Tooling System facilitates fast tool changes.
Press Release Summary:
NEXT Insert Tooling System for Trumpf presses features interchangeable, abrasion- and adhesion-resistant punch inserts that install into insert punch holders. Holders combine functions of punch shank and alignment ring into single assembly. Punch inserts with diagonal dimensions from 0.036-1.181 in. are M4 high-speed steel, while inserts with diagonal dimensions over 1.181 in. are M2 high-speed steel. Push-on urethane strippers provide positive on-the-die stripping.
Original Press Release:
Mate Introduces NEXT Insert Tooling System For Trumpf Presses
Has Extra Long Life And Quick Setup Features
Call 1-800-328-4492 For FREE Brochure
Anoka, Minnesota: Mate Precision Tooling is introducing a new tooling system for Trumpf presses with special features that increases tool life, facilitates fast tooling changes, and reduces tooling costs.
The system is designed with interchangeable, highly abrasion and adhesion resistant punch inserts that install easily and quickly into NEXT(TM) insert punch holders. These holders combine the functions of a conventional punch shank and alignment ring into a single assembly. The integral alignment design of the holder provides precise tooling orientation and makes installing the punch fast and without the need for additional fixtures or devices.
Mate's NEXT insert tooling delivers longer life. M4 high speed steel is used for increased toughness in punch inserts with a diagonal dimension from 0.036 inch (0.80 mm) to 1.181 inch
(30.00 mm). Punch inserts with a diagonal dimension over 1.181 inch (30.00 mm) are manufactured of M2 high speed steel. Both tool steels are highly abrasion and adhesion resistant to maximize the interval between regrinds. In addition, the NEXT insert tooling system allows the introduction of a shim between the punch insert and the punch holder. After 0.118 inch (3.00 mm) has been removed from the punch insert from regrinding, the punch assembly returns to its original length instead of requiring replacement. This means that one Mate insert will outlast several conventional punches.
Another advantage of Mate's NEXT insert tooling system is that it is interchangeable with other popular alternative tooling systems and is available in the following:
Size 40 - for sizes 0.036 - 1.575 inch (0.80 - 40.00 mm)
Size 76 - for sizes 1.576 - 3.000 inch (40.01 - 76.20 mm)
The NEXT system also features quick, push-on urethane strippers that lock onto insert holders. These urethane strippers are available for punch sizes up to 1.575 inch (40.00 mm) diagonal and provide positive, on-the-die stripping, eliminating sheet rattle and excess noise. These urethane strippers also protect the part being punched, especially decorative materials that could be damaged by conventional metal strippers.
The NEXT system uses conventional dies that include Mate's Stress Free(TM) relief feature, which eliminates die cracking and maximizes die strength. Dies also feature a uniform corner clearance radius for rectangles and square shaped tools, thereby reducing tool wear, eliminating pip-marks and improving overall piece part quality. These dies are available in standard size 1 and size 2.
Interested in more information on Mate's new NEXT tooling system for Trumpf presses, go to mate.com/NEXT
Or call for FREE brochure in USA and Canada, 1-800-328-4492. Outside USA and Canada, call 1-763-421-0230.
Or write to MATE PRECISION TOOLING, 1295 Lund Boulevard, Anoka, Minnesota 55303. USA and Canada, Fax 1-800-541-0285. Outside USA and Canada, Fax 1-763-421-0285. Email: marketing@mate.com
