Punch Tonnage Calculator

 

This on-line calculator gives you the number of tons required to punch round, oblong, square and rectangular shaped holes through mild steel having tensile strength of 65,000 pounds per square inch. All tonnage requirements are based on sharp punches. Dull or chipped punches will increase the tonnage requirements.

Directions:
Enter data into for the shape desired and then click on the "Calculate Tonnage" button to view results in the "Tonnage Required" field. This calculator will only accept fractional numbers in decimal format only. For numbers less than 1 inch there must be a zero before the decimal. If you are looking for another metal type other than Mild Steel use the drop down menu labeled "Select a Metal Type". The tonnage will be filled in automatically.

Tonnage Required:
Other Metal Types:
Round Hole
Hole Diameter Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Material Thickness Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Material Tensile Strength PSI (pounds per square inch)
 
Oblong Hole
Length of Hole Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Width of Hole Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Material Thickness Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Material Tensile Strength PSI (pounds per square inch)
 
Square/Rectangle Hole
Length of Side 1 Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Length of Side 2 Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Material Thickness Example: 1.25 or 0.5 (note: values less than one must contain a 0 before decimal)
Material Tensile Strength PSI (pounds per square inch)