Sheet Metal Fabrication
Punching Force Simulator
Analyze tool shearing forces, press capacity, and sheet metal fracture energy based on thickness, hole perimeter, and material shear strength.
Material Profile
Mild Steel
Material configuration
Required Force
60.0 kN
Peak tonnage required
Energy Demand
36.0 J
Per-stroke energy estimate
Parameters
Material Preset
Animated thickness sweep
Shearing Mechanics Equations
Punching Force (F)
F = L * t * tau_s
Tonnage (T)
T = F / (9.81 * 10^3) (approx. metric tons)
Shear Energy (E)
E = F * t * penetration_pct (typically 30%)
L is the cut perimeter (mm). For circular holes, L = pi * d.
t is the sheet thickness (mm).
tau_s is the material ultimate shear strength (MPa or N/mm^2).
Current selection requires a minimum press capacity of 6.12 metric tons.
Tool Shearing & Fracture Visualizer
Punch Force
60.0kN
Press Capacity
6.12Tons
Shear Energy
36.0Joules
Force (Raw)
60000N
Punching Force vs. Perimeter Profile
Force Sweep Table (Perimeter Sweep)
| Perimeter (mm) | Force (kN) | Force (Tons) | Energy (Joules) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm | 6.00 | 0.61 | 3.6 J |
| 90 mm | 54.00 | 5.50 | 32.4 J |
| 170 mm | 102.00 | 10.40 | 61.2 J |
| 250 mm | 150.00 | 15.29 | 90.0 J |
| 330 mm | 198.00 | 20.18 | 118.8 J |
| 410 mm | 246.00 | 25.08 | 147.6 J |
| 490 mm | 294.00 | 29.97 | 176.4 J |
| 570 mm | 342.00 | 34.86 | 205.2 J |
| 650 mm | 390.00 | 39.76 | 234.0 J |
| 730 mm | 438.00 | 44.65 | 262.8 J |
| 810 mm | 486.00 | 49.54 | 291.6 J |
| 890 mm | 534.00 | 54.43 | 320.4 J |
| 970 mm | 582.00 | 59.33 | 349.2 J |