Mate introduces tool-less thick turret punching system

Mate is starting a punching revolution with its new Ultra®QCT™ a quick change, tool-less thick turret punching system. Ultra QCT is simple and intuitive to setup, and fully compatible with Mate’s Ultra® family of guides and standard canisters.

Designed for easier, faster setups, Ultra QCT features a simple, intuitive tool-less punch retention mechanism. Flip the latch to remove and snap the new insert into place; it’s that easy! The punch is keyed at the perimeter of the tool – not the center – providing superior angularity control. The shoulder of the punch remains securely guided by the guide when punching.

Most important, Ultra QCT is very durable. First the punch insert is made from MPM4™ tool steel, proven to be the most durable, longest lasting tool steel in the industry. Independent studies have shown M4PM to last as much as 56% longer than conventional high speed tool steels. Further, the punch driver is coated with SuperMax™, Mate’s next generation coating, to minimize wear and preserve fits.

“Mate’s Ultra QCT tooling is a true tooling revolution and designed in response to fabricators needs,” reports John Galich, Mate marketing manager. “Fabricators want their machines up and running as quickly as possible, which is what Ultra QCT provides. Tool changes should be tool-less and intuitive. Just snap the insert in place and you’re ready to go. From a cost/value perspective, Ultra QCT enables fabricators to lower their manufacturing costs with premium M4PM steel inserts that last longer and cost less over time than conventional punches,”
Mr. Galich stated.

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