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Offline L_EulerTopic starter

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Panel Punch
« on: May 16, 2019, 10:30:13 am »
Any of you folks know where I can get a manual Punch set for IEC 320 C14 power cord sockets?  Or, if you have one, can I rent it from you.  Marking, drilling, nibbling, and filing is getting old.
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Offline dom0

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Re: Panel Punch
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2019, 03:56:33 pm »
I mark from a template (with a scriber), drill and file. Reasonably quick with good files.

Edit: If your panels are aluminium (probably the case), loading the files with chalk keeps them from gumming up.
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Offline bd139

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Re: Panel Punch
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2019, 04:01:56 pm »
I use a nibbler for IEC sockets. Comes out lovely and clean. Takes about 2 minutes.

If I was to do more than about 2 I'd get someone else to cut it professionally.
 
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Offline MagicSmoker

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Re: Panel Punch
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2019, 04:54:23 pm »
I *believe* the correct knockout punch for the rectangular hole from Greenlee is:

https://www.greenlee.com/us/en/die-unit-rect-866x118220x300-60042

There are likely other (less expensive) options, so look for a rectangular punch around 22mm high by 28-30mm wide.

 

Offline L_EulerTopic starter

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Re: Panel Punch
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2019, 09:06:04 pm »
Thanks guys. Good tip on chalking up the file.  I usually wet file aluminum with Tap Magic for aluminum.
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