Bearing Cups

[mooseknuckle2000]

Sorry if this is a noob question, but I'm stripping down to my frame to get ready for a little sand bath and I'm not sure of the proper way to remove my bearing cups from my bottom bracket...

Do I just tap them out? I just don't want to warp them.
Thanks, Robby
EDIT: finally searched for the right words and found a helpful thread! My appologies for clogging things up with what's already been discussed. These forums are great!

 

[Uncle Stretch]

They are hardened steel , you won't hurt them. I use a 1x1 stick a foot long and just bang them
out from each side. Hit them from the back and they pop out.

 

[mooseknuckle2000]

Thanks Stretch!

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

Large drift punch and a hammer from the inside alternating spots in quarters.