AC 255/2510NT AC SERVO DRIVE TURRET PUNCH PRESS

Amadas New AC-NT Series Servo Drive Turret Punch Press Offers High Performance
and Reduced Operating Cost in One Package.
Achieve Your Goals:
Amada is known worldwide as the leader in turret punch press technology with
more than 30,000 machines in operation. The AC 255/2510NT was developed as a
part of our ongoing mission to provide the widest range of punching solutions. Reduce Setup Time Increase Material
Improve Part Quality
Utilization

The AC-NT series utilizes an AC servo motor to drive the ram (eliminating the
hydraulic power supply and chiller). Faster Punching Customer Improve Process
Speeds Integration
Electrical consumption is less than one-half of comparable hydraulic Requirements
machines.
The AC-NT offers significantly faster punching speeds than mechanical turrets. Cut Energy Costs Reduce Floor Space
Requirements
Space-saving design makes the most of valuable floor space.

The AC-NT series turret punch press is packed with a wide variety of standard
features to help produce parts faster, easier and more economically.

Amada AC-NT Series Turrets Deliver!

Single AC Servo Drive
High-Speed, Stable & High-Quality Part Integrated Downstream
Dependable Operation Production Processing

SERIES

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 Reliable High-Speed Processing

1. Eliminate Slug Pull 2. Fine Contouring

Slug pull is often a problem when punching at high speeds, especially with small diameter holes. This nuisance Fine Contouring with the AC-NT Achieves Laser-Like Precision!
is virtually eliminated through the use of the power vacuum die and air blow tool systems included standard with Using Amadas special contouring tool, the machine nibbles at a pitch as small as 0.020" to punch complex curves
Amada AC-NT series turrets. A powerful stream of precisely-mixed air and oil inside the die helps pull slugs safely and shapes at high speeds. This is impossible with typical turret punch press tooling. As a result, it is possible to
downward, greatly reducing the chance of shutdowns, scrapped parts and broken punches. In addition, punch eliminate secondary processing such as filing and deburring.
penetration can be reduced, thus increasing total hits per minute, while increasing tooling life.
Developed Dimensions: 17.165" x 14.937"
no slug pull
Developed Dimensions: 35.623" x 35.623"
no slug pull

Material Thickness: 0.039"

Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made: 4 per 35.984" x 35.984" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 23
Number of Hits: 2,336

Filing Not Required Special Tool Not Required

Material Thickness: 0.039"
Power Vacuum Dies Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made: 1 per 35.63" x 35.63" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 3
Number of Hits: 6,685

Contouring tools
Maximum material thickness
AC-NT Slug Pull Protection Mechanism (1) AC-NT Slug Pull Protection Mechanism (2) CRS: 0.091" SUS: 0.093"
Air Blow Tool & Power Vacuum Die Power Vacuum Slug Suction System (Standard on most models)

Z tooling
The air blow tool blows air and oil mist into the die during punching to prevent slug Slugs are powerfully vacuumed out of the die to prevent slug build-up.
sticking and pulling. The power vacuum extracts the slug down through the die. The slugs are deposited either into a bin or onto a conveyor (supplied by
customer) for easy handling.

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 Reduced Secondary Operation Costs

3. High-Speed Deburring 4. High-Speed Slotting

High-Speed Deburring Reduces Processing Time Dramatically. Perform Slotting Without Overlap Marks.
Reduce costly and time-consuming, post-punch deburring by doing the work "in the sheet." Using the deburring The slotting tool (installed in a 2" auto-index station) is capable of producing overlap
tool, the burrs raised during punching are flattened-out, helping to streamline manufacturing processes. mark-free edges at any desired angle. This helps eliminate secondary filing or grinding.
Developed Dimensions: 16.732" x 14.251"

Deburring

2" Slotting tool

Material Thickness: 0.039"
Deburring performed
Material Type: GALV Tool
2" 3-" and 4-"
size
Number of Parts Made: 8 per 35.984" x 35.984" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 10
Maximum CRS: 0.063" CRS: 0.091"
Burrs Number of Hits: 856 material Aluminum: 0.059" Aluminum: 0.118"
thickness SUS: 0.059" SUS: 0.079"

Edge cut with slotting tool Edge cut by conventional punching

Overlap mark finishing Overlap mark finishing
not required required

5. High-Speed Marking Marking tool

(form-down type)
Using the marking tool at speeds of up to 900 hpm, reduce secondary
Deburring not performed operation time by adding part names, part numbers, bend lines, weld
locations and other information. Punch penetration is accurately controlled
so that the marks can be subsequently covered by paint, powder coat, etc.
Deburring Mechanism
Developed Dimensions: 7.87" x 3.307"

Workpiece

Pitch: 0.020"
Punch penetration: 0.008"

Deburring die
Material Thickness: 0.039"
Material Type: GALV
Deburring tool Number of Parts Made: 18 per 35.984" x 35.984" sheet
(0.393" x 0.393" sq.) Before deburring After deburring
Number of Tools Used: 11
Number of Hits: 27,342

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 Punching & Bending Process Integration

6. High-Speed Forming 7. Down-Forming

Parts can be formed to desired shapes and dimensions without special tools. Previously, punching and forming A floating brush table section allows parts to be formed-down or extruded at high speeds without damage to the
often had to take place in separate operations. Now, offset bends, extrusions, ribs and other forms can be added feature during subsequent sheet movements. This helps reduce secondary processing and re-working.
at high speeds, using standard tools in the auto-index stations.

Offset bending tools

Offset bending Form-down bending

8. Safety Inch Bending

Automatically add small, accurate bends and flanges. Downward
flanges can be formed with burrs oriented inward. Adding these
bends while parts are still "in the sheet" eliminates tedious,
potentially dangerous secondary press brake operations.

0.197"
Bending tools

0.118"
Form-down bending
Material Thickness: 0.031" 0.394"
Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made: 736 per 35.984" x 35.984" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 5
Number of Hits: 11,408

Inch bend tools

Extruding tools
Tip type

Endless extrusion

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 Productivity Gain Comparison

Developed Dimensions: 33.031" x 32.874" Developed Dimensions: 35.63" x 35.63"

Material Thickness: 0.047" Material Thickness: 0.039"

Material Type: SUS Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made: 1 per 39.370" x 39.370" sheet Number of Parts Made: 1 per 35.63" x 35.63" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 10 Number of Tools Used: 3
Number of Hits: 597 Number of Hits: 6,685

Productivity Gain Comparison Productivity Gain Comparison

Processing time Productivity Processing time Productivity

ARIES-245II 4min 2sec About 1.68X ARIES-245II 36min 47sec About 2.4X
AC-NT series 2min 24sec AC-NT series 15min 20sec
PEGA-357 3min 14sec About 1.35X PEGA-357 32min 51sec About 2.14X

AP100 sheet layout AP100 sheet layout

Developed Dimensions: 33.031" x 32.874" Developed Dimensions: 35.63" x 35.63"

Material Thickness: 0.039"

Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made:
4 per 35.984" x 35.63" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 10
Number of Hits: 1,196
Material Thickness: 0.062"
Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made: 21 per 35.984" x 35.984" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 5
Number of Hits: 945 *The AC-NT series uses a 1.969" x 0.394" rectangular parting tool in an auto-index station.

Productivity Gain Comparison Productivity Gain Comparison

Processing time Productivity Processing time Productivity

ARIES-245II 10min 56sec About 2.4X ARIES-245II 5min 45sec* About 2.15X
AC-NT series 4min 35sec AC-NT series 2min 41sec
PEGA-357 6min 3sec About 1.3X PEGA-357 3min 10sec* About 1.2X

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 AC-NT Functions & Mechanisms

Drive Mechanism Highly Rigid Frame
The AC-NT series uses a single AC servo motor, along with a heavy duty precision ball screw and link assembly, Amada is the originator of the
which is mounted in the bridge frame to achieve hit rates of up to 390 hpm on 1" centers (depending on model bridge frame turret punch press.
and stroke length) and up to 900 hpm marking speeds. The drive mechanism features fewer components than The precision-welded and stress-
any hydraulic system for increased reliability and uptime. A built-in load monitoring system shows actual tonnage relieved frame is made using 1.57"
requirements and combined with a shear plate helps to greatly reduce the chance of damage due to overload. The thick steel plate to help ensure
drive has been tested at over 100 million hits at full tonnage with no failures. stable, reliable production, while
providing increased tooling life
and reduced punching noise over
many years of day-in and day-out
production.
Intelligent, Reliable &
Easy-to-Use Controls
The AC-NT series is equipped
with the proven Fanuc AMNC/PC
control system to help increase
productivity. A wide variety of touch
screens allow the operator to view
turret setup, job and material data,
and scheduling, providing faster,
easier and more mistake-proof
operation than ever. An overload
detection function shuts the
machine down before damage can
occur.
Large Capacity
Turrets
The AC-NT series of servo drive
turret punch presses feature
Amada's legendary triple-track
turret, with up to 58 laser-hardened
stations, including up to four auto-
index. Thick-style tooling has
been proven to last longer under
tough punching conditions. The
wide range of sizes (up to 4 ",
depending on model) and large
number of stations means that
multi-tools are rarely required, but
can be used if desired.

1.57"

Space Saving Design Tool setup Pneumatic Tool

Ecology & Reduced Power Requirements Even with the optional 58-station
Balancer
NT technology means users can
Despite high hit rates, the AC-NT series requires only a 19 kVA power hookup. Average total electrical consumption turret, the AC-NT series features
perform offline programming A pneumatically-operated tool
during punching is less than half of a typical hydraulic machine and standby power requirements are the lowest of a footprint smaller than that of
and monitor the operational balancer makes the loading and
any Amada turret punch press. Unlike a hydraulic machine, no fluid change or chiller maintenance is ever required. the Aries 245-II. The AC-NT
status of the machine from any unloading of large station tools
series means there's no need
desktop computer or web-based faster, easier and safer.
Graph of standby power consumption Graph of average power consumption during operation to compromise quality and
connection to your network.
production rates just because of
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an optional interface for automatic
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sheet loading and unloading using
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3.4 10 Amada's MP loaders, reducing
VIPROS-255NT
8 PEGA-358NT labor costs and improving
kW 2 kW ARIES-245II productivity.
2.2 2.2 6 AC-NT series

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1
2
0.9
0 0
VIPROS-255NT PEGA-358NT ARIES-245II AC-NT series 100 200 300 400 500
Hit rate

Press pattern

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 Network diagrams Dimensions Turret layout patterns

Amada proposes a digital sheet metal fabrication system with its virtual prototype simulation system (VPSS) as the core. Layout pattern (optional)
The processing data created in the factory office are managed together by the SDD and called through the network for Dangerous Zone Maximum tool size %  D(3-") % 
use on the factory floor. Number of type A (") st. 36  

75.6"
.UMBEROFTYPE"  ST 12 18 12

Factory office Number of type C (2") st.  3 2

SheetWorks for Unfold Dr.ABE_Blank Dr.ABE_Bend PCL Number of type D (3-") st. 2 2 1
3D solid sheet metal Nesting Software Automatic bending data Network .UMBEROFTYPE% ") st. 2 - 2
Rear
CAD system programming system server system 2 3 2
vFactory Safety Fence .UMBEROFTYPE'  ST

100.7" (AC-255NT)
15.2" 19.6" 15.2"
Number of type H (2") Auto-index st. - 1 2

201.5"
58 stations (2 auto-index stations)
SDD

58

75.6"
STATIONSAUTO INDEXSTATIONS

.2 "
R295
Factory floor 51
Front
Protect Chain Dangerous Zone

37.2"
STATIONSAUTO INDEXSTATIONS
Built Type
Independent Control

45

"
AC-2510NT Network-enabled bending machines
Pass

83.2"
Line

66.7"

65.9"
OPTIONAL

(Standard)
"
Use genuine Amada punches and dies on Amada NC
turret punch presses to perform various operations.
System upgrade example* Using other than genuine Amada tools may cause
27.2" 106.6" (Anchor Pitch) " various problems.

" Before using this machine please read the operator's

manual carefully and follow all applicable instructions.

When using this product, appropriate protection

equipment that adhere to the safety regulations of your
country is necessary.
Specifications
Machine AC-2510NT AC-255NT
Tonnage 22
Press drive system Single AC servo drive
Stroke length 1.65"
Max. thickness 0.12" (brush table)
(see material mass restrictions below)
0.25" (ball bearings table)
Travel range  50" x 50"
Max. feed rate 8s9
Max. mass of material LBS& sLBS&
Max. hit rate 8!XISHPMs9!XISHPMON" pitch at 0.118" stroke) 8!XISHPMs9!XISHPMON" pitch at 0.118" stroke)
for punching pattern for punching pattern
900 hpm (at 0.019" pitch and 0.055" stroke) for marking pattern 900 hpm (at 0.019" pitch and 0.055" stroke) for marking pattern
Punching accuracy 0.003" and 0.002" (FA mode)
Turret rotation speed 30 rpm
AC-2510NT+MP-1212NJ Auto-Index rotation speed 60 rpm
NC control AMNC/PC
Power requirement 19 kVA
Max. air consumption 75 NI/min
Protective devices were removed for photography. *Automation is optional and may require machine modification. Mass of machine 26,000 lbs. LBS
* Specifications, machinery and equipment appearance are subject to change without notice for reason of improvement.

Note: AC2510NT, AC255NT and MP1212NJ (excluding hyphens) are the official machine names and model numbers for legal applications, such as
machine installation permit, import/export permit and financing application. For legibility, AC-2510NT, AC-255NT and MP-1212NJ are used in this brochure.
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