Mate Precision Tooling

1. Cluster
Tools
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FOR YOUR INSPIRATION

2. FOR YOUR INSPIRATION!
Cluster tools are an ideal way to
produce repeat holes or patterns
in sheet metal. A cluster tool will
guarantee exact center-to-center
positions at all times, including
future production runs.
By increasing the number of holes
per hit, clusters are efficient,
reduce costs and can help reduce
machine wear and tear. Many
different punch designs and
cluster areas are available.
This folio shows actual customer
cluster tools developed by Mate.
We hope they inspire you to do
more with your punch press.
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A cluster tool will guarantee exact
center-to-center positions at all
times, including future production
runs

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Cluster Tools

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Cluster Tools

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Perforating sheets with
20 and 120 hole
clusters
Cluster Tools

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Insert Style Clusters:
• Higher initial cost, but
lower replacement cost

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Combination of punching
and V-line in one (insert style) cluster tool
Cluster Punching and
Forming
(Etch #01148246)

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Perforating sheets with 18
hole shaped cluster
(Double Spacing)

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• 0.8mm round and
0.5x6mm obround in
0.6mm stainless,
with Ultra® Fully
Guided
Smallest Possible
Holes

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Complex shape large cluster
tool for coil presses
(Etch #02168157)

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Fully Guided
Fully Guided Cluster

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Fully Guided Cluster
Fully Guided

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Special cluster
applications

15. Special Cluster Applications
• Long special shapes in solid style
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Special
Cluster
Applications

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Special Cluster
Applications
• Solid style for closer punch points

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Re-use expensive cluster tools
throughout different tooling platforms
Mate Trapter

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