AMADA Press Brake Tooling

Compare published specifications without filling the gaps

Open each candidate product to review its listed model, photographs and available specifications. Punch angle, nose radius and height describe different parts of the working geometry; a lower die's opening and mounting base are also different dimensions. A missing value is a question for the quotation, not permission to copy a number from a neighboring model. Keep the catalog reference and drawing revision in the inquiry so both parties are reviewing the same item. The selected examples below show actual catalog data and link to the full product records. They are comparison candidates, not a pre-approved matched tool set.

Define the part and the complete bend sequence

Provide a dimensioned finished section with material grade, thickness range, bend length, required angles and inside radii. Mark short flanges, return flanges, holes near bends and surfaces that must remain unmarked. Include the intended sequence or identify it as an open engineering question. A profile that appears suitable for one bend may still require a different setup for entry, subsequent bends or removal. Show the intermediate shapes when clearance is limited. This information lets the review distinguish a standard catalog candidate from a job that needs a special profile or a different process.

Keep load estimates separate from tooling approval

Use the bending-force calculator only for preliminary planning under its stated assumptions. Record the actual material data and bending method, and compare the job with the documented machine, tool, holder and loaded-section limits. Overall machine capacity is not a rating for an individual punch, die or adapter. Do not use a generic calculator result to approve a retention feature or an undocumented mounting arrangement. Resolve missing ratings and installation requirements before a controlled trial. The supplier's confirmed drawings and the machine manufacturer's instructions remain part of the setup record.

Agree the quotation and first-piece acceptance record

List the exact tool references, required lengths or segments, quantities and delivery destination. Separate confirmed requirements from open assumptions, and identify any existing tools that must be retained. Agree critical dimensions, angle and surface criteria and how the released part will be measured. Before production, match the received tooling to the approved record and follow the equipment manufacturer's installation and safe-working procedure. A successful sample does not replace interface or load documentation. Retain the accepted drawing revision and inspection result so a repeat order can refer to an agreed configuration rather than an unlabelled photograph.

Published catalog examples

Compare individual records; these examples are not a matched or approved tool set.

AMADA Punch 10.17 - 85°

AMADA Punch 11.2 - 85°

AMADA Punch 11.835 - 85°

AMADA Punch 11.861 - 85°

Frequently asked questions

Will every tool here fit every AMADA press brake?

No. This is a catalog family, not universal compatibility approval. Identify the installed upper and lower holders, compare referenced interface drawings and include any retrofit equipment. Ask for confirmation of the exact proposed assembly before ordering.

Can I select a replacement from the photograph alone?

A photograph helps identify a candidate, but it does not establish unshown dimensions, tolerances, seating references or load limits. Send the existing tool reference and a drawing where available, then resolve the missing information in the engineering review.

What if my part needs a non-standard tool?

Send the finished profile, material and machine information with the constraint that a standard tool cannot meet. COVO can review a custom tooling scope. Geometry, interfaces, limits and acceptance criteria need agreement before manufacture; custom does not mean universally compatible.