Identifying Your Press Brake Tooling Style

Identifying your press brake tooling style is critical for ensuring machine compatibility. Regardless of the tool profile, you can determine the style by reviewing the specific geometry of the punch tang.

Use the following reference guide to identify your specific press brake tooling system:

1. Standard / American Precision Style

Commonly found in North American shops.

½" ⨯ ⅝" Wide Tang

2. European Precision Style (Metric)

Standardized 13mm tang width.

3. Amada Style / Hooked Tongue

Features a safety "hook" for secure clamping.

Precision Hooked Geometry

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