CLUSTER TOOL FOR THICK TURRET AND TRUMPF PUNCH PRESSA Cluster Tool is a specialized punch press tool designed to punch multiple holes of the same shape and size simultaneously with a single stroke. Instead of hitting one hole at a time (which is slow and causes sheet distortion), a cluster tool acts
HOW TO SET ANGLE IN THICK TURRET PUNCH PRESS1. Setting the Angle in Tooling (The Tool Holder)In a thick turret system, the punch and die must be keyed to ensure they face the same direction.The Alignment Key: Most thick turret punches have a keyway (a slot) or a fixed key (a pin).0° vs. 90
Inspect cross-section. A perfect slug from a thick turret press should be roughly 1/3 smooth (burnish) and 2/3 rough (break).1. The Four Key Anatomy Zones of a SlugWhen you pick up a slug from the scrap bucket, look for these four distinct characteristics:A. The Roll-over (Top Edge)This is the round
