Ironworker/Manufacturing Instructions

Introduction

See Ironworkers for introduction.

Build

We start the build of the open source ironworker with a 120 ton hole puncher for poking up to 1.5 inch holes in 1" steel (figure based on Edwards ironworkers) plate.

Initial CAD, not finished:

You can download the file here.

Design v0.1

Bill of Materials

• 5"x8" hydrauilic cylinder
• [2]1"x4" pin - for mounting cylinder
• [2]3/4" or 1" washers
• [2] 1"x10"x48" plate - main parallel pieces
• [2] 1"x10"x32" plate - vertical supports
• [2] 1"x2"x3" plate - for reinforcement of pressing surface
• [4] 3/8"x4"x6" angle, 6" long - for legs
• [2] 1"x5"x5" plate - for alignment tube
• [2] 1"x4"x8" plate - for dye holders
• DOM tubing to hold die - 2" long
• Smaller DOM tubing to support die from underneath
• 2.5" DOM tubing, 5" long - for alignment
• 2.5" shaft, 7.7" long - for pressing
• 2.5" DOM tubing, 4" long - for main pin
• 2.5" shaft, 5" long - main pin

Notes: 1"x10" steel costs $233 if steel is 50 cents per pound.