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Punching, Piercing & Shearing

PUNCHING, PENETRATING AND CALIBRATING IN ONE STROKE

Punching is a non-cutting mechanical cutting process. It is particularly suitable for flat workpieces. The material determines here which of the processes is the most efficient: In first place is shear cutting, the processes knife cutting and pinch cutting are rarely used.

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Splitting, joining or forming materials

Your task

Closed and open cuts, profile cuts, individual or multiple punched holes. Or are you looking for a solution to punch, penetrate and calibrate in one stroke?

Our process

Whether it is sheet metal, plastic, cardboard, textiles or foils – we develop an individual solution together with you. The punching system is based – depending on the requirement – on a press frame or tongs.

All have the advantage that they can process or produce large quantities of precise and complicated workpieces made of metal or other materials in a short time. Shear cutting in particular is suited to the further machining of semi-finished products such as sheet metal, semi-finished parts from the automotive industry or plastic parts from the white goods industry.

Punching of a roof unit

TOX Punching Equipment Benefits

TOX Punching equipment is used to create precise holes in sheet materials through a high-speed mechanical process that delivers consistent results. It is widely used in manufacturing environments where accuracy, repeatability, and production efficiency are critical. Check out some of the benefits to using TOX’s sheet metal punching products:

Precision and Accuracy

TOX punching systems deliver clean, consistent cutouts and holes with minimal burr and excellent dimensional precision — essential for high-quality production runs in sheet metal fabrication, plastics, foils, and more.

High Production Efficiency

Punching is a high-speed, non-thermal mechanical process optimized for rapid output and repeatability, making it ideal for medium- to high-volume manufacturing applications.

Versatility for Diverse Materials

TOX punching systems are designed to handle a wide range of substrates including sheet metal, plastics, cardboard, textiles, and foils, giving manufacturers flexibility across industries.

Integrated Precision Tooling

With solutions based on advanced press frames or tongs, TOX punching systems provide precise tool guidance and reliable waste management, reducing downtime and simplifying part cleanup.

Compact Footprint and Quiet Operation

TOX technology emphasizes compact machine design with integrated impact damping, enabling quieter operation and efficient use of factory floor space without sacrificing performance.

Cost-Effective Manufacturing

By producing holes, profiles, and patterns in a single stroke and eliminating secondary operations, punching reduces handling and processing time — improving cost efficiency for large production runs.

TOX Piercing Equipment Benefits

Piercing equipment is used to create precise holes in sheet materials through a high-speed mechanical process that delivers consistent results. We are proud to provide sheet metal piercing products that can help your project with these benefits:

High-Precision Hole Creation

Piercing equipment delivers accurate, repeatable holes with tight tolerances, making it ideal for applications that require consistent alignment and dimensional control in sheet metal and other flat materials.

Fast Cycle Times for High-Volume Production

Piercing is a rapid mechanical process that supports short cycle times and high throughput, helping manufacturers increase productivity in medium- to high-volume operations.

Clean Cuts with Minimal Burr

Modern piercing systems produce clean edges with reduced burr formation, minimizing secondary finishing operations and improving overall part quality.

Material Versatility

Piercing equipment can process a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and certain plastics, offering flexibility across industries and applications.

Tooling Efficiency and Long Service Life

Precision-engineered punches and dies are designed for durability and long tool life, reducing downtime, maintenance costs, and tooling replacement frequency.

Easy Integration into Automated Systems

Piercing equipment integrates seamlessly into automated production lines and press systems, supporting lean manufacturing and consistent output.

TOX Shearing Equipment Benefits

Shearing equipment is designed to cut sheet metal into straight, accurate sections without the use of heat or material removal. This process provides many benefits, including:

Straight, Accurate Cuts

Sheet metal shearing products provide clean, straight cuts with excellent edge quality, making it ideal for trimming, blanking, and sizing sheet metal to exact dimensions.

High Production Efficiency

Shearing is a fast, non-thermal cutting process that supports high-speed production while maintaining consistent results across large batch sizes.

Reduced Material Distortion

Properly configured shearing equipment minimizes deformation, preserving material flatness and ensuring parts are ready for downstream processing.

Cost-Effective Cutting Solution

Sheet metal Shearing products require minimal tooling setup and produces little waste, making it a cost-efficient option for cutting sheet metal in both short and long production runs.

Broad Material Compatibility

Shearing systems are suitable for cutting a variety of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and coated sheet materials.

Reliable, Low-Maintenance Operation

Sheet metal Shearing products are designed for durability and operational stability, requiring less maintenance while delivering dependable performance in demanding production environments.

Selection of implemented applications in various industries

Products for the home appliances industry by TOX Pressotechnik

Home appliances

Punching of the drain of high-quality steel sinks

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Products for plant engineering by TOX Pressotechnik

Mechanical & plant engineering

Punching of tent poles

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Products for the eMobility and Battery industry by TOX Pressotechnik

E-Mobility

Punching of power rails (busbars)

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Products for the automotive industry by TOX Pressotechnik

Automotive

Punching of shock absorbers and car doors

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What we can do for you

We construct, test and check the punching technology you need for your specific application. This means you can be sure that you will receive a punching system that:

  • produces clean cut edges,

  • guides the tool precisely,

  • needs little installation space - thanks to integrated cutting impact damping,

  • operates fast and quietly and

  • and also has optimum waste management system integrated.

Systems and components for punching

TOX® ElectricDrive
TOX® ElectricDrive - der flexible EXE-K
TOX® ElectricDrive

Modular electromechanical servo drive systems with press forces of up to 1000 kN.

TOX® Powerpackage
TOX® Powerpackage

The product range of the TOX® Powerpackages offers pressing forces from 2 to 2000 kN, power strokes up to 69 mm (longer power strokes are possible with the separate X-KT system) and total strokes up to 400 mm.

Special machines
Special machines

Due to the unique modular design, almost any configuration is possible from the standard press to the individual special machine in order to meet customer requirements.

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TOX® PRESSOTECHNIK L.L.C.

4250 Weaver Parkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
USA

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