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  • Guest
    #1

    how to cut and fold tin

    Hey guys, hope someone can help me out im looking to produce some small tin parts just wondering if anyone knows the best way I can achieve this??

    Can I get a small manual press to punch out the shapes then fold them using a simular press ??????

    Hope you guys can give me some direction on this

    thanks
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    • Ian M
      Administrator
      • Dec 2008
      • 18271
      • Ian
      • Falster, Denmark
      #2
      What kind of thickness are we talking. If you mean real tin its pretty soft and you can cut it with heavy scissors. (just not the wifes dressmaking ones... :-/ )

      A steel rule and a hobby knife blade will be a good starter folding set.

      Ian M
      Group builds

      Bismarck

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        • Guest
          #3
          Would be about 1mm thinkness..... this has to be very accurate and want to make 20 or so at a time .... would this still be the best way many thanks...

          steve

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            • eddiesolo
              SMF Supporters
              • Jul 2013
              • 11193
              #4
              You can get a metal former/bender http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Bench-Sheet-Metal-Rod-Folder-Bender-Former-DF760-/390311314367?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5ae05e 03bf

              If you are wanting to press out then you will need a metal press and dies to match. You can get tin snips or a powered 'nibbler' that trims. To be honest, you may have more luck if you look at a model engineering or metal working site and forum, they may offer more help.

              Si

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  Anyone reccomend any other forums as I cant find anythjng decent thanks .....

                  steve

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      What sort of press do I need ......

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                        • eddiesolo
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Jul 2013
                          • 11193
                          #7
                          http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/

                          http://start-model-engineering.co.uk/

                          http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/metalworking-forum-f24.html

                          May get some help there.

                          Try here for bits and pieces: http://www.metal-craft.co.uk/

                          Si

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