Magnetic Safety System for Easier, Safer Front Loading of Punches on Press Brakes

The full line of punches and dies in American Precision Style press brake tooling from Mate Precision Tooling (Anoka, MN) is designed for brakes configured with American style holders and is compatible with press brake laser and optical safety systems. Key features of this line include Maglock™ punches that enable front loading for easy and safe tool change, common height punches and dies that speed part processing and a standard “buy-by-the-inch” customer friendly ordering system. This American Precision Style tooling is standard with the patent-pending Maglock magnetic safety system that uses magnets to attach and seat the punch to the holder with no separation between the surfaces. Available only on Mate American Precision Style press brake tooling, Maglock is simple, easy, reliable and safe. The reversible/symmetrical design enables press brake punch installation facing forward or backward with the tool’s magnetic power. The tang simplicity makes Maglock punches ideal for front loading tooling into the press.

Another industry first for this American Precision Style system is the “buy-by-the-inch” pricing system that lets fabricators buy the length of the tooling that they need. Just specify and buy the tooling length required by the part design. Also, the patent-pending QCT insert style punching system is now available in metric sizes (long stem) versions for thick turret A and B stations. QCT Metric is simple and intuitive to setup: simply flip the durable latch to remove and snap the new insert into place. QCT Metric is fully compatible with the Ultra® family of guides and canisters, and Original Style guides, spring packs and Rapidset™ canisters. These punches are fully interchangeable with NCT, Z-Tooling, and other Thick Turret metric/long stem systems. QCT punch inserts are made from M4PM™ tool steel, proven to be the most durable, longest lasting tool steel in the industry. Punch drivers are coated with SuperMax™, a next generation coating that minimizes wear and preserves fits. Another nice feature: Only one punch driver is needed for rounds or shapes.

Thick Turret A and B station dies have superior performance and longevity with optional powder tool steel. Designed for use in high performance tooling applications, this high speed, particle metallurgy steel is designed to provide both exceptional wear and toughness. Ideal for the most demanding punching applications providing higher quality parts and lower cost. Over 500 new laser accessory products have been added to reaffirm Mate’s commitment to the rapidly growing fiber and CO2 laser market. Newly included are fiber lenses, fiber windows, nozzles and accessories to ensure all fabricator get what they want when they need it. An all new, easy-to-use OEM specific catalog is also available.

Mate Precision Tooling, 1295 Lund Boulevard, Anoka, MN 55303, 800-328-4492, Fax: 800-541-0285, [email protected], www.mate.com.