Trumpf's machinery sales buck downturn

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Jul 3, 2009

Customers are continuing to invest in machinery from Trumpf that minimises part costs and maximises their quality.

For example, KMF is replacing two stand-alone machines with a Trupunch 5000 cell, complete with auto loading and unloading and a 70-station Toolmaster tooling magazine.

KMF already has two Trupunch 5000 machines linked to a twin tower material store.

Colt International, a manufacturer of environmental control systems, has also recently bought a Trupunch 5000, which will replace a 20-year-old TC260R.

The Trupunch 5000 will give Colt better materials handling and part picking and the potential to run the machine unmanned.

The machine also offers roller technology, forming and tapping in the same set-up, reducing the need for additional operations.

B and P Fabrications has also recently invested GBP1m in a large-format Trumatic 6000 combination machine and a Trubend 5170S press brake.