Thick turret punch press users now have two new options for making their forming operations more flexible, efficient and affordable with the Mate ULTRAFORM system.

Mate's newly introduced ULTRAFORM FX and XT holders provide affordable interchangeability with Mate's top-of-the-line ULTRAFORM insert system. These holders reduce holder complexity for machines with precise stroke control and for machine users who infrequently use or don't want length adjustment.

Mate ULTRAFORM FX
Allows using an unlimited number of forming tool inserts with just one holder. Ideal for thick turret presses with precision stroke control including Amada EM and Finn-Power eMachine turret punch presses. Mate's fixed length forming tool holder lets you take full advantage of the machine's programming capabilities. ULTRAFORM FX is available in B through E stations, and features lubrication grooves and multiple angle settings. Inserts for the FX holder also interchange with all ULTRAFORM and ULTRAFORM XT holders for complete flexibility.

Mate ULTRAFORM XT
For thick turret presses without precise stroke control or those situations where form tooling changes are desired but tool length adjustment is seldom needed -- Mate ULTRAFORM XT is the answer. Available in B through E stations, length adjustment is simple and quick. Just loosen the head cap and rotate the punch to the desired length. Also features grooved guides for enhanced lubrication and multiple angle settings for maximum flexibility. Inserts for the XT holder also interchange with all ULTRAFORM and ULTRAFORM FX holders for complete flexibility.

"Mate's ULTRAFORM system is the ideal forming tool system because fabricators may use one holder with a wide variety of special forming inserts-anything from countersinks and continuous beads to formed embosses for logos and branding," reports John Galich, Mate's marketing manager. "The results include reduced tooling cost and increased flexibility. With the new ULTRAFORM FX and ULTRAFORM XT holders, the ULTRAFORM system is even more flexible and economical."