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Identifying Your Press Brake Tooling Style

Identifying your press brake tooling style is critical for ensuring machine compatibility. Regardless of the tool profile, you can determine the style by reviewing the specific geometry of the punch tang.

Press Brake Punch Geometry Diagram

Punch Geometry Overview

Before checking the tang, it is helpful to understand the overall dimensions that affect your bend. As shown in the diagram:

  • H (Height): The overall height of the tool from the tip to the top of the tang.
  • α (Alpha): The included angle of the punch tip.
  • R (Radius): The specific radius of the punch tip.

By providing these measurements along with your tang style, our team can ensure a perfect match for your fabrication needs.

Use the following reference guide to identify your specific press brake tooling system:

1. Standard / American Precision Style

Commonly found in North American shops.

Standard American Precision Press Brake Tooling Tang
½" ⨯ ⅝" Wide Tang

2. European Precision Style (Metric)

Standardized 13mm tang width.

European Style Press Brake Punch Tang 13mm
European Precision Tooling Profile

3. Amada Style / Hooked Tongue

Features a safety "hook" for secure clamping.

Amada Hooked Tongue Press Brake Tooling
Precision Hooked Geometry

Need to use a different tooling style?

If you have European tooling but an American-style machine (or vice versa), you don't need to replace your entire tooling. We offer precision-engineered adapters to bridge the gap between any machine and tool style.

View Press Brake Tooling Adapters

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