Wrought Iron Fence

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I am an experienced welder and I have Stick, Mig, Tig, and OA Gas along with an assortment of other cool toys in my home garage.My next project is going to be a 4’ high wrought iron fence. The sections will vary in length because of trees, walks, turns and other variables. My plan is to use ½” x ½’ square vertical “pickets” and either 1” flat or channel stock for the horizontal rails.I am looking for a method to punch 9/16” holes into both the top and bottom rails. I am going to need approximately 200’ of fencing and a 16’ electrically operated driveway gate. I would appreciate any input on the type of machinery best suited to punch these square openings in the rails. If anyone has constructed a wrought iron fence, I am open to suggestions for alternative plans,
Reply:If you don't mind uneven spacing at the ends, King  has punched stock. If you want all pickets evenly spaced, if you made you plan, and layout in advance, I would be happy to punch these out for you, for a nominal fee. I am in southeastern MA, near Milford. I have a small hydraulic iron worker. Please note: when you punch holes in one side of material it gives a concave curvature to the punched side. Most often I compensate for this by clamping a straightedge to the punched piece before welding.Just my  opinion, not from a book, just from the road.Howes Welding Inc.www.howesweldinginc.com