Lightweight Punch Solutions
Trumpf-WILA Style Press Brake Tooling
For Trumpf, Wila, and LVD style tooling using safety buttons, punch weight is critical because front-loading buttons are suitable only for lighter sections below 13.5 kg.
When customers require taller punches or larger sections for thin sheet bending applications, additional milling or drilling can be performed to reduce overall tool weight while maintaining practical usability.
Advantages include:
Easier manual handling during daily tool changes
Reduced operator fatigue
Better suitability for automated or semi-automatic tool changing systems
Lower overall load on the press brake upper beam and clamping system
Because material is removed from the punch body, the bending strength becomes lower than standard tooling. Therefore, lightweight punches are mainly recommended for air bending thin materials. Lightweight dies can also be manufactured upon request to improve handling efficiency during production.