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Punching and Other Holemaking - Page 14
- From The Fabricator
Combination fiber laser/punch processes metals up to 0.25 in. thick
- Sep 15, 2016
- Product Release
TRUMPF’s TruMatic 6000 fiber laser/punch combination machine offers laser cutting, punching, forming, and engraving of sheet metal up to 0.25 in. thick. It is designed for scratch-free processing, while a laser output control system helps ensure quality when cutting delicate curves and tight...
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System performs hole punching, metal joining using interchangeable tooling
- Aug 15, 2016
- Product Release
Multicyl has combined its MultiLoc™ metal joining technology using the patented BTM clinch tooling with the Unipunch tooling system. Users now can use a single Multicyl system and Unipunch toolholder for both hole punching and metal joining using standard interchangeable tooling...
- From The Fabricator
American Punch launches new website
- Aug 10, 2016
- News Release
American Punch Co., Euclid, Ohio, has launched a new website at www.americanpunchco.com. It features the company’s line of punches, dies, and shear blades for the metalworking and structural steel industries. A custom search function allows visitors to search for tooling by part number,...
- From The Fabricator
New forms in punching
- By John Ripka
- Jul 28, 2016
- Article
Metal fabricators are familiar with forming shapes such as louvers on a punching machine, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Punching tools today can produce forms, such as hinges, which could be used to streamline production on the shop floor. Fabricators just need to open their eyes and take in the possibilities.
- From The Fabricator
Cordless hole puncher generates 11 tons of punching force
- Jul 28, 2016
- Product Release
The new, battery-powered Hougen®-Ogura® model 76000PR Punch-Pro™ electrohydraulic hole puncher from Hougen Mfg. is suitable for on-site hole punching where power is not available or hard to access. It generates 11 tons of punching force for punching round or oblong holes up to 19/32 in. dia. in...
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Replaceable-tip drill performs deep-hole boring
- Jun 21, 2016
- Product Release
Allied Machine & Eng. Corp. offers the BT-A drill, compatible with standard BTA-STS systems. The drill is suitable for small and large deep-hole boring applications. Its patent-pending design features a laser-clad bearing area for improved straightness and replaceable cutting edges to help...
- From The Fabricator
Quick-change thick-turret punching system uses toolless design
- Jun 13, 2016
- 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 Fabricator
Nonactive punches remain stationary in multitool design
- May 24, 2016
- Product Release
Pass Stanztechnik AG has developed three- and eight-station multitools for use on Prima Power CNC punching machines. The ps:multitool-3 and ps:multitool-8 offer quick change of punch inserts with maximum process stability; single-pressure-operated punch inserts and maximum guide length; a spring...
- From The Fabricator
Wilson Tool celebrates 50 years in business
- May 19, 2016
- News Release
Wilson Tool Intl., a manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes, and punch and die components for the stamping industry, will mark its 50th year in business on June 2, 2016. The company was founded by Ken and Ruth Wilson as The Wilson Tool Co. in a basement shop in St....
- From The Fabricator
Channel punching system makes up to 15 holes in single machine cycle
- May 5, 2016
- Product Release
Multicyl Inc. offers a channel punching system that can punch up to 15 holes and two side notches in a single machine cycle. Hole positions and quantities are adjustable, and tooling changeover to accommodate different rails or channels is simple, states the manufacturer. All three channel...
- From The Fabricator
Electric stroke controls added to ironworker
- May 5, 2016
- Product Release
Scotchman Industries has introduced the 5014-ET, a 50-ton, three-station turret hydraulic ironworker. The unit, based on the 5014-TM ironworker, now is equipped with standard electric stroke control to help improve accuracy. The electric stroke eliminates almost all moving parts that exist in a...
- From The Fabricator
Two-speed magnetic drill offers LED light in magnet base
- May 5, 2016
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD917 portable magnetic drill. Its power-to-weight ratio gives metal fabricators the strength and torque required to drill large, deep holes in steel. A new pilot LED light is built into the base of the magnet to help the operator line up the pilot with the...
- From The Fabricator
Punch press tooling creates bends up to 90 degrees
- Apr 27, 2016
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International® offers Opti-Bend tooling for punch press operations. The tooling allows sheet metal fabricators to create bends up to 90 degrees on the punch press, which helps eliminate the need for secondary operations at the press brake. The tooling includes a rotating cam in the...
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Tool enables threading on punching machine
- Apr 19, 2016
- Product Release
Pass Stanztechnik AG has developed the ps:multi-thread®, a threading tool that can be used as a six-station multitool integrated in one rotatable D-station of a Prima Power punching machine. The tool is made with six positions that can be equipped with thread form units with measurements from...
- From The Fabricator
Allied Machine marks 75 years in business
- Apr 13, 2016
- News Release
Allied Machine & Eng. Corp., a manufacturer of holemaking and finishing tooling systems based in Dover, Ohio, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2016. The third-generation family-owned company was established in 1941 by Harold Stokey as a manufacturer of locknuts and taper sleeve adapters for...
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