I am researching a project from a layman's perspective and was wondering if someone can help me.
Problem: to build a puncture press that will push a hole in the cast aluminum and platters of a hard drive.
Given:
Air compressor with 150 PSI max pressure and a jig to hold the hard drive. Air cylinders of any required size A "punch" that will fit on the end of the air cylinder to be driven through the hard drive.
What cylinder size will be required for the given pressure? What size should the piercing end of the punch be in order to penetrate the cast aluminum, the platter and the circuit board?
All help is appreciated.
Mgr