punch press
/'pʌntʃ'pres/
Definition
Noun: A punch press is a type of machine press, specifically a power-driven press, that uses a tool and die to cut (punch) or form sheet metal into parts. It operates by forcing a punch through the material into a matching die.
Usage
The term punch press is used to describe the specific industrial machine. It is a compound noun where "punch" describes the primary action and "press" describes the machine type. * The operator loaded the sheet metal into the punch press. * Safety guards are essential on a punch press. * A punch press can be used for punching holes or blanking parts.
Advanced Usage
- Turret Punch Press: A modern, computer-controlled type of punch press with a rotating turret that holds multiple punch and die sets, allowing for complex patterns without manual tool changes.
- The fabrication shop uses a CNC turret punch press for high-precision work.
Variants and Related Words
- Press Brake (n): A different type of press machine used for bending sheet metal, not for punching.
- Stamping Press (n): A broader term for presses used in stamping operations, which can include punching, blanking, and forming.
- Punch (v/n): The action performed by the machine or the tool itself.
- Die (n): The matching tool that the punch forces the material into.
Synonyms
- Stamping press (in a general context)
- Power press
Related Phrases
- Punch and die: The paired tooling set used in a punch press.
- The engineer designed a new punch and die for the custom part.
- Punch a hole: Describes the primary action performed.
- The machine will punch a hole in the metal bracket.
Noun
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a power driven press used to shape metal parts
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