cnc punching

Fastest CNC punch press offers simple automation

As well as laying claim to be one of the world’s fastest punching machines, CNC punch press system features ‘twin-cart’ load/unload systems resulting in a very compact automated set-up.
With up to 1,200 strokes per minute during punching operations and 2,800 strokes per minute when inscribing, the Trumatic 5000 R is one of the fastest [...]

Punch tooling simplifies enclosure racking

Racking cluster tooling produces precisely positioned mounting holes In electronic enclosure racks – including a protusion feature that facilitates easy installation of racks.
Mate Precision Tooling’s 19-inch Racking Cluster tooling fabricates mounting holes in electronic enclosures with a special feature that makes rack positioning fast and easy.

Designed for punching industry standard 19in enclosures, Mate’s Racking [...]

Punch press tools align in the press

A new tooling system for Trumpf presses combines the economy of conventional Trumpf style tooling with features that eliminate the need for alignment fixtures for tooling set-up.
Mate Precision tooling is introducing a new tooling system for Trumpf presses that combines the economy of conventional Trumpf style tooling with features that eliminate the need for [...]

CNC punch and shear saves metals costs

The built-in shear on a CNC punch press has gained popularity, since steel prices started to rise steeply, as the technique can save typically 10% in material consumption.
A new model in the Finnish-built range of combination turret punching and right angle shearing machines from Finn-Power, marketed under the ‘Shear Genius’ brand name, has been [...]

Wilson to make pressbrake tooling in Swindon

Wilson Tool International has opened a 2,000m2 (22,000ft2) factory unit next to its existing European headquarters in Swindon, England.
The Swindon facility now has an overall area of 7,600m2 (82,000ft2).

The factory provides additional manufacturing space and a dedicated customer and employee training centre.
The additional manufacturing space will provide capacity for Wilson Tool to continue its [...]

Sotech invests in Pullmax manufacturing equipment

Sotech, a provider of bespoke metal rainscreen cladding and architectural fabrications, has invested in manufacturing equipment from Pullmax for its new 38,000ft2 (3,530m2) plant in Country Durham.
Part of Sotech’s business expansion programme included investment in Pullmax’s high-specification Pullmatic 720 automated punching system, which is equipped with a load/unload parts picking system, a twin CNC [...]

Amada punch press improves Metsec’s productivity

Metsec Metstrut has installed an automated Amada EMK3610NT CNC punch press and Astro 100NT robotic bending cell to increase productivity of its cable management systems.
The punch press and robotic bending cell have been integrated into an Amada CS compact store modular stockyard system for FMS applications.

Metsec Metstrut, the Oldbury-based cable management and framing services [...]

Tapping tools eliminate threading operations

Wilson Tool offers a range of tapping tools designed to help sheet metal manufacturers achieve lean manufacturing goals by eliminating secondary threading operations.
Wilson tapping tools enable sheet metal manufacturers to tap on their punch press, so there is no need for secondary threading operations on another machine.

Threads formed on a punch press have a [...]

CNC punch and laser presses boom

Specialising in supplying ‘recycled’ Trumpf punching and laser machines, Severn-Broziat has declared a 100% increase in half-year sales in what is seen as a growing market.
In declaring a 100% increase in half-year sales – compared with their January 2002 figures; fabrication machine supplier Severn-Broziat is bucking the trend in machine-tool investment.
From their Worcestershire based facility [...]

For the scribing or perforation of plastics films

The StarScribe Easy, manufactured in the UK, is the latest addition to the product range offered by Rofin-Baasel for the scribing or perforation of plastics films.
For the scribing or perforation of plastics films, a compact plus easy to integrate entry-level solution requires no connection to external gases plus has low power consumption.
A compact plus [...]

Bystronic UK said that the Pullmax Pullmatic 520 FC CNC punch press can be used as a press brake

Bystronic UK said that the Pullmax Pullmatic 520 FC CNC punch press can be used as a press brake, making it possible to finish complex parts in four set up.
The Pullmax Pullmatic 520 FC CNC punch press can perform thread tapping & be turned into a press brake, making it possible to finish complex parts [...]