In many fabrication units, machines receive the most attention. Regular servicing, lubrication and alignment checks are standard practice. But the tools inside the machine – the punches, dies and inserts – often don’t get the same level of care. These are the components that make direct contact with the material,…

Downtime is one of the biggest challenges in any fabrication setup. It interrupts workflow, delays delivery schedules and increases overall production costs. What many shops don’t realise is that a significant amount of downtime begins with something as small as the punch tool itself. When a tool loses sharpness quickly,…