Piercing

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Piercing Blanking

• By Oliver, Jordan and Keri

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Process

• Use die to trim shapes out of material.
• Material is placed underneath the die.
• The die punches through the metal creating a
  shape.

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Materials

• Most Sheet Materials
• Most Thicknesses
• The die is usually purpose-built for the material
  being punched

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Identifying Features

• Process can be identified by deformation and
  fracture.
• Can be minimised if the correct clearance angles
  are used.

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Uses

• Fastener Holes
• Vent Holes
• Component Parts

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