Punching machine

A punching machine is a machine tool for punching and embossing flat sheet-materials to
produce form-features needed as mechanical element and/or to extend static stability of a
sheet section.

Contents
CNC punching
Principle of operation
Programming
Tool change system
Networking with the whole production line
Integration of further production steps
See also
References

CNC punching
Punch presses are developed for high flexibility and efficient
processing of metal stampings. The main areas of
application are for small and medium runs. Those machines
are typically equipped with a linear die carrier (tool carrier)
and quick change tools. Today the method is used where the
application of lasers are inefficient or technically
impractical. CNC is the abbreviation of Computer
Numerically Controlled.
A HACO CNC punching machine

Principle of operation
After programming the work pieces and entering length of
bars the control automatically calculates the maximum
number of pieces to be punched (for example, 18 pieces of a
bar of 6000 mm). Once the desired number of work pieces is
entered, the bar is pushed toward the stop. The machine is
fully automated once the production process is launched.

The third CNC axis always moves the cylinder exactly over Punched hole: best results for
the tool, which keeps the wear on the bearings and tools to a cutting surface with above 70%
minimum. All pieces are sent down a slat conveyor and are cutting, low clearance necessary
pushed sideways on a table. Any scrap is carried to the end (8% material thickness)
of the conveyor and dropped into a bin. Different
workpieces can be produced within one work cycle to
optimize production.
Programming
Programming is done on a PC equipped with appropriate
software that can be part of the machine or a connected
external workstation. For generating a new program
engineering data can be imported or pasted per mouse and
keyboard. Through a graphic and menu-driven user
interface previous CNC programming skills are not required.
All the punches in a work piece are shown on the screen
making programming mistakes easily detected. Ideally each Punching software with graphical
program is stored in one database, so it is easy to recover user interface, intuitive operable
them by search and sort functions. When selecting a new
piece, all the necessary tooling changes are displayed. Before
transferring it to the control unit the software scans each program for possible collisions. This
eliminates most handling errors.

Tool change system

The linear tool carrier (y-axis) has several stations that hold
the punching tools and one cutting tool. Especially for
flexibility and efficient processing are setup times a crucial
cost factor. Downtimes should be reduced to a minimum.
Therefore, recent tool systems are designed for fast and
convenient change of punches and dies. They are equipped
with a special plug-in system for a quick and easy change of
tools.

There is no need to screw anything together. The punch and

die plate are adjusted to each other automatically Punches Quick change tool system, plug and
punch (left: die; front: punch, split
and dies can be changed rapidly meaning less machine
punch retainer; back: tool body;
downtime.
right: punch guide)

Networking with the whole

production line
A lot of organizational effort and interface management is
saved, if the CNC punch press is connected to the previous
and subsequent process. For a connection to other machines
and external workstations corporate interfaces have to be
established.

One software for programming subsequent production steps

at once Shared network connecting
Using a standard industrial PC a variety of machines can be machines, PC workstations, internet,
easily networked with among each other etc.

shared data base for easy integration into existing workflow

system and backup at an external server
import production data from other systems or from construction programs (e.g. DXF files)

Integration of further production steps

Besides punching, machines of the high end class can be
equipped with special functions. For example:

Automatic labelling and marking of work pieces

Chipless thread forming by electric driven quick change tools
Automatic infeeding system - loading of the machine
Embossing digits and characters
Coining nubs
Labeling of the workpiece,
connection to work schedule
See also program fetch per barcode

Turret punch
Punch press

References
W. Hellwig, M. Kolbe: Spanlose Fertigung Stanzen: Integrierte Fertigung komplexer Präzisions-
Stanzteile. Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, 10. edition, June, 2012, ISBN 383481802X
Todd, Robert H.; Allen, Dell K.; Alting, Leo (1994), Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide (http
s://books.google.com/books?id=6x1smAf_PAcC), Industrial Press Inc., ISBN 978-0-8311-3049-7

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