This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of Roper Whitney No. 1 18 and No. 218
Deep Throat Hand Punch. Its purpose, aside from operations instructions, is to promote safety through
the use of accepted operating procedures. Read all instructions thoroughly before operating the hand
punch.
Also contained in this manual is the parts list for your hand punch. It is recommended that only Roper
Whitney or factory authorized parts be used as replacements.
Warr anty Statement:
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Roper Whitney (“Manufacturer”) warrants, commencing with the date of shipment to first end-user
(“Customer”) and for a period of thirty-six (36) months thereafter, all machinery and parts manufactured
by Manufacturer to be free of defects in workmanship and material. This warranty remains in force for
the above time period only if all of Manufacturer’s operational procedures are followed and
recommended maintenance is performed. If, within such warr anty period, any machinery or parts
manufactured by Manufacturer shall be proved to Manufacturer’s satisfaction to be defective, such
machinery or parts shall be repaired or replaced, at Manufacturer’s option. All warranty claims are made
F.O.B Manufacturer’s plant, providing such machinery or parts are returned freight prepaid to
Manufacturer’s plant or designated service center for Manufacturer’s inspection. All failed parts or
components must be returned to Manufacturer prepaid for inspection before credit will be issued for new
parts or components. Manufacturer’s obligation hereunder shall be confined to such repair or replacement
and does not include any charges, direct or indirect, for removing or replacing defective machinery or
parts. No warranty shall apply to machinery, or parts or accessories, which ha ve been furnished, repaired,
or altered by others so as, in Manufacturer’s judgment, to affect the same adversely or which shall have
been subject to negligence, accident or improper care, installation, maintenance, storage, or other than
normal use or service, during or after shipment. No warranty shall apply to the cost of repairs made or
attempted outside of Manufacturer’s plant or designated service center without Manufacturer’s
authorization. No warranty shall apply with respect to machinery or part not manufactured by
Manufacturer, including but not limited to motors, accessories, electrical and hydraulic components, if such
machinery or part is subject to warranty by the manufacturer of such machinery or part. No warranty
claims by Customer will be honored with respect to any machinery or part from which the name and date
plate has been removed or is otherwise no longer located or exhibited on such machinery or part. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO
ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO MACHINERY, PARTS,
ACCESSORIES, OR SERVICES MANUFACTURED OR FURNISHED BY IT OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS,
OR OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MANUFACTURER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOSSES, OR DELAYS HOW SO
EVER CAUSED.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.
Note: Consumable tooling is not covered under the 3 year manufacturer’s warranty.
RETURN OF THE PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD FURNISHED WITH THE PRODUCT IS NECESSARY TO OBT AIN
WARRANTY COVERAGE THEREON. CARD MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED , SIGNED BY THE PURCHASER, AND IF
APPLICABLE, SIGNED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR. RETURN REGISTRATION CARD TO:
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MAXIMUM OPERA T OR SAFETY DO:
1.Read and understand this manual.
2.Use only punches and dies marked with a W or R-W designed for this tool.
3.Be sure you punch within the four ton capacity of this tool. T ype and thickness of material versus
final hole size will give you this tonnage.
4.Wear safety glasses.
FOR MAXIMUM OPERA T OR SAFETY DO NOT:
1.Use punches and dies that are chipped or dulled.
2.Punch over capacity of the tool.
3.Nibble. Punch a full hole not a half hole as punch may contact die.
SPECIFICATIONS
118*218
Depth of Throat7”12”
Die Space, Punch in Highest Position3/4”3/4”
Height of Throat, with Work Table2 3/4”2 3/4”
Height of Throat, without Work T able4 1/2”4 1/2”
Length of Stroke3/4”3/4”
Slug Hole Clearance2 1/4”2 1/4”
Diameter of Punch Shank Hole in Ram1”1”
Floor Space Required (Floor Model)23” W x 14” D x 37”H
Weight, Bench Model103 lbs.134 lbs.
Weight, Floor Model200 lbs.231 lbs.
Weight, Work Table7 lbs.7 lbs.
Largest punches and
* No. 1 18 is obsolete but parts are common with the No. 218.
Standard equipment includes: one L8 Punch Holder , one No. 20 Die Adaptor , one No. 40 Die Adaptor,
one 1 18 - 2 3/4” Die Shoe, S tripper Arms, one A S tripper Plate, S tandard 1/2” Round Punch and Die.
No substitutions on standard equipment.
CARE: Oil ram slide, cam and punch point occasionally.
OPERA TION: To change dies loosen two die shoe bolts and remove die shoe. Loosen die shoe set
screw and push upward on die or die adaptor. If using No. 28 2-3/4 style die insert desired size of die in
die shoe and tighten die shoe set screw. If 20 or 40 style dies are used, insert die into die adapto r,
tighten die adaptor set screw, place in die shoe and tighten die shoe set screw.
Lower punch into die, check clearance and tighten die shoe bolts.
To change punches with die shoe removed, loosen punch retainer set screw and both punch retainer
nuts. Remove punch or L8 punch holder. (No. 28 punches insert directly into ram and No. 8 style
punches are inserted in L8 punch holder and then into ram.) When inserting punch or punch holder into
ram be sure flat on shank is facing front of ram. Tighten punch retainer nuts and set screw .
Install proper stripper plate for punch size being used. Place a flat object (1/4” bar stock) on die and
slide stripper plate down until it rests on the bar . Tighten stripper arm bolts and remove bar.
Punches should not enter die more than 1/16”. To adjust loosen eccentric pin nut, adjust ram up or down
with eccentric pin handle and tighten eccentric pin nut when desired adjustment is attained.
Two gib shims are between each gib and the frame face plate. Remove one or both shims on each side
of ram to compensate for wear.
If necessary to replace the roller bearing place bearing with mounting plug in proper position. Drive the
roller bearing pin through the frame and bearing forcing the mounting plug out of bearing and discard.
Tighten roller bearing pin set screw.
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ACCESSORIES
NOS. 118, 218 PARTS LIST
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NOS. 118, 218 PARTS LIST
ITEMPART NO.PART NAME NO. OLD
NO. REQ. P ART NO.
1731 140019Frame for No. 1 18 (7” Depth Throat)1118-1
1731 140018Frame for No. 218 (12” Depth Throat)1218-1
2231940005Ram with Punch Retainer11 18-2
3731600057Punch Retainer11 18-2-1R
4633012131Punch Retainer Set Screw (5/16-18 x 3/4)1WS 615
5731650275Punch Retainer Screw21 18-17
6600023026Punch Retainer Nut (Acorn 5/16-18)2
7731400020Gibs2118-4
8611012133Gib Bolt (SHC 5/16-18 x 1)6WS 525
9600043253Gib Taper Pin (#5 x 1 1/4)4WS 1492
10731720027Gib Shims4118-18
11731160022Eccentric Pin1118-6
12643023007Eccentric Pin Nut (Hex Full 1/2-13)1WS 1356
13679033107Lock Washer (1/2)1WS 1731
14731000281Eccentric Pin Handle1
15731240023Side Links2118-7
16731210021Cam1118-5
17731460024Operating Handle11 18-8
18240940006Roller Bearing1100-17
19731160025Roller Bearing Pin1118-13
20600325905Roller Bearing Pin Set Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2)1WS 700
21231940004Stripper Arms (per set)1118-9
22611012133Stripper Arm Bolts (SHC 5/16-18 x 1”)4WS 525
23678033104Stripper Arm Bolt W asher (Flat 5/16)4WS 1703
24331200500A6 Stripper Plate (Punch Size to 1/2”)1118-14
24331201000B6 Stripper Plate (Punch Size to 1”)1118-10
24331202000C6 Stripper Plate (Punch Size to 2”)11 18-15
25611012131Stripper Plate Bolt (SHC 5/16-18 x 3/4)2WS 524
26678033104Stripper Plate Washer (Flat 5/16)2WS 1703
27139571180Die Shoe1118-3
28600325907Die Shoe Set Screw (5/16-18 x 3/4)1WS 715
29601012280Die Shoe Bolt (H HC 1/2-1 3 x 2 1/4)2WS 68
30678033107Die Shoe Washer (Flat 1/2)4WS 1706
31643023007Die Shoe Bolt Nut (Hex Full 1/2-13)2WS 1356
32136112808L8 Punch Holder11 18-20
33621012124Punch Holder Set Screw (5/16-18 x 1/4)1
Parts list continued on page 7
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NOS. 118, 218 PARTS LIST
ITEMPART NO.PART NAME NO. OLD
NO. REQ. P ART NO.
34136313020No. 20 Die Adaptor128-127
35600325907No. 20 Die Adaptor Set Screw (5/16-18 X 3/4)1WS 715
36136323040No. 40 Die Adaptor128-126
37600325904No. 40 Die Adapter Set Screw (5/16-18 x 5/16) 1WS 794
38139001180St a n d1118-12
39601012225Punch Mounting Bolt (7/16-14 x 1 1/4)4WS 49
40679033106Punch Mounting Bolt Washer (Lock 7/16)4WS 1730
41643023006Punch Mounting Bolt Nut (Hex Full 7/16-14)4WS 1355
42137001180Work Table Complete1118-11
43613012086Work Table Mtg. Screw (SHF 1/4-20 x 1/2)3WS 2518
44774420101Work T able Gauges3241-5
45611012084Work T able Gauge Bolt (SHC 1/4-20 x 3/8)3
46678033103Work T able Gauge Washer (Flat 1/4)3WS 1714
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