How to Get Started With UniPunch Tooling Systems
Here are the steps to assemble UniPunch tooling and punch a specific hole pattern. Once the setup is completed, you are ready to punch all the holes in a single press stroke. To begin, just send us your part drawing. We will recommend the tooling and mounting system to help you punch parts fast! Download the Getting Started PDF.
Slide 1: The Parts. Punching a basic five hole pattern in a 3” x 12” x .060” sheet metal blank. Hole sizes – (4) .2656 diameter holes and (1) .3750 diameter hole.
Slide 2: The Mounting Template. UniPunch will design and manufacture press mounting templates to accurately locate the tooling and part gauging to your requirements.
Slide 3: Begin by locating the dowel pin stops in the ½” reamed holes on the template.
Slide 4: Tighten pin stops to template with hex key wrench.
Slide 5: Begin positioning UniPunch units in appropriate holes on the template. A 3/8” diameter pilot pin at the base of the unit will be placed in the 3/8” reamed hole on the template.
Slide 6: Tighten UniPunch units to template with hex key wrench.
Slide 7: Position two units to opposite side of template and tighten bolts.
Slide 8: Photo show three pin gauges to locate the part and the four UniPunch units to produce the outer hole pattern.
Slide 9: Position the remaining unit onto the template for punching the center hole on the part.
Slide 10: Finished assembly of all part gauges and UniPunch units ready to produce parts.
Slide 11: Insert part blank to ensure that part engages dowel pin stops prior to punching.
Slide 12: View of part blank correctly positions against pin stops.
Slide 13: Test part punched for inspection. UniPunch recommends checking hold down bolts at frequent intervals during part runs.
Slide 14: UniPunch five hole pattern tooling system ready for full production.
Slide 15: Mount It. The UniPunch tooling system will operate in multiple platforms for producing your parts. We have the mounting methods that are compatible with your press brakes or punch presses. For punching holes without presses, Unipunch can provide turnkey systems utilizing Multicyl® air over oil cylinders. When ordering, please provide your part drawing(s) and press information.
Slide 1: These example parts have a basic five hole pattern in a 3” x 12” x .060” sheet metal blank. Hole sizes are (4) .2656″ diameter holes and (1) .3750″ diameter hole.
Slide 2: Here is the Mounting Template, designed by UniPunch. The template precisely locates the tooling and part gauging so your part is the same every time.
Slide 3: Begin by locating the dowel pin stops in the ½” reamed holes on the template.
Slide 4: Tighten the pin stops to the template with the hex key wrench.
Slide 5: Position the UniPunch units in the holes on the template. A 3/8” diameter pilot pin at the base of the unit goes into the 3/8” reamed hole in the template.
Slide 6: Tighten the UniPunch units to the template with the hex key wrench.
Slide 7: Position two units on opposite sides of template and tighten bolts.
Slide 8: The pin gauges will locate the part and the four UniPunch will produce the outer hole pattern.
Slide 9: Position the remaining unit onto the template. This unit will punch the center hole in the part.
Slide 10: Now the part gauges and UniPunch units are fully assembled and ready to produce parts.
Slide 11: Insert part blank and ensure that the part engages against the dowel pin stops prior to punching.
Slide 12: Here is the view of the part blank correctly positioned against pin stops.
Slide 13: Punch a test part for inspection. UniPunch recommends checking hold down bolts at frequent intervals during part runs to ensure accuracy.
Slide 14: You now have a UniPunch tooling system that punches five holes in one stroke of the press!
Slide 15: The hole pattern is always the same, which makes assembly easier. If your design changes, simply adjust the location of the punching units. Store complete setups on the shelf for quick and easy installation.
Let us help you get started, call or email a part drawing to UniPunch.
