How It Works
How The Tooling Works
The UniPunch system is a catalogue of units that can be used alongside one another to punch holes and notch edges to make a part. The most widely used design is a c-frame casting that has been machined to precisely hold the punch and die in alignment with the centerline of the round pilot pin.
Each unit is complete with its own stripping spring that pulls the punch back out of the part after the hole has been made. In most units, a metal sleeve called the guide holds the part down as the stripping spring pulls the punch out of the part.
What You Need For UniPunch Tooling
We designed UniPunch tooling to work in press brakes and punch presses. Mount several units in your press to punch all the holes in one hit.
How to Create a Hole Pattern With UniPunch Tooling
The round pilot pin on the bottom of the unit is used to achieve the desired hole pattern by inserting it into the designated hole in the mounting system (such as a mounting template).
When a shaped hole is required, an additional diamond pilot pin (orientation pin) is required to maintain the orientation of the shape in the hole pattern. The mounting system maintains the hole to hole pattern from one batch of parts to the next.
UniPunch’s modular tooling allows you to punch multiple holes in one stroke, significantly reducing cycle times compared to traditional methods. The quick-changeover design lets you switch between jobs faster, maximizing uptime. By using UniPunch systems, you can often produce parts up to 50% faster than conventional punching methods, making it ideal for short runs, recurring jobs, or high-volume production.
UniPunch tooling is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing presses or press brakes. The process involves selecting the appropriate tooling based on your material and part design, mounting it using bed rails or templates, and then punching or notching your parts. The modular nature of the tooling allows for fast setup and easy reconfiguration for different parts, making it adaptable to both small and large production runs.
UniPunch tooling is versatile and can handle various materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with thicknesses ranging from 0.030″ to 0.500″, depending on the tooling series. It is also suitable for a wide range of part shapes, from tubing to formed and shaped materials such as angles, channels, and extrusions.