Clean Holes Without Wall Collapse

For industrial manufacturers, punching square or rectangular tubing often leads to distorted walls and messy edges. While many shops settle for slow CNC processes, the Porta Press with Mandrel Tooling provides a high-speed, pneumatic solution that keeps your tubing perfectly square and structural integrity intact.

Porta Press Tube Punching Capabilities
Feature Specifications
Material Capacity Up to 1/8" (.125) Aluminum / 12GA Stainless Steel
Profiles Supported Square Tube, Rectangular, Round Pipe, and Flats
Punch Styles Mandrel (Anti-Collapse), Dimple, Rounds, & Shapes

See the Technology in Action

Mandrel setup for square tube punching.

Custom slotting and dual-size pipe tooling.

Why Use Mandrel Tooling for Tubing?

  • Structural Integrity: The internal mandrel provides counter-pressure so the tube walls cannot collapse during the hit.
  • Versatility: Punch any shape—rounds, slots, or custom patterns—anywhere along the length of the tube.
  • Efficiency: Singular or gang holing options allow you to punch multiple holes in a single stroke, replacing slow drilling.