METAL PUNCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

摘要

A metal punch assembly includes a member that defines a plurality of grooves as a locating feature for placement on a metal sheet and to restrict movement of the punch assembly to ensure accurate placement of holes in the sheet. A plurality of punches are movably connected to the member and are translatable from a retracted position to an extended position in which they form holes in the metal sheet. A corresponding method is also provided.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use with a metal sheet defining a plurality of parallel ridges, the apparatus comprising:
a base member having an outer surface that defines a plurality of parallel grooves; and a plurality of punches, each of said punches defining a respective head, a respective tip, and a respective shaft interconnecting the respective tip and respective head; and wherein each of said punches is operatively connected to to the base member such that each of said punches is linearly translatable between a respective retracted position and a respective extended position.