Amada HDS Series press brake tooling replacement

What tooling does an Amada HDS Series use?

The Amada HDS Series is down-acting hydraulic cnc press brakes and is commonly supplied with the Amada 13 mm tang. Confirm by measuring the tang and inspecting the clamp, because machines within the same series have been delivered with more than one interface over the production life of the range.

What is specific to the Amada HDS Series?

The HDS series is a down-acting hydraulic design. The ram motion does not change the tooling interface, but it does affect how tooling loads, so confirm the clamp type fitted.

• Record the machine model as well as the interface; it helps match the original specification.
• Where automation or tool changing is fitted, the handling interface matters as much as the tang.
• Segment combinations are specified per machine, because bed length varies within a series.

How do I confirm the interface on an Amada HDS Series?

These four observations settle the interface on almost every machine without a site visit.

1. Measure the tang width across its widest point.
2. Measure the punch overall height from the shoulder to the tip.
3. Look for locking pin holes or a retention groove, which indicate a safety tang.
4. Measure the die body width and photograph the clamp with a ruler in shot.

What should I send for a quote?

With these items the replacement can be specified without a site visit.

1. Amada HDS Series machine, with year if known.
2. Measured tang width and punch overall height.
3. A photograph of the clamp with a ruler in the frame.
4. Material grade, thickness range and the radius to be produced.
5. The length and any segment combination you need.
6. Quantity and delivery country.

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