Stamp Presses and CNC Punch Press Machines
Stamp presses and punch press machines provide a fast, precise, and cost-effective way to shape sheet metal into high-quality components.
At Cambridge Dynamics, we use advanced CNC-controlled ball screw press technology to deliver repeatable accuracy and efficient, high-volume production.
Our systems are capable of producing complex, bespoke parts through processes such as pinching, bending, embossing, and forming, all to exact specifications, including punching holes in thick plate and thinner materials.
With extensive expertise in automation and tooling design, we support projects from concept through the manufacture – ensuring reliable, high-performance solutions for even the most demanding industrial applications.
Contact us today to find out more about our stamp presses and punch pressing services.
Punch presses & stamp presses
Coils or blanks of metal can be shaped into almost any desired form using an industrial stamping press or mechanical punch presses.
The team at Cambridge Dynamics – experts in the design and manufacture of custom automation equipment – regularly employs this technique in the process of fabricating highly accurate bespoke components and parts to a client’s detailed specification across an extensive range of industries.
How do stamp or punch presses work?
The experienced team at Cambridge Dynamics use a punch or stamp press to “press” flat sheet metal into a particular shape.
We automate the process using advanced CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinery, which enables us to replicate the same results with exceptional precision, time and time again.
For this reason, we are able to produce large volumes of stamped or punched components in very little time with consistent high-speed operation.
The tooling used to create the desired results is expertly designed and produced, and can create a wide range of effects, including embossing, bending, blanking, coining, flanging and punching – accurate to the exact criteria provided.
Our systems may utilise flywheel drives, drive shafts, or hydraulically powered systems, such as a hydraulic cylinder, depending on the application and required stroke length.
However unique or complex your desired component may be, we’ll be able to produce it in the most precise manner possible. Bespoke fabrication is one of our specialisms, so don’t hesitate to get in touch, even if you’re not completely sure of the part you’ll need.
We can work with you to determine the most practical and effective options for your project.
Why use Cambridge Dynamics for your stamp & punch pressing requirements?
At Cambridge Dynamics, our specialist team – composed of experts in the fields of mechanical, electrical, mechatronic and pneumatic systems – understand the importance of employing the most sophisticated and advanced techniques.
Founded in 1978, we’ve developed highly effective approaches and techniques that always employ cutting-edge technology – helping us to remain at the forefront of the industry.
Thanks to the wide range of processes we employ and the diverse array of precision devices at our disposal, Cambridge Dynamics can provide our expertise at any point within the machinery fabrication process across many countries and sectors.
We’re able to offer services right from initial machine concept and design, to the manufacture, assembly, testing, finishing and delivery of individual parts or whole assemblies.
We can even design and build specialist control systems for your machines.
How to request punch & stamp pressing services
Whatever the size or type of project you are pursuing, all you need to do to request our services or assistance is to get in touch via our
We’ll be happy to hear from you, whether you require answers to certain questions, specialist advice or a means of engaging with our services.
To help us understand exactly what you’re likely to need, we ask that all prospective clients provide as much information as possible when describing their project and the parts required. We can then fabricate all components to the greatest possible degree of accuracy.
FAQ’s
What are punch presses?
A punch press is a machine that changes the size and shape of a piece of metal, which involves placing sheet metal between dies and applying pressure via a ram that moves vertically against a fixed bolster plate.
There are several types of punch presses, which are powered differently. The ram can be driven by electric motors and a flywheel or hydraulic cylinders, or even programmed by a computer. Some systems use a clutch or braking system for more precise control.
Stamp presses are an efficient way of mass-producing accurately shaped metal parts in shorter time spans. Higher levels of automation make punch pressing a cost-effective process, with fewer mistakes and less waste. Custom die sets can be made to use with punch presses to create highly specific shapes, designs, and finishes.
What does a punch press do?
An industrial stamping press works by driving a ram with enough force to bend or shear sheet metal around a die form. The result is a specifically shaped metal part that will go on to be used in a final product. This is done much more quickly and using less labour and materials than traditional machining, and far more accurately than could be achieved by hand.
Punch press machines have a balanced, rigid frame with welded metal plates for long-term stability and safety. The material for stamping can be placed and moved either manually or via computer programming, depending on the type of stamp press. Many kinds of metal are used in punch pressing, including steel, aluminium, copper, and various alloys.
Stamp presses offer a variety of techniques to create customised pieces, including but not limited to:
- Blanking
- Bending
- Coining
- Flanging
- Embossing
- Drawing
- Trimming
- Contouring
- Countersinking
- Centre-punching
- Riveting
- Hemming
Punch presses can produce accurately shaped parts for a range of uses, from nuts and bolts to electric terminals. These stamp-pressed parts are crucial elements in products such as home appliances and construction tools, and are used in many different industries around the world.
Are stamp presses and punch presses the same?
The terms ‘stamp press’ and ‘punch press’ tend to be used interchangeably when talking about the same type of metal pressing machine. Some in the industry may take issue with the lack of distinction, but they are generally the same machine – it’s only the specific processes of stamping and punching that are different.
Both involve manufacturing a part by applying pressure, but stamping only manipulates the shape of the metal, while punching cuts out pieces from the sheet of metal. The stamping process can actually include punching at the end, or the metal can simply be pressed to deform it without breaking it away from the rest of the sheet.
As mentioned above, there are different kinds of stamp presses and punch presses, including mechanical, hydraulic, and CNC machines. The latter is often used for precise cutting or punching, while hydraulic or mechanical punch presses with dies are used for stamping metal into shapes. While stamp presses and punch presses are the same on the surface, they can be categorised according to the power source and mechanism, the frame type, or the number of rams, slides, or dies.