
Applications: Mechanical punch presses are used in various industries, including metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing. They are suitable for high-volume production runs where precision and speed are essential.
Safety Considerations: Operating a punch press requires adherence to safety guidelines. Guards and safety devices are often incorporated into the design to protect operators from potential hazards during the machine's operation.
It's important to note that while mechanical punch presses have been widely used, there are also other types of punch presses, such as hydraulic and pneumatic presses, each with its own set of advantages and applications. The choice of press depends on factors such as the required force, speed, precision, and the nature of the materials being processed.