Q. It is desired to punch a hole of 20 mm diameter in a plate 20 mm think. If the shear stress of mild steel is 30 kg/mm2, the force necessary for punching would be approximately in the range (Solved)
1. 20 - 25 tonnes
2. 15 - 20 tonnes
3. 10 - 15 tonnes
4. 35 - 40 tonnes
5. 25 - 35 tonnes
- d. 35 - 40 tonnes