Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Punching Machine",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release CAD/CAM system ensures efficient CNC punching from
Radan Computational, which we summarised at the time by saying "A company, which has taken over the UK agency for the Japanese Nisshinbo CNC punching machines, press brakes and shears, recommends Radan's CAD/CAM systems for their programming".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Low-cost CNC punching unit is high speed from
UK Machine Tools: "A single head punching unit accepts different tooling designs and features an easy to use CNC system and powerful software for on board or remote programming".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Fife Fabrications
concerning its Sheet metal working - CNC punching
- take a look at CNC punch press ups subcontract competitiveness
which says: "Precision sheet metal working subcontractor has had installed one of th latest CNC punching centres, which with 2G axis accelerations offers higher productivity".
Take a look also at the news release from Jetcam International, Jetcam expert installed at sheet metal contractor,
as well as Single sheet metal parts need no programming from Jetcam International,
and CNC laser profiler locates on pre-punched holes from LVD (UK).
See also:
Tooling produces CNC punched, burr-free parts
(October 2006)
Thanks to the innovations of the roller deburring tool and a deburring 'MultiTool', sheet metal parts can now come out of the CNC punching machine burr-free
Punching and shearing system is automated
(September 2006)
An automated, CNC punching and shearing system produces connection plates out of flat steel and the production time is considerable shorter than any other conventional production methods
CNC flatbed laser needs minimal supervision
(June 2006)
Sheet metal working subcontractor has replaced a CNC punching machine with a flat bed laser, resulting in in 24h of minimally supervised work against a former 8h of manned production
Laser cutting/profiling system varies power
(May 2006)
Laser cutting machine is equipped with a high performance 5.2kW system that is capable of increasing and decreasing its power precisely at the desired point and without delay
Laser profiler bought off MACH 2006 show stand
(May 2006)
Bystronic UK enjoyed a 'fantastic start' to MACH 2006 with major Bystronic user general sub-contractor Sparta purchasing the Byspeed 3015 laser profiler that is being shown on the stand
CNC punch press has 3D forming capability
(May 2006)
CNC punch press that is as easy to install, operate and program includes three-dimensional forming and tapping can also produce profiles quickly, easily and economically
All aspects of sheet metal working displayed
(April 2006)
Every element of the sheet metal working production process, from punching and laser cutting - or a combination of both - to bending, welding and marking will be shown at MACH 2006
Fast CNC turret punch press makes its debut
(March 2006)
A turret punch press with higher acceleration and faster sheet positioning, will be shown at MACH 2006, along with CNC press brakes and an inspection machine for checking flat products
High-speed machine checks flat components
(March 2006)
A purpose-designed measuring machine - with no moving parts - inspects flat components from power presses, CNC profiling machines, turret punch presses and routers
MACH 2006 exhibition draws closer
(March 2006)
With 10 weeks to go until MACH 2006 opens its doors to the public more than 60 exhibiting companies have now submitted information on new products or services that they will have at the show
Latest CNC punching, bending pays dividends
(January 2006)
Rather than depend on old technology, a subcontractor decided to take advantage of the production potential offered by the very latest in CNC punching and bending
Sheet metal CAD/CAM supports turnover increaase
(December 2005)
The installation of advanced sheet metal CAD/CAM system has not only safeguarded existing jobs, but also opened the way for the user to support an increase in annual turnover of around 50%
In house show orders include seven lasers
(November 2005)
Last year GBP 3m of orders were confirmed during Trumpf's In-Tech show's six-day run and news has just been released that this year GBP 2.8m of orders were taken
Plates and fittings loaded and CNC punched in one
(November 2005)
With a CNC punching and shearing system the production of plates and fittings is fully automated by infeed system with drag-chain cross transports, an infeed roller conveyor and a length measuring
Platework punching/shearing works unmanned
(May 2005)
To automate the production of fittings, an automatic system has the infeed of flat steel from a stock system, as well as sorting of plates, so the punching/shearing system can operate unmanned
Software makes sheet metal processing transparent
(December 2004)
Software that makes sheet metal processing transparent has wide-ranging communications, PPS and programming, machine controlling and storage systems and provides feedback messages
Nesting and NC software make 50% inventory cut
(November 2004)
Installing new software not only enabled a user to specify the mix and orientation of components in a nest, but also allowed smaller parts to be fitted within apertures in larger components
Punching transfer line gets redesign
(October 2004)
CNC Design Melbourne recently completed what is said to be a challenging project, the retrofit of a punching transfer line in Volvo Truck Australia's facilities located in Brisbane
Fast acting punching and profiling centre ordered
(July 2004)
Rainer UK have just secured a order worth in excess of GBP 375,000 for an advanced punching and profiling centre that features linear motor drive on its X-axis
A 'good all-round' system for nesting found
(July 2004)
Seeking a blanks and profiles nesting package that would satisfy all its needs for sheet metal profiling, a subcontractor re-evaluated CAD/CAM market searching for a 'good all-round system.' Scarb
CNC sheet metal worker benefits from 3D CAD/CAM
(June 2004)
As its CNC sheet metal subcontracting business progressed, Hydram Engineering updated its CAD/CAM system such that it is making more use of 3D capabilities in design and CAD data confirmation
Punching and profiling machine loads automatically
(April 2004)
Punching and profiling machine is equipped with a fabrication centre for the automatic loading and unloading of sheets and a tooling system that extends the standard magazine by 45 stations
Punch presses offer safe and fast toolchanging
(March 2004)
Punch head holder supplied on Manual and CNC punching machines opens from the front to give an extremely safe and fast tool changing capability
Novel press brake guarding system to be shown
(October 2002)
As well as showing a novel press brake guarding system, CNC punching and profiling system builder will also demonstrate the fastest punching machine at a Scottish manufacturing and Engineering Show
CNC punch press ups fabrication productivity
(July 2002)
Acquisition of a Finnish-built CNC turret punch press and a pair of large-capacity press brakes has paid off handsomely for an Essex-based sheet metal work fabricator
Novel machining centre to be shown as well as saws
(April 2002)
As well as sawing systems and tube processing equipment, Rivers Machinery will also show a novel machining centre at MACH 2002
High productivity punch press interfaces readily
(February 2002)
Combining high productivity, large sheet capacity and an increased turret size with additional auto-index stations this CNC turret punch press readily interfaces with automation systems
Latest CNC sheetmetalworking machines are on show
(February 2002)
To meet the need for lightweight and cost-effective components and assemblies, sheet metal is increasingly being used in flat, shaped and welded form
CNC punching machine has built-in automation
(February 2002)
For a cost increase of around 25%, compared with a standard machine, a compact CNC punch press is being offered with integral automation - automatically loading/unloading blanks and parts
Turret press processes larger sheets
(July 2001)
The LVD/Strippit Global 20 turret punch press shown for the first time at a European exhibition provides a combination of high productivity, large sheet capacity and an increased turret size
Punch press faults interrogated remotely
(April 2001)
Following the introduction of new WindowsT-based software, users of the Trumpf TC 500R can now benefit from Trumpf Telepresence - a remote fault interrogation service
Turret punch press suits OEMs and subbies
(February 2001)
Following extensive world-wide market research involving the future demands of both OEMs and sheet metal subcontractors, LVD/Strippit has developed the Global 20 CNC turret punch press
Laser punch proves twice as quick as nibbling
(October 2000)
A Finn-Power LP-6 combination laser cutting and punching machine from Press and Shear has brought major benefits for Cambridgeshire-based St Neots Sheet Metal
Laser cut parts break new ground in car production
(July 2000)
Two LVD laser profiling machines, an LVD Shape punch press and two LVD multi-axis press brakes are used at Park Sheet Metal of Coventry on work for the new Lea Francis 20/230 sports roadster