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Punching and Other Holemaking - Page 9
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Wilson Tool’s Brake Partner tooling holder allows use of punch press tooling in press brakes to produce forms
- Dec 17, 2018
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International has introduced the Brake Partner™, which allows the use of new or existing punch press tooling in a press brake to produce forms that would otherwise need to be made in a punch press. It gives shops the ability to perform punch press operations in-house, even when no...
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Muratec offers Motorum M2048TS/2044TS turret punch press
- Dec 13, 2018
- Product Release
Muratec offers the Motorum M2048TS/2044TS turret punch press. The ram drive incorporates CFRP in the part of the toggle mechanism connected directly to the servomotor to help make it lightweight and rigid. The new drive mechanism and the replacement of the alternating movement help decrease...
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Amada EML 2515 AJ punch/laser machine suitable for high-production, short-run parts
- Dec 11, 2018
- Product Release
The 3-kW EML 2515 AJ from Amada America combines the high punching speed and forming flexibility of the Electric Motor (EM) turret punch press with the unlimited shape cutting capabilities of a fiber laser. The machine requires minimal setups and delivers quick turnarounds, making it suitable for...
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Amfabsteel expands fabrication, manufacturing at New Mexico plant
- Dec 10, 2018
- News Release
Structural steel fabrication and manufacturing firm amfabsteel Inc.will invest $8 million over the next three years to expand operations in Bernalillo, N.M. The company is adding 75,000 sq. ft. to more than double the size of its manufacturing plant. The expansion will take two years to complete...
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Hougen HMD906 magnetic drill helps increase tool life for carbide cutters
- Dec 6, 2018
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD906 high-speed magnetic drill for use with carbide annular cutters. With its high-torque, high-RPM motor, the drill cuts holes more efficiently with carbide than with standard magnetic drills, the manufacturer reports. Two arbor configurations are available. The...
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MAB 465 portable magnetic drill from CS Unitec cuts holes up to 2 in. dia.
- Dec 4, 2018
- Product Release
CS Unitec’s MAB 465 portable magnetic drill has a hole cutting capacity up to 2 in. dia. in structural steel and other metals. The 10.5-amp, double-insulated, reversible motor has a two-speed oil bath gearbox (50 to 250 and 100 to 450 RPM) suitable for annular cutters and twist drills. Additional...
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Voortman V310 steel plate processing machine comes with 10-station automatic tool changer
- Nov 21, 2018
- Product Release
The Voortman V310 steel plate processing machine is designed for use by steel service centers and manufacturers. It comes with a 40-HP servo drill, 10-station automatic tool changer, 3-D plasma bevel unit, and the company’s Oxy-fuel 4.0 torch with capacitive height sensing. The machine’s design...
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Strippit E-1225 servo-electric punch press to be highlighted
- Nov 20, 2018
- Product Release
LVD Strippit has introduced the Strippit E-1225 servo-electric punch press for forming and wheel tool operations. Its streamlined design uses a minimum of components to help increase reliability and uptime and decrease maintenance costs, the manufacturer states. A 47-station turret provides a...
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Voortman V325 performs drilling, cutting, and milling of heavy plate
- Nov 12, 2018
- Product Release
The Voortman V325 plate processing machine drills holes in material up to 4 in. thick. Two servo-driven clamps guide the material through, while a 20-station tool changer provides capabilities for extended unattended operation. Helical rack-and-pinion guided gripper trucks eliminate edge and...
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TruMatic 1000 fiber from TRUMPF combines punch and laser
- Oct 8, 2018
- Product Release
TRUMPF has developed a compact, automation-friendly punch/laser machine designed to grow with a user’s business. The TruMatic 1000 fiber is a combination punch/laser machine achieved by adding a 3-kW TruDisk solid-state laser and retrofitting the TruPunch 1000 with a laser cutting system, a laser...
- From The Fabricator
Mate Precision Tooling launches cloud-based customer portal
- Sep 28, 2018
- News Release
Anoka, Minn.-based Mate Precision Tooling has launched https://portal.mate.com as a hub of critical information for customers. Users can manage their tooling library, special shapes, forming tool drawings, purchase history, and service subscriptions on the mobile-friendly site. After setting up an...
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Palmgren drill press offers broad speed range
- Aug 3, 2018
- Product Release
Palmgren offers the 16-in. variable-speed drill press. The combination of V-belt and variable-speed converter provides a broad speed range.
The machine is equipped with an electronic inverter, tapping mode, coolant, work light, and safety interlocks on the belt and chuck guards.
- From The Fabricator
5 reasons to revisit the laser/punch combination machine
- Jul 31, 2018
- Article
Laser/punch combination machines offer fabricators more capability than previous machine generations.
- From The Fabricator
Walter Surface Technologies’ ICECUT magnetic drilling units redesigned to deliver more power
- Jul 20, 2018
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has redesigned its ICECUT™ line of magnetic drilling units and annular cutters. The ICECUT 100 and 200 models weigh 22 and 27 lbs., respectively, and ACCUDRILL™ technology helps protect against overload, overheating, and cutter breakage. The ergonomic control panel...
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Multicyl introduces PIB-AB1 small C-frame punching package
- Jun 18, 2018
- Product Release
Multicyl has introduced the Multicyl PIB-AB1, a standard line of Press-In-A-Box ™ packages for UniPunch tooling. The package comprises the MC series MC 15-5-9 Multicyl, a UN3 C-frame cage, and an ACP1 foot pedal control. The package is designed for light- to medium-duty punching applications for...
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