I just purchased our first first piece of our new fab department. We bought a 1993 Toyokoki APB-3613W that appears to be in great condition. Specs are 48” bed, 36ton and 6 axis back gauge. This will be accompanied by a Waterjet and other misc. equipment for sheet metal prototype work in the 2-25pc range. Materials will be mostly sub 1/8”, aluminum, ss, and mild steel.
We are a mostly CNC machining shop so our experience in this department is non existent. I’m looking for some help and suggestions on how to properly outfit this machine. I realize that there are hundreds of punch and die profiles but what are good general purpose die profiles? Any wear items or spares I should have on hand for machine or tooling?
Lastly, are any of you familiar with this machine, and/or control? Any insights?
I’ve been machining since 1995 and I’m really excited to get my feet wet on something different! Thanks in advance. -Chris
We are a mostly CNC machining shop so our experience in this department is non existent. I’m looking for some help and suggestions on how to properly outfit this machine. I realize that there are hundreds of punch and die profiles but what are good general purpose die profiles? Any wear items or spares I should have on hand for machine or tooling?
Lastly, are any of you familiar with this machine, and/or control? Any insights?
I’ve been machining since 1995 and I’m really excited to get my feet wet on something different! Thanks in advance. -Chris