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[[File: RoperWhitney58_img1_cropped.jpeg |400px|thumb|left|Roper Whitney No. 58 5-Ton Punch Press]]
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== Description ==

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=== Classes ===
* Use of this machine will require a Equipment Training class, to be developed. Meanwhile use is restricted to approved staff and volunteers.

=== Specifications ===
* Capacity: 5 tons
* Depth of Throat: 18"
* Height of Throat: 5&frac34;"
* Length of Stroke: 1"
* Adjustment of Ram: &frac34;"
* Die Space with Stroke Down & Adjustment Up: 5"
* Diameter of Punch Shank Hole in Ram: 1"
* Depth of Punch Shank Hole in Ram: 1&frac14;"
* Slug Hole Clearance: 3 x 5"
* Bed Plate Holes&mdash;Center to Center: 6&frac34;"
* Floor Space Required: 18" &times; 34"
* Weight: 485 lbs

* ''Electrical spec: '' '''xxxV 60Hz yyyA zzzW'''

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===MN Asset Details===
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[[File:RoperWhitney58_NamePlate_reduced.jpeg |300px|thumb|right|Roper Whitney No. 58 5-Ton Punch Press Name Plate]]
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* ''Location: '' '''Metal Shop'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''Roper Whitney No. 58'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''3373 4 76'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''mnAN'''
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==Safety Specifics==

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From the manufacturer's instruction manual:
:FOR MAXIMUM OPERATOR SAFETY '''DO:'''
:# Read and understand [http://www.cpmfab.com/Watermarked%20Manuals/Roper%20Whitney%20Pexto%20Manual%20&%20%20Parts%20Lists/Roper%20Whitney%20NO.29_58_68%20Foot%20Press_watermark.pdf this manual].
:# Use only punches and dies marked with a W or R-W designed for this tool.
:# Be sure you punch within the five ton capacity of this tool. Type and thickness of material versus final hole size will give you this tonnage. [https://www.roperwhitney.com/reference-charts/tonnage/ DETERMINING TONNAGE]
:# Wear safety glasses.
:FOR MAXIMUM OPERATOR SAFETY '''DO NOT:'''
:# Use punches and dies that are chipped or dulled.
:# Punch over capacity of the tool.
:# Nibble. Punch a full hole not a half hole as punch may contact die.

==Documentation==
* [http://www.cpmfab.com/Watermarked%20Manuals/Roper%20Whitney%20Pexto%20Manual%20&%20%20Parts%20Lists/Roper%20Whitney%20NO.29_58_68%20Foot%20Press_watermark.pdf Instructions and Parts List]
* [https://www.roperwhitney.com/reference-charts/tonnage/ Manufacturer's guide to determining tonnage based on material and hole shape]
==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
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==Settings==
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==Tips & Tricks==
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