What press brake tooling can be supplied?
Punches, dies, holders and clamping accessories for the four main tooling systems: Amada, Trumpf / Wila, American precision and European. Standard profiles are supplied from the catalogue and special profiles are made to drawing.
Tooling by system
Which family a machine uses is decided by its clamp and tang, not by the machine's brand name alone. Confirm the interface before ordering.
Amada compatible
13 mm tang, 835 mm segmented sets. Widely used in North America.
Trumpf / Wila compatible
20 mm safety tang with pin retention, in 100 / 415 / 835 mm segments.
American style
1/2 in shank punches and heavy-section dies.
European style
13 mm tang and 60 / 80 mm die bodies.
Tooling by product family
Standard profiles cover most work. Where a standard profile cannot reach the part, a special tool is made to the drawing.
Punches
Straight, gooseneck, acute, sash, radius and offset profiles.
Dies
Single-V, 2V, multi-V, adjustable and urethane.
Gooseneck punches
For return flanges and box sections.
Hemming dies
Open and closed hems.
Offset and Z tooling
Steps and joggles in one stroke.
Custom tooling
Special profiles made to drawing.
What determines the price of press brake tooling?
The main drivers are the profile, the tool steel and hardness, the length and segment split, the quantity, and whether the profile is standard or made to drawing. A special profile carries design and setup cost that a catalogue item does not.
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Standard or special profile | Special profiles carry design and setup cost |
| Tool steel grade and hardness | Higher-alloy and through-hardened tools cost more |
| Length and segment split | Longer tools and unusual segment combinations cost more |
| Quantity | Repeats amortise the setup, so unit price falls |
| Tolerances and inspection | Tighter tolerances need more grinding and checking |
What determines the lead time?
Lead time depends on whether the tool is a catalogue item or made to drawing, on the material availability, and on the heat treatment and grinding sequence the tool requires.
What information is needed to quote?
The machine details, the interface, the material and thickness, the part or profile required, the quantities and the delivery location. With those, tooling can be specified without a site visit.
- Machine make and model, or the measured tang and punch height.
- Hollow or solid, standard or special profile.
- Material grade, thickness range and the radius you need to produce.
- Length, segment split and quantity.
- Part drawing for anything non-standard.
- Delivery location, which affects freight and lead time.
Which regions are served?
Tooling is supplied internationally, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. Freight, duty and lead time depend on the destination and are quoted per order.
For a first order, send the machine details and one part drawing. That is usually enough to confirm the interface, recommend a profile and quote.
Next step
Send the machine details and the part drawing and we will confirm the tooling family and quote.
Request a quotation