How to use Siska Eyelet and Grommet Setting Dies

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How to use Siska Inc. Setting Dies

Dies for hand feed machines, bench top presses and kick presses use 2 piece die sets. The bottom die has some type of point on it depending on the die style. For a list of the different die style options see our DIE PAGE. The top die has a seat cut into it which cradles the flange of the eyelet and pushes it down thru your work and against the bottom die where the actual setting takes place. Secure the top die and bottom die in your machine.

Instructions for CUT/SET type dies:

1) If you are using a washer, put the washer on the bottom die first. If the washer has a slight bevel to it put the bevel facing up (similar to a saucer for a coffee cup).
2) Place your work over the bottom die and cycle the machine. The machine will cut a hole in your material and force it down on top of the pilot of the bottom die.
3) Place your eyelet or grommet barrel side down on the bottom die pilot.
4) Cycle the machine again to complete the setting.

Instructions for SPEAR or BODKIN type dies:

1) If you are using a washer, put the washer on the bottom die first. If the washer has a slight bevel to it, put the bevel facing up (similar to a saucer for a coffee cup).
2) Hold your material firmly between you thumbs and pull the material over the sharp point of the bottom die pilot. The bottom die point should now be sticking thru your material.
3) Place your eyelet or grommet barrel side down on the bottom die pilot.
4) Cycle the machine to complete the setting.

Instructions for LOCATING type die.

Locating point dies are used when there is a pre-punched hole in your material.
1) If you are using a washer, put the washer on the bottom die first. If the washer has a slight bevel to it, put the bevel facing up (similar to a saucer for a coffee cup).
2) Place your material over the blunt point of the bottom die.
3) Place your eyelet or grommet barrel side down on the bottom die pilot.
4) Cycle the machine to complete the setting.

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