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Turret punch press

Punching tooling for turret presses

Punches, dies and stations with repeatable tolerances for continuous production, with the right die clearance for each material and thickness. Authorized KETEC distributors since 2019.

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KETEC

Authorized distributor since 2019

KETEC punches and dies for your turret

We have been authorized KETEC distributors since 2019. We supply original tooling for the main punching platforms, with our application engineering to choose the right tool and clearance for your material and thickness.

  • Thick turretPunches, dies, punch holders and guides for stations A to E.
  • TrumpfPunches, dies, strippers and adapters for single-station systems.
  • Salvagnini and Murata WiedemannPunches and dies for punch presses, cells and Wiedemann-style turrets.
  • Multi-tools and spare partsAuto-index stations, springs, guides and replacement components.

KETEC tooling: quality on par with the best-known brands on the market, at a far more competitive price.

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Assortment of KETEC punch press tooling: punch holders, punches, dies and forming tools

KETEC plant data in China

62+ HRCtooling hardness, built to last
0.01 mmtolerance on special shapes
$50M+ USDin tooling sales
322plant employees

Turret forming

Forming tools

Operations that used to need a separate press, done in the same turret and the same program.

  • Louvers and extrusionsVentilation and extruded holes for tapping without welding nuts.
  • Embosses and half shearsReinforcements, stops and assembly references.
  • Marking and engravingPart numbers and references directly on the sheet.
  • Dies with special clearance and profileCustom geometries to drawing for profile cuts and non-catalog forms.
  • KETEC Q-Adjust adjustable forming tool with its formed sample
    Q-Adjust adjustable formingClick height adjustment, no shims.
  • KETEC rib wheel tool with its formed sample
    Rib wheelContinuous ribs and offsets, no nibble marks.
  • KETEC character stamping tool with its formed sample
    Character stampingLetters and numbers to identify parts.
  • KETEC decorative emboss tool with its formed sample
    Decorative embossExpanded-metal and teardrop patterns.
  • KETEC center punch tool with its formed sample
    Center punchCenter mark for drilling or referencing.
  • KETEC half shear tool with its formed sample
    Half shearSteps and reference stops.
  • KETEC tapping extrusion tool with its formed sample
    Tapping extrusionExtruded hole ready for tapping.
  • KETEC extrusion tool with its formed sample
    ExtrusionFlange for threads or connections, no welded nuts.
  • KETEC emboss + extrusion tool with its formed sample
    Emboss + extrusionBoth operations in a single hit.
  • KETEC emboss tool with its formed sample
    EmbossFeet, reinforcements and stops.
  • KETEC bridge tool with its formed sample
    BridgeSingle or double, for cable ties and fastening.
  • KETEC lance and form tool with its formed sample
    Lance and formFormed tabs and flanges.
  • KETEC locator tool with its formed sample
    LocatorAssembly references without slugs.
  • KETEC closed louver tool with its formed sample
    Closed louverVentilation with one closed side.
  • KETEC open louver tool with its formed sample
    Open louverVentilation open on both sides.
  • KETEC card guide tool with its formed sample
    Card guideRails for circuit boards.
  • KETEC hinge tool with its formed sample
    HingeCurl in two hits: first bend, then form.
  • KETEC stiffening rib tool with its formed sample
    Stiffening ribAdds rigidity to large panels.
  • KETEC knockout tool with its formed sample
    KnockoutSingle, double or triple knockout holes.
  • KETEC formed thread tool with its formed sample
    Formed threadThread directly in thin sheet.
  • KETEC screw loop tool with its formed sample
    Screw loopFormed seat for a screw.
  • KETEC stamp tool with its formed sample
    StampEmbossed logos and marks.
  • KETEC multi-marking tool with its formed sample
    Multi-markingScales and rulers marked on the sheet.
  • KETEC countersink emboss tool with its formed sample
    Countersink embossConical seat for flat-head screws.
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24 types of forming tools from the KETEC catalog. Photos: KETEC.

Compatibility

Compatible with the styles you already have

If you use Amada, Wilson or Mate tooling today, there is an equivalent KETEC series for your turret. Equivalences come from KETEC's official catalogs.

Not sure which one you need? Send us the make, model and serial number of your machine and we'll tell you which tooling fits it.

Thick turret: equivalences by series

KETEC seriesStationsCompatible with
TOP85 / TOP85 ABSQ-Adjust quick adjustmentA, B, C, D, EAmada Z-Tooling, Wilson and Mate
TOP90 / TOP90 ABSSeries 90, KETEC patented guideA, B, C, DAmada GX7 station, Wilson HP and Mate MXC
E85StandardA, B, C, D, EAmada NCT ½" and Mate Original
E80StandardAWilson S80
KUUltra styleA, BMate Ultra TEC / XT
  • TrumpfSizes 0, I and II (0.77 to 76.2 mm), Multi Tool, guided blade, size 5 tooling and wheel tools. For Trumatic machines in the CN, CS, MP, 150K to 400K and ELX/Swift groups, among others.
  • Salvagnini70 kN punches and dies (up to 10 and 26 mm) and 260 kN (up to 90 × 70 and 90 × 90 mm).
  • Murata Wiedemann114 series (stations A to L, up to 152.4 mm) and Vulcan series (stations X to G), with guides and tool holders.

The brands mentioned belong to their respective owners and are cited only to indicate compatibility, according to KETEC catalogs.

How we quote

Two ways to quote your tooling

If you already know which tools you need, we quote your list. If you are starting a project, we define the tooling for you.

The traditional way

You send us your list

  • Standard toolsList of tools with shape, size and station.
  • Your machinePunch press model and turret configuration.
  • Special toolsDetailed drawings of each tool or the section of the 3D model.

We send you a technical and commercial proposal with lead time.

The STE way

We define your tooling

  • Analysis of your partsFrom your drawings or 3D models, our engineering defines the list of standard and special tools, the way you need it.
  • Budgetary quoteSo you can move forward with the NRE request to your customer from the project quoting stage.
  • Validation when you win the projectWe review the list with you, you approve it and we turn it into your order.

The tooling analysis is included in your quote.

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Delivered to your plant

Delivered-to-plant price, with a Mexican invoice

Our price already includes manufacturing, international freight, import costs and delivery to your plant. We invoice in Mexico with CFDI, so your purchase is booked like any domestic supplier.

What is usually quoted

  • Price at the border or at the courier
  • Import duties, tariffs and customs broker at your expense
  • Foreign invoice
  • You coordinate delivery to your plant

With Soft Tool Engineering

  • Delivered-to-plant price
  • Import and customs costs included
  • Mexican invoice (CFDI)
  • We deliver and follow up

When you compare quotes, compare the total delivered-to-plant cost, not just the tool price.

Real lead times

From the moment we approve your quote until the tool reaches your plant:

Standard tool11 to 19 days
Manufacturing3–5 days
Transit4–7 days
Import3–5 days
Delivery1–2 days
Special tool13 to 21 days
Manufacturing5–7 days
Transit4–7 days
Import3–5 days
Delivery1–2 days
No false expectations. We give you a realistic delivery date from the quote and update you at every stage. We'd rather commit to a lead time we will actually meet.

Selection and maintenance

Longer life for your punching tooling

Summary of the practices in KETEC's selection and maintenance manual. Applied correctly, they extend punch and die life and improve part quality.

  1. Read the slugThe slug tells you whether the clearance is right, the edge is sharp and the punch and die are aligned. An ideal slug has an even rollover and shear zone and little burr.
  2. Calculate the force before punchingForce (t) ≈ perimeter (mm) × thickness (mm) × 0.0345 × material factor. For cold-rolled steel (SPCC) the factor is 1.2 and for stainless 1.4. Make sure it does not exceed the capacity of the machine or the station.
  3. Choose the die clearanceThe recommended total clearance is between 15% and 25% of the thickness, depending on the material. Too little clearance shortens punch life; too much causes burrs and distorts the part.
  4. Sharpen on timeWhen the edge rounds off (around 0.25 mm radius) or burrs or noise increase, resharpen. Remove little material per pass, use coolant and demagnetize when finished.
  5. Recover the height after sharpeningCompensate the removed material with shims or, on guides with screw adjustment, by turning the punch head. Respect each tool's regrind life.
  6. Take care of forming toolsDon't hit without sheet, lubricate, use low speed, leave forming for the end of the program and keep it away from the clamps.
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KETEC manual in English (PDF, 11 MB). It also covers selection and care of press brake tooling.

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Catalogs and data sheets

Official KETEC catalogs. If you can't find the tool for your machine, send us the part number and we'll quote it.

  • KETEC catalog · Thick turretPunches, dies, punch holders and forming tools. PDF in English, 16 MB.
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  • KETEC catalog · TrumpfTooling for Trumpf punch presses. PDF in English, 9 MB.
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  • KETEC catalog · SalvagniniTooling for Salvagnini punch presses and cells. PDF in English, 4 MB.
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  • KETEC catalog · Murata WiedemannTooling for Wiedemann-style turrets. PDF in English, 8 MB.
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  • KETEC tooling selection and maintenance manualPunching and press brake: clearances, force, sharpening, storage and care. PDF in English, 11 MB.
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you make tooling from a sample or a photo?

Yes. With the physical tool, a photo with dimensions or the original part number, our engineering rebuilds the geometry and proposes an equivalent or improved option.

How do you choose the right die clearance?

We calculate it based on the material, thickness and strength of the sheet. The right clearance extends tool life and improves cut quality.

How long does it take for my tooling to arrive?

Standard tooling reaches your plant in 11 to 19 days and special tooling in 13 to 21 days, including manufacturing, transit, import and delivery. We give you a realistic date from the quote and update you at every stage. See the lead time breakdown.

Do you invoice in Mexico?

Yes. We invoice in Mexico with CFDI, so your purchase is booked like any domestic supplier. The price already includes import, duties and delivery to your plant.

Is there a minimum order?

No. We quote from a single piece. On small orders the international shipping cost weighs more per piece and our price may not be the lowest. On larger orders that cost is spread over all the pieces and, because KETEC pricing is competitive and already includes door-to-door delivery, the total is usually below competitors who typically quote at the border or by courier.

How do I know which series fits my machine?

We need to see your machine's data: make, model and serial number. Send us that information (a photo of the punch press nameplate is enough) and we'll tell you which tooling you need. The compatibility table is a useful reference.

Need punches or dies for a specific part number?

Send us the drawing or a photo with dimensions and we'll reply with a technical proposal.

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