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Content about Mate Precision Tooling - Page 2
- From The Fabricator
Mate Precision Tooling launches cloud-based customer portal
- Sep 28, 2018
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- 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...
- From The Fabricator
Reasonable tolerancing for press brake bending
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 11, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Some fabricators today can achieve an extraordinarily tight bending tolerance. But before testing material, establishing process controls, and generally bending over backward to achieve that tolerance, a shop should start with a basic question: Is that tight tolerance really necessary?
- From The Fabricator
Mate Precision Tooling launches online webstore
- Jun 14, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Anoka, Minn.-based Mate has launched a new laser consumable products and press brake tooling webstore at shop.mate.com. It features more than 4,000 products and provides product details, availability, and shipping options. The site has several filtering options so customers can quickly find what...
- From The Fabricator
Mate introduces QCT Metric A and B station punch drivers
- Mar 12, 2018
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
Mate has announced the availability of its QCT Metric™ A and B station punch drivers. These long-stem punches also are known as Mate Original Style or Amada Style. The punch drivers use the company’s QCT™ punch-retention system. They may be used on rounds or shapes. The punch inserts are made...
- From The Fabricator
Forming on the modern punch press: sheet metal fabrication’s Swiss army knife
- By John Ripka
- Feb 26, 2018
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Article
A punch press isn’t just a punch press anymore. A Swiss army knife of metal fabrication, the punch press now can mark, deburr, and form. And when it comes to forming, the opportunities abound.
- From The Fabricator
Press brake tooling features magnetic safety system
- Dec 30, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Mate offers a new line of American precision-style press brake tooling that is compatible with press brake laser and optical safety systems. The line features Maglock™ punches that enable front loading, common-height punches and dies, and a standard “buy-by-the-inch” ordering system. The...
- From The Fabricator
Press brake forming insights: The return flange goes deep
- By Frank Baeumler and Larry Boden
- Jun 28, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
The deep return flange: How do you define it, how is it used, and how do you form one? Part geometries like the deep return flange present forming challenges best overcome with close collaboration among the part designer, manufacturer, and press brake operator.
- From The Fabricator
Windows protect high-power refractive and reflective optics
- Oct 25, 2016
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Mate’s Fiber Shield™ windows are designed to protect precision lenses in laser systems. They shield optic components in laser beam delivery systems from debris and fumes during the laser process. Available in diameters from 0.47 to 2.17 in., the windows are made of fused silica to protect the...
- From The Fabricator
Mate Precision Tooling names sales manager for Latin America
- Sep 19, 2016
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- News Release
Mate Precision Tooling, Anoka, Minn., a manufacturer of CNC punch press tooling, has appointed Benjamin Harrison to the position of Latin America sales manager. Harrison has a strong background in building sales teams in Mexico and Latin America for a variety of tooling and machine manufacturers,...
- From The Fabricator
Quick-change thick-turret punching system uses toolless design
- Jun 13, 2016
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
Mate has introduced the Ultra® QCT™, a quick-change, toolless thick-turret punching system. It is compatible with the company’s Ultra line of guides and standard canisters. The system features a toolless punch-retention mechanism. The user flips the latch to remove and snap the new insert...
- From The Welder
Fiber laser system lenses, windows made for 1-micron applications
- Apr 27, 2016
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Mate has introduced Fibermax lenses and Fibershield windows for high-power fiber laser systems. Featuring UV-grade fused-silica material, sizes are available in stock for most OEM brand fiber lasers. The lenses feature an ultralow-absorption coating that provides focal stability with reduced...
- From The Fabricator
Press brake tooling enables up to 40-degree bending with no marking
- Mar 22, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Mate offers CleanBend™ forming technology press brake tooling dies. Rotating supports within the tooling allow bending of delicate and standard materials up to 40 degrees with little or no marking. The dies are designed for bending short flanges; bending a flange to a diagonal sharp or...
- From The Fabricator
Press brake tooling engineered with beveled punch tang
- Jan 8, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Mate Precision Tooling has introduced bevel tang-style tooling for Amada® press brakes. The tooling is engineered with a beveled punch tang for press brakes featuring Amada One Touch® punch holders. The tooling includes a variety of punches, dies, and accessories available in segmented,...
- From The Fabricator
Tool coating extends life of punch press tooling
- Oct 7, 2015
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
Mate’s new SuperMax™ is a hard, wear-resistant, lubricious coating for punch press tooling. It acts as a barrier between the punch and sheet metal to help improve stripping, reduce galling and slug pulling, and extend tool life. The proprietary coating outperforms currently available...
- From The Fabricator
Mate Precision Tooling names VP of international sales
- Sep 21, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Mate Precision Tooling, Anoka, Minn., has named Michael Brown to the position of vice president international sales. He is responsible for planning and managing all of the company's international sales activities. Brown has significant experience in managing key accounts and a thorough...
- Contact Information
Mate Precision Tooling
1295 Lund Blvd.
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-421-0230
Fax: 763-421-0285
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