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Topic: Ironworker

Posted By: atucker
Subject: Ironworker
Date Posted: 18 May 2020 at 1:16pm

I have an Ironworker that I have used to cut angle iron. It is a Mubea BF 10. I am needing to use the punch on it but I do not know how to align the punch and die. I have all the books and manuals. All it says is to install the punch and die. I am worried about the clearance and breaking my punch. This is a mechanical punch so I can not lower it slowly, like a hydraulic ironworker.

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Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 18 May 2020 at 1:36pm

maybe kill the power, unplug it... then manually, slowly bring the punch down to meet the die ?

hard to explain but just move 'whatever' to slowly see if there's any clearance issues.

I'd love to have a Edwards hydraulic ironworker...better control and friend has LOTS of die/punch sets I could borrow......

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Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 18 May 2020 at 5:15pm

The one I used way back when... install punch and die loose, slowly lower the punch into the die till it bottomed and it would self center. Then tighten all clamps.

Posted By: atucker
Date Posted: 18 May 2020 at 8:55pm

Got it figured out. Turn the flywheel with an allen wrench with power off and it will lower the punch holder. Thanks for the suggestions.