Tool Setup:

Punch and Die: The punch is the tool that strikes the metal, while the die is the template that shapes the hole or cutout. Both tools must be precisely aligned.
Material Placement: The metal sheet is placed between the punch and the die.

Operation:

Automated Punching: Utilizes CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines to automate the process, allowing for high-speed and high-precision production.

Punching Action:

• Impact: The punch press exerts force on the punch, which then strikes the metal sheet, cutting through it and pushing the material into the die.
• Ejection: The punched-out piece, or “slug,” is ejected from the die, leaving a hole or cutout in the metal sheet

Types of Punches

• Round Punches: Create circular holes.
• Rectangular Punches: Create rectangular or square holes.
• Hexagonal Punches: Create hexagonal holes.
• Custom Punches: Designed to create specific shapes, such as logos or complex geometries.

Applications

Punching’s are often sold as scrap metal or Ballast. Metal ballast refers to dense metal materials used to add weight and stability to various structures and vehicles. Ballast can be made from several types of metals, such as steel, aluminum, Corten and so on.

Ballast can be used in construction or other tall structures like streetlamps to provide stability and resistance against forces such as wind. Ballast and punching are also used in cranes and machinery as counterweights. Or in Maritime applications for ships to stabilize ships and boats. It helps to lower the center of gravity, providing stability and improving seaworthiness. This is crucial for maintaining balance, especially when the vessel is empty or lightly loaded.

What is Scrap Wire?

Scrap wire refers to the discarded or leftover pieces of woven wire mesh that are no longer usable for their intended application and are collected for recycling or repurposing. Woven wire mesh is made by interlacing wires in a crisscross pattern, creating a durable and flexible material used in various industries. When these meshes become obsolete, damaged, or surplus, they become scrap.

For example, offcuts and excess material or defective mesh that does not meet Graepels quality standards due to manufacturing or material defects.

Recycling Process for Wire

Scrap wire is often collected and recycled by scrap metal purchasers. The wire is then sorted by material, cleaned, shredded, melted, and refined before being repurposed. Often being redrawn into wire coils ready for manufacturing.

Scrap wire repurposed

Scrap wire can also be reused and sold for custom use, for example sold to artists and designers who use the wires to create sculptural pieces and even bespoke pieces of furniture, gates, and fences.