Short run hydraulic press work is often done using kirksite a trade name for a zinc alloy aka pot metal dies.
Diy sheet metal stamping press.
The press tool consists of punch punches die punch plate backup plate stripper ejectors many more components.
Find a long metal cylinder that will fit between the two stainless steel rods.
It s like a little metal sandwich.
Many different types of metal can be cut and formed in a die.
Place this cylinder on top of the metal sandwich and place the entire assembly under the press.
Although most stamping operations use sheet steel special dies can cut and form steel bars up to 3 in.
Die life is dependent upon shape and size.
After the desired thickness is obtained the sheet metal then is rolled into a large coil.
Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0 001 in.