Press Tool is a custom built tool use to produce component majorly from sheet metal.
It is a combination of die casting, punch and some other accessories (like top plate, bottom plate, thrust plate guiding elements etc.) which are use to produce components from sheet metal with the application of pressure.
Press Tools are commonly used in mechanical, pneumatic & Hydraulic presses to produce sheet metal components at large scale.
Classification of Press Tool :
Open Tool : - In these types of tools, no die set are used. These types of tools are less accurate and lower in cost.
Close Tool : - Here die sets are used. These tools are more accurate and higher in cost.
Die set : - Assembly of Top plate, Bottom plate, Guide pillar & Guide bush.