Delivering the benefits of CNC Punching to our customers
Our CNC punching facility, equipped with high-speed Amada CNC punching machines, excels at producing medium to high volume runs of repeating punched parts with repeating detail. And, with automated ‘lights-out’ abilities our customers benefit from exceptional productivity, efficiency and cost-effective manufacturing, helping you to get your components and products to market quickly.
Exceptional efficiency and output in production
Automation is key in maximising output and efficiency in production. Here at Unifabs, we integrate CNC punching machines with automated load/offload cells to optimise production.
Ultimate flexibility in sheet metal manufacturing
In addition to CNC punching to create a flat component, we are also able to offer 3D forms in the material including louvres, dimples, embossed logos and features as well as tapping and countersinking in situ, producing high-quality, precision components.
We utilise the most appropriate, cost-effective and efficient method of manufacture for each product. With the punch/laser combination at Unifabs we are able to deliver unmatched performance, punching, forming, tapping and laser cutting on one machine to eliminate the need for secondary operations.
Materials
- Mild Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminium
- Pre-Galv
- Zintec
- Copper
Capabilities
Sheet size
3000 x 1500mm
Material thickness
up to and including 3mm
Technology
- Amada Automated Punching (AE2510 NT) with SheetCAT loading system
- Amada Punch Laser Combination (EML3610NT 4KW)
- Amada Togu III Auto Tool grinding
Our CNC Punching Capabilities
Our CNC punching machines offer the very best in punching technology for reliability and flexibility.
Amada Punch Laser Combination
(EML3610NT 4KW) with MP 6T loading system with tapping head
Incorporating the latest advances in punching and laser cutting technology, the EML NT combines Amada’s revolutionary EM (Electric Motor) punching technology with the reliability of Amada’s hybrid laser motion system. The result is one of the most productive fabricating machines on the market delivering unequalled precision and flexibility.
Amada Automated Punch Press
(AE2510 NT) with SheetCAT loading system
Amada's AE-NT turret punch press features a large capacity turret in a small footprint, delivering stable, high-speed, high quality processing of the most demanding production.
Amada Togu III Auto Tool Grinding
We understand the importance of tool maintenance to ensure the finest quality punched parts. The Amada Togu is the perfect accompaniment to our CNC punching machines. The automatic tool sharpener purposely designed for high quality sharpening of sheet metal tools keeps them in optimal condition, maximises tool life and ensures quality punched holes.
Everything you need to know about CNC Punching
Here is an overview of questions that we are most commonly asked.
Want to learn more?
The process of creating a hole or form in a sheet of metal by applying enough force to either create an indent or sheer through the material. A die, located underneath the sheet metal, contains the cutout of the shape required. The punch press forces the punch downward at high speed through the sheet metal and into the mating die below. This process can be performed utilising a manual punch press but more commonly CNC punching machines are used today.
A wide variety of materials can be used in CNC punching machines; from metals like steel and aluminium to plastic, wood and more.
CNC punches are versatile. Punched holes are typically simple geometric shapes for example a circle or rectangle but more complex shapes or patterns can be produced by using multiple hits and tools, overlapping geometries or through custom tooling for more specialist requirements, making CNC punching a flexible and cost-effective method of sheet metal manufacture.
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