Replaceable Inserts

A fraction of the size of standard punches, EXP® punches are more productive, more durable, and more affordable than any other punch press tooling. Faster setups result in less downtime. Ultima® tool steel makes EXP punches last 2X longer. Standard holders with universal punches make it practical to replace only the punch. Smaller punches mean you can stock more shapes in less space. EXP punches also require significantly less material to produce, resulting in less waste.

There is no greater value for Trumpf operations than the 2-4-1 tooling system. With punches and dies made with Ultima® tool steel, 2-4-1 tooling delivers twice the grind life, maximum value and quality assurance. It’s like getting two tools for the price of one.

HP DuraBlade® parting tool dramatically reduces downtime by maximizing the number of hits between sharpenings and is cost-effective with a replaceable blade insert. The punch is available for thick turret, thin turret (FAB) and TRUMPF-style tooling lines.

The Dura-Die parting tool works ideally in combination with the HP DuraBlade thick turret punch. It includes a replaceable die insert made from Ultima® tool steel for durability and cost-effective replacement.

HPX® punch and guide assemblies from Wilson Tool International are specifically engineered to meet the needs of sheet metal manufacturers. They provide the easiest set-up and use for thick turret tooling to keep production running and downtime to a minimum.

“It used to be you’d get 500,000 hits from a tool without having to sharpen it and now it’s one million or two million hits before you need to re-sharpen. Grind life has increased signicantly; the life is almost double with some tooling.”

When fabricators evaluate tooling costs in terms of the overall cost of ownership instead of the price of the individual tool, it’s possible to gain more value out of tooling investments. This article from Fab Shop Metalworking Direct looks at how running a trial of replaceable insert technology can help you determine if this type of tooling will lower your overall costs and provide greater long-term savings.