Mate’s Xcel Precision Tooling System is a thin turret punching system which increases tool performance and flexibility, offers extended tool life and allows interchangeability with existing systems. Some features of the Mate Xcel system include:

• Premium Tool Steel
• Quick tool change
• Easy length adjustment - no shims or tooling required
• Slug Free® Die design
• Convenient Maintenance Fixtures
• Multi Tool Systems

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Mate Xcel™ Tooling System For 1-1/4" Thin Turret Stations

Quality Durability Reliaility Performance Compatibility

Introducing the Mate Xcel™ Tooling System for 1-1/4” Thin Turret Stations. Mate Xcel is a high performance tooling system with features designed to reduce your set-up time, improve piece part quality and maximize productivity. Features include:

Mate Xcel™ Canister Assembly

• Quick punch length adjustment without disassembly for rapid tool change and maximum productivity.
• Push button mechanism allows punch length adjustment in 0.008(0.20) increments for quick and precise tool set-up.
• Superior engagement between canister and guide to prevent length adjustment during punching cycle.
• Self-contained, pre-loaded spring pack for consistent stripping pressure and reliable operation.
• Maximum punch-head surface area for positive contact with machine ram for reliable operation.
• Compatible with existing tooling inventory for added economy and maximum flexibility.*

Punch

• DuraSteel™ with superior hardness and toughness for extended interval between regrinds.
• Hardened double-D key for precise orientation of punches for improved piece part quality.
• 1/4 degree back taper and near polished punch flanks to reduce friction, eliminate galling, and maximize punch life.
• Maxima® coating available for extreme applications.

Stripper Guide

• Hardened and ground with superior concentricity for reduced friction and longer tool life.
• Smooth rounded edges to eliminate sheet marking and improve piece part quality.
• Compatible with existing conventional thin turret tooling inventory for maximum flexibility.*

Slug Free® Die

• Slug Free die geometry eliminates slug pulling to improve piece part quality and increase tool life.
• Highly wear-resistant tool steel provides optimum balance between hardness and toughness, for extended service life.

Xcel 2" Guide Assembly Assembly and Strippit Style Tooling for 2" Thin Turret Stations

Introducing the Mate Xcel™ 2” Guide Assembly and Strippit Style Tooling for 2” thin turret stations. Mate’s high performance tooling is designed to improve piece part quality and maximize productivity. Punches, dies, and strippers are also fully compatible with existing 2” thin turret Strippit Style holders.

Mate Xcel™ 2” Guide Assembly

• Quick length adjustment; push button on guide flange allows punch length adjustment in 0.005(0.13) increments without disassembly or additional tools
• Quick change stripper mechanism; lock button allows tool-less stripper removal and installation
• Hardened guide body reduces friction within the turret and extends machine and tool life
• Hardened guide key and keyways assure precise punch alignment for higher piece part quality
• Internal and external grooves for enhanced lubrication

Punch

• DuraSteel™ with superior hardness and toughness for extended interval between regrinds
• Hardened pin for precise orientation of punches for improved piece part quality
• 1/4 degree back taper and near polished punch flanks to reduce friction, eliminate galling, and maximize punch life
• Maxima™ coating available for extreme applications

Stripper

• Smooth rounded edges to eliminate sheet marking and improve piece part quality
• Compatible with existing conventional thin turret tooling inventory for maximum flexibility*

Slug Free® Die

• Slug Free die geometry eliminates slug pulling to improve piece part quality and increase tool life.
• Highly wear-resistant tool steel provides optimum balance between hardness and toughness, for extended service life.

Xcel™ 3-1/2” Guide Assembly for Strippit Style Punch Presses

Mate Xcel™ fully guided punch guide assembly, with inch shank punch,

Mate Xcel™ fully guided punch guide assembly, with slitting punch insert.

The Mate Xcel™ Tooling System for 3-1/2” stations deliver higher quality piece parts, with greater interval between regrinds. The two Xcel™ Punch Guide Assemblies combine innovative product design, superior material selection and high quality manufacturing processes to deliver unmatched punching performance.

Punch Guide Assemblies – Two Options.

• Xcel Guide Assembly for Inch Shank Punches—fully compatible with existing inventory.
• Xcel Guide Assembly for Slitting Punch Insert—accepts Mate Premium M4PM™ High Speed Steel inserts.

Both Mate Xcel punch guide assemblies can use conventional strippers for full compatibility with existing inventory, or new fully guided strippers to guide the tip of the punch for superior punching performance.

• Quick Change Stripper Mechanism—the stripper lock button on the side of the guide releases the simple, replaceable stripper locking ring which allows the standard or fully guided stripper to be installed and removed without additional tools.
• Hardened Guide Body—Resists dents and scratches to reduce friction within the turret and extend machine and tool life.
• Hardened Guide Key— One-piece key and hardened keyways assure precise alignment of the punch within the guide and the guide within the turret for higher piece part quality and longer tool life.
• Tool Lubrication—the guide body includes internal and external grooves to allow efficient delivery of tool lubrication to all critical surfaces.
• Quick Change Angle Settings—the upper push button provides quick release of the guide body to allow multiple angle settings to be achieved without additional tooling.

Punches – Two options:

• Slitting Punch Inserts – M4PM™ high speed steel for exceptional intervals between regrinds. Maximum width up to 0.700(17.78). Grind life up to 0.433(11.00) when using 0.048(1.20) material. Ideal for high performance slitting applications.
• Inch Shank Punch – DuraSteel™ tool steel for extended intervals between regrinds and full compatibility with existing tooling inventory.

Strippers – Two options:

• Fully Guided – The punch guide assembly holds the stripper rigidly, while the stripper guides the tip of the punch, for truly exceptional fully guided punching performance.
• Punch to stripper clearance = 0.0017(0.04).
• Stripper to guide clearance = 0.0006(0.02).
• Non-Guided – Smooth rounded edges to eliminate sheet marking and improved piece part quality. Compatible with existing tooling inventory for maximum flexibility.

Ordering Guide:

Use this table to cross reference compatibility.

• Select the style of punch – inch shank or slitting insert
• Select style of stripper – non-guided or guided

Read of the relevant part numbers.

This product is manufactured under license from Wilson Tool (Pat. 5,127,293)

Mate Xcel™ Maintenance Fixture For Thin Turret Tooling

The Mate Xcel™ maintenance fixture is a multi-function fixture designed to make installation and maintenance of thin turret tooling quick, simple and reliable. The fixture includes a universal clamp and three Quick-Set locations.

• The universal clamp allows 1/2” Snap-Apart, 5/8” Drop-In, and 1-1/4” Full Body punches to be held securely to allow the installation and adjustment of punch heads, springs, and spring retainers.
• Quick-Set positions 1 and 2 enable tooling with an orientation key to be installed and adjusted without using the universal clamp for added speed.
• Quick-Set position 3 holds the Mate Xcel™ 3-1/2” guide* securely in place to allow the punch draw bolt to be tightened to the correct torque setting for reliable operation.

The Mate Xcel maintenance fixture can be mounted to a bench, or clamped in a vice, for maximum convenience.

Xcel™ Multi Tool System for Strippit Style Thin Turret Presses

Introducing Xcel™ Multi Tool Systems for Strippit Style Punch Presses

What is a Multi Tool? - It is a tool which expands the capacity of any one station of a CNC punch press by allowing more than one punch and die set to be placed in a machine station. It is different from a cluster tool in that only one punch actuates during a ram cycle.

Mate is a world-leading supplier of Multi Tool systems with a comprehensive range of world class Multi Tool products. Including Xcel™ 3 station and 8 station systems for Strippit presses. These products are designed and engineered as an integral part of the high performance machines in which they operate.

User benefits include:

• Durable construction, designed for continuous operation in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) commonly featured in Strippit installations.
• Maximum station range capacity options available, for increased productivity.
      3 Station 1.250(31.75) - Like having a turret within a turret!
      8 Station 0.500(12.70) - Useful for intricate detail holes.
• Upper punch cassette is removable for easier and faster tool changes.
  Internal lubrication features of upper punch cassette support high speed operation.
• Multiple angle settings within the punch and die cassettes, allow maximum flexibility without increasing costs.
• Die cassette includes slide-in design and central die retention mechanism to reduce tool change time and increase productivity.
• Full OEM compatibility*.
  • MATE00109 and MATE00096—Compatible with Strippit Global Machines which include a turret keyway.
  • MATE00640 and MATE00641—Available for non-Global machines.