Bringing fabricating solutions To EuroBLECH 2018

Mate has expanded its QCT product line to include QCT Metric, AMX QCT for Amada air blow systems and MXC QCT for Wilson Series 90 systems. The QCT system is simple and intuitive to setup. Simply flip the durable latch to remove and snap the new insert into place. 

Mate QCT Metric is fully compatible with Mate’s Ultra family of guides and canisters, Mate’s Original Style guides, spring packs and Rapidset canisters. These punches are fully interchangeable with Amada NCT, NEX and Z-Tooling systems, as well as Wilson Thick Turret Metric punches. AMX QCT is fully compatible with Mate AMX guides, spring packs and Rapidset canisters, as well as Amada NCT, NEX and Z-Tooling air blow systems. MXC QCT punches are fully interchangeable with Wilson Series 90 systems.

Mate QCT punch inserts are made from M4PM tool steel, proven to be the most durable, longest lasting tool steel in the industry. Punch drivers are coated with SuperMax, Mate’s next generation coating to minimise wear and preserve fits. 

Mate patent pending QCT insert style punching system is available in metric (long stem) versions for thick turret A and B stations.

Mate Versadie HD takes clamp clearing solutions to a new level with several new design features. First, there is no need to replace the entire die with replaceable die inserts. Versadie inserts are designed to allow for the greatest lengths currently available in the industry, accommodating lengths up to 4.560” for E Stations and 3.560” for D Stations. With its tighter tolerances of the insert to the holder, Versadie has superior overall quality.

With all the benefits of the standard Versadie, the new Versadie HD offers improved slitting in thicker materials that require more than 0.016” total die clearance. The base incorporates a hat die feature to better withstand the punching of heavier materials. The die inserts are fully interchangeable with the standard Versadie. 

For superior performance and longevity, all Versadie slitting die inserts are made from MPM82 tool steel. Designed for use in high performance tooling systems, MPM82 is a high speed, particle metallurgy steel intended to provide high value and exceptional versatility making perfect for slitting operations. For maximum longevity, the die body allows shimming after the insert is sharpened during routine maintenance. There’s no need for special shims either, simply use standard thick turret die shims.