Turret Punches

What is a Turret Punch?

A turret punch or turret press is a type of punch press used in sheet metal fabrication. It is used to form sheet metal by punching. Shapes are punched or pressed into metal sheets by using a variety of punches and dies mounted on a rotating turret.

Punching, and press work in general, is a process well suited to mass production. However the initial tooling costs, of both the machine and the job-specific press tool, are high. This limits punch work from being used for much small-volume and prototype work. A turret punch is one way of addressing this cost.

The tooling of a turret punch uses a large number of standard punch tools: holes of varying sizes, straight edges, commonly-used notches or mounting holes. By using a large number of strokes, with several different tools in turn, a turret press may make a wide variety of parts without having to first make a specialized press tool for that task. This saves both time and money, allowing rapid prototyping or for low volume production to start without tooling delays. This machine is highly versatile and is widely used for producing metal parts in industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and appliance manufacturing.

Features of a Turret Punch

• Turret: The turret holds multiple punches and dies of different sizes and shapes, allowing for quick changes between them. It rotates to align the desired punch and die set with the material.
• Automation: Many turret punch presses are CNC-controlled (Computer Numerical Control), allowing for precise, automated punching of complex patterns in metal sheets.
• Material Handling: Modern turret punches often include features like automatic material feeders, repositioning capabilities, and the ability to handle large sheets of metal efficiently.
• Tooling: The punch and die sets can be custom-designed for specific operations, making the machine adaptable for various production needs.

What is a Turret Press Used For?

Turret punch presses are known for their speed, efficiency, and ability to produce consistent, high-quality metal parts with minimal human intervention. They have a variety of uses in industrial applications, such as:

• Sheet Metal Components: The machine can create parts like brackets, panels, and enclosures.
• Perforated Metal Sheets: Used for decorative or functional purposes, such as ventilation grilles.
• Embossing: Adding raised designs or text to metal surfaces.

Buy a Used Turret Punch Press

Jordan Craig Machinery sells high-quality, used turret punch presses from a variety of manufacturers including Amada, Trumpf, and LVD-Strippit. Browse our current used turret punches for sale.

Jordan Craig can assist you in finding the right turret punch. Our goal is to match the right machine to your application. Contact us with any questions you have, or to learn about our connections in financing, transportation, installation, training, tooling, and more!