Punch Tool Calibration System.(PRODUCT SNAPSHOTS: TOOLING & WORKHOLDING)

Fabricating & Metalworking, January, 2007

Mate Precision Tooling offers a new model of its Pilot Tool Calibration System. It is designed to verify and restore the angular and concentric alignment of punching stations of most thick-turret punch presses, including those with eccentric turrets. With the new model, users can verify and align upper and lower toolholders to maintain performance while safeguarding tooling and eliminating scrapped parts because of turret alignment problems. The system, featuring interlocking design and tri-color LED indicator lights, is available for 1 1/4 inch B, 2 inch C, 3 1/2 inch D and 4 1/2 inch E stations. The alignment tools for 1/2 inch A stations and Finn-Power Multi-Tool stations use a twin dowel-pin design. The Pilot system is also available in two packages to suit...