At Scotchman Industries, special and custom tooling is engineered with one goal in mind: helping fabricators work faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. When customers require specialized tooling for their ironworkers, Scotchman designs and manufactures solutions that transform complex production challenges into streamlined, repeatable processes.
A recent custom punch tool highlights this commitment to performance and precision. Designed specifically for Scotchman Ironworkers, the tool punches four holes simultaneously in mild steel—dramatically increasing throughput without sacrificing accuracy. In a featured demonstration, the system produces 9/16” × 1-1/8” oval holes using a shear top punch, delivering clean, consistent results while operating at maximum rated tonnage.
Flexibility was a key focus in the tool’s design. The punches can be rotated 90 degrees, and the system accommodates virtually any hole shape using standard #40 punches and #82 dies. For improved material handling, the stripper assembly can be configured for left-to-right feeding, allowing the tool to adapt to various shop layouts and workflow requirements.
To enhance repeatability and reduce setup time, a custom stop was integrated into the stripper plate to ensure consistent material positioning during production runs. Like all Scotchman special tooling, this feature can be tailored to the specific application, improving both efficiency and accuracy.
Key Design Features:
- Fixed 4” center-to-center hole layout
- Individually adjustable die holders for precise alignment
- Engineered to handle full ironworker tonnage capacity
- Heavy-duty construction for long-term durability
- Application-specific features customized to customer requirements
Custom Solutions Built Around Your Process
This project demonstrates how Scotchman’s special tooling solutions are developed around real-world fabrication demands. From multi-hole punching applications to fully customized layouts, the Scotchman team collaborates closely with customers to create tooling that integrates seamlessly with the complete line of Scotchman Ironworkers—helping manufacturers increase throughput and maintain consistent quality.
In addition to custom punch tooling, Scotchman also offers custom form jaws, clamping solutions, and sawing setups for its automatic and manual cold saw product lines, all designed to meet specific customer specifications and production requirements.
For nearly 60 years, Scotchman Industries has manufactured American-made metal fabrication equipment, including hydraulic ironworkers, cold saws, band saws, pipe notchers, belt sanders and grinders, hydraulic presses, measuring systems, and programmable feed and stop systems.
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