how to cut and fold tin

[resin.777]

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

 

[Ian M]

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

 

[resin.777]

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

 

[eddiesolo]

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=item5ae05e03bf

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

 

[resin.777]

Anyone reccomend any other forums as I cant find anythjng decent thanks .....

steve

 

[resin.777]

What sort of press do I need ......

 

[eddiesolo]

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