Press Force Calculator
Calculate the required press force for punching, blanking, or forming operations in metal fabrication.
1.2
(1.0-1.3 for simple shapes, 1.3-1.7 for complex shapes, 1.7-2.0 for very complex shapes)
Required Press Force
0
tons
1 ton = 8.9 kN = 2000 lbs
In Kilonewtons
0
kN
In Pounds
0
lbs
Material Properties Reference
| Material | Shear Strength (MPa) | Shear Strength (psi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | 310-380 | 45,000-55,000 |
| Stainless Steel | 520-860 | 75,000-125,000 |
| Aluminum | 90-280 | 13,000-40,000 |
| Copper | 210-300 | 30,000-43,000 |
| Brass | 250-370 | 36,000-54,000 |
| Bronze | 280-480 | 40,000-70,000 |
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the thickness of your material
- Select the material type or enter custom shear strength
- Input the total cutting perimeter length
- Adjust the safety factor based on your operation complexity
- Click Calculate to get the required press force
Calculation Formula
Press Force (tons) = (Perimeter × Thickness × Shear Strength × Safety Factor) / Conversion Factor
Conversion Factors: 1000 for mm/MPa, 2000 for in/psi