AC 255/2510NT AC SERVO DRIVE TURRET PUNCH PRESS

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.
The AC-NT series utilizes an AC servo motor to drive the ram (eliminating the
hydraulic power supply and chiller).
Electrical consumption is less than one-half of comparable hydraulic
machines.
The AC-NT offers signifcantly faster punching speeds than mechanical turrets.
Space-saving design makes the most of valuable foor 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.
Amadas New AC-NT Series Servo Drive Turret
and Reduced Operating Cost in One Package.
Punch Press Offers High Performance
Reduce Setup Time Improve Part Quality
Increase Material
Utilization
Improve Process
Integration
Reduce Floor Space
Requirements
Cut Energy Costs
High-Quality Part
Production
Integrated Downstream
Processing
High-Speed, Stable &
Dependable Operation
Faster Punching
Speeds
SERIES
Amada AC-NT Series Turrets Deliver!
Single AC Servo Drive
Achieve Your Goals:
Customer
Requirements
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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
Material Thickness: 0.039"
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
Developed Dimensions: 17.165" x 14.937"
Developed Dimensions: 35.623" x 35.623"
Filing Not Required Special Tool Not Required
1. Eliminate Slug Pull
Slug pull is often a problem when punching at high speeds, especially with small diameter holes. This nuisance
is virtually eliminated through the use of the power vacuum die and air blow tool systems included standard with
Amada AC-NT series turrets. A powerful stream of precisely-mixed air and oil inside the die helps pull slugs safely
downward, greatly reducing the chance of shutdowns, scrapped parts and broken punches. In addition, punch
penetration can be reduced, thus increasing total hits per minute, while increasing tooling life.
2. Fine Contouring
Fine Contouring with the AC-NT Achieves Laser-Like Precision!
Using Amadas special contouring tool, the machine nibbles at a pitch as small as 0.020" to punch complex curves
and shapes at high speeds. This is impossible with typical turret punch press tooling. As a result, it is possible to
eliminate secondary processing such as fling and deburring.
Slugs are powerfully vacuumed out of the die to prevent slug build-up.
The slugs are deposited either into a bin or onto a conveyor (supplied by
customer) for easy handling.
The air blow tool blows air and oil mist into the die during punching to prevent slug
sticking and pulling. The power vacuum extracts the slug down through the die.
AC-NT Slug Pull Protection Mechanism (2)
Power Vacuum Slug Suction System (Standard on most models)
AC-NT Slug Pull Protection Mechanism (1)
Air Blow Tool & Power Vacuum Die
Contouring tools
Maximum material thickness
CRS: 0.091" SUS: 0.093"
Power Vacuum Dies
Z tooling
no slug pull
no slug pull
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Reliable High-Speed Processing
3. High-Speed Deburring
High-Speed Deburring Reduces Processing Time Dramatically.
Reduce costly and time-consuming, post-punch deburring by doing the work "in the sheet." Using the deburring
tool, the burrs raised during punching are fattened-out, helping to streamline manufacturing processes.
4. High-Speed Slotting
Perform Slotting Without Overlap Marks.
The slotting tool (installed in a 2" auto-index station) is capable of producing overlap
mark-free edges at any desired angle. This helps eliminate secondary fling or grinding.
5. High-Speed Marking
Using the marking tool at speeds of up to 900 hpm, reduce secondary
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.
Workpiece
Deburring die
After deburring
Deburring not performed
Deburring performed
Deburring
Burrs
Before deburring
Deburring tool
(0.393" x 0.393" sq.)
Material Thickness: 0.039"
Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made: 18 per 35.984" x 35.984" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 11
Number of Hits: 27,342
Material Thickness: 0.039"
Material Type: GALV
Number of Parts Made: 8 per 35.984" x 35.984" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 10
Number of Hits: 856
Developed Dimensions: 7.87" x 3.307"
Overlap mark fnishing
not required
Overlap mark fnishing
required
Developed Dimensions: 16.732" x 14.251"
Edge cut with slotting tool Edge cut by conventional punching
Pitch: 0.020"
Punch penetration: 0.008"
Marking tool
(form-down type)
Deburring Mechanism
CRS: 0.063"
Aluminum: 0.059"
SUS: 0.059"
CRS: 0.091"
Aluminum: 0.118"
SUS: 0.079"
Maximum
material
thickness
Tool
size
2" 3-" and 4-"
2" Slotting tool
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Reduced Secondary Operation Costs
6. High-Speed Forming
Parts can be formed to desired shapes and dimensions without special tools. Previously, punching and forming
often had to take place in separate operations. Now, offset bends, extrusions, ribs and other forms can be added
at high speeds, using standard tools in the auto-index stations.
7. Down-Forming
A foating brush table section allows parts to be formed-down or extruded at high speeds without damage to the
feature during subsequent sheet movements. This helps reduce secondary processing and re-working.
8. Safety Inch Bending
Automatically add small, accurate bends and fanges. Downward
fanges 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.
Material Thickness: 0.031"
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
Form-down bending
Form-down bending
Offset bending
Endless extrusion
Inch bend tools
Tip type
Bending tools
Offset bending tools
Extruding tools
0.118"
0.197"
0.394"
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Punching & Bending Process Integration
Productivity Gain Comparison
Processing time Productivity
ARIES-245II 36min 47sec
AC-NT series 15min 20sec
PEGA-357 32min 51sec
About 2.4X
About 2.14X
Productivity Gain Comparison
Processing time Productivity
ARIES-245II 5min 45sec*
AC-NT series 2min 41sec
PEGA-357 3min 10sec*
About 2.15X
About 1.2X
Productivity Gain Comparison
Processing time Productivity
ARIES-245II 10min 56sec
AC-NT series 4min 35sec
PEGA-357 6min 3sec
About 2.4X
About 1.3X
Productivity Gain Comparison
Processing time Productivity
ARIES-245II 4min 2sec
AC-NT series 2min 24sec
PEGA-357 3min 14sec
About 1.68X
About 1.35X
Material Thickness: 0.047"
Material Type: SUS
Number of Parts Made: 1 per 39.370" x 39.370" sheet
Number of Tools Used: 10
Number of Hits: 597
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
Material Thickness: 0.039"
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
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
Developed Dimensions: 33.031" x 32.874" Developed Dimensions: 35.63" x 35.63"
Developed Dimensions: 35.63" x 35.63" Developed Dimensions: 33.031" x 32.874"
*The AC-NT series uses a 1.969" x 0.394" rectangular parting tool in an auto-index station.
AP100 sheet layout AP100 sheet layout
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Productivity Gain Comparison
Drive Mechanism
The AC-NT series uses a single AC servo motor, along with a heavy duty precision ball screw and link assembly,
which is mounted in the bridge frame to achieve hit rates of up to 390 hpm on 1" centers (depending on model
and stroke length) and up to 900 hpm marking speeds. The drive mechanism features fewer components than
any hydraulic system for increased reliability and uptime. A built-in load monitoring system shows actual tonnage
requirements and combined with a shear plate helps to greatly reduce the chance of damage due to overload. The
drive has been tested at over 100 million hits at full tonnage with no failures.
Ecology & Reduced Power Requirements
Despite high hit rates, the AC-NT series requires only a 19 kVA power hookup. Average total electrical consumption
during punching is less than half of a typical hydraulic machine and standby power requirements are the lowest of
any Amada turret punch press. Unlike a hydraulic machine, no fuid change or chiller maintenance is ever required.
Highly Rigid Frame
Amada is the originator of the
bridge frame turret punch press.
The precision-welded and stress-
relieved frame is made using 1.57"
thick steel plate to help ensure
stable, reliable production, while
providing increased tooling life
and reduced punching noise over
many years of day-in and day-out
production.
NT technology means users can
perform offine programming
and monitor the operational
status of the machine from any
desktop computer or web-based
connection to your network.
The AC-NT can be equipped with
an optional interface for automatic
sheet loading and unloading using
Amada's MP loaders, reducing
labor costs and improving
productivity.
Pneumatic Tool
Balancer
A pneumatically-operated tool
balancer makes the loading and
unloading of large station tools
faster, easier and safer.
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.
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4
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AC-NT series
0.9
ARIES-245II
2.2
PEGA-358NT
2.2
VIPROS-255NT
3.4
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2
4
6
8
10
12
14
kW
Hit rate
100 200 300 400 500
VIPROS-255NT
PEGA-358NT
ARIES-245II
AC-NT series
Space Saving Design
Even with the optional 58-station
turret, the AC-NT series features
a footprint smaller than that of
the Aries 245-II. The AC-NT
series means there's no need
to compromise quality and
production rates just because of
foor space restrictions.
1.57"
Press pattern
Tool setup
Graph of average power consumption during operation Graph of standby power consumption
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AC-NT Functions & Mechanisms
*Automation is optional and may require machine modification. Protective devices were removed for photography.
Network diagrams Turret layout patterns
System upgrade example*
SDD
SheetWorks for Unfold
3D solid sheet metal
CAD system
vFactory
AC-2510NT Network-enabled bending machines
Dr.ABE_Blank
Nesting Software
Dr.ABE_Bend
Automatic bending data
programming system
PCL
Network
server system
Factory office
Factory floor
Specifications
Machine
Tonnage
Press drive system
Stroke length
Max. thickness
Travel range
Max. feed rate
Max. mass of material
Max. hit rate
Punching accuracy
Turret rotation speed
Auto-Index rotation speed
NC control
Power requirement
Max. air consumption
Mass of machine

22
Single AC servo drive
1.65"
0.12" (brush table)
0.25" (ball bearings table)

X: 3,150" Y: 2,362"
110 lbs.(F1j 331 lbs.(F4j
0.003" and 0.002" (FA mode)
30 rpm
60 rpm
AMNC/PC
19 kVA
75 NI/min

AC-2510NT AC-255NT
50" 98.4" 50" x 50"
26,000 lbs. 24,000 lbs.


58 stations (2 auto-index stations)
58
45 stations (4 auto-index stationsj
OPTIONAL
45
51 stations (4 auto-index stationsj
51
AC-2510NT+MP-1212NJ
Amada proposes a digital sheet metal fabrication system with its virtual prototype simulation system (VPSS) as the core.
The processing data created in the factory office are managed together by the SDD and called through the network for
use on the factory floor.
Dimensions
Built Type
Independent Control
R
2
9
5
.2
"
Dangerous Zone
Dangerous Zone
Rear
Safety Fence
Front
Protect Chain
2
0
1
.5
"
1
5
.2
"
1
5
.2
"
1
9
.6
"
7
5
.6
"
7
5
.6
"
6
5
.9
"
6
6
.7
"
4
5
.8
"
8
3
.2
"
3
7
.2
"
27.4" 27.2" 106.6" (Anchor Pitch)
161.4"
3
7
.4
"
(S
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a
rd
)
Pass
Line
1
0
0
.7
"
(A
C
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2
5
5
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T
)
* 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.
X Axis 370 hpm Y Axis 275 hpm (on 1" pitch at 0.118" stroke)
for punching pattern
X Axis 390 hpm Y Axis 275 hpm (on 1" pitch at 0.118" stroke)
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
Use genuine Amada punches and dies on Amada NC
turret punch presses to perform various operations.
Using other than genuine Amada tools may cause
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.
(see material mass restrictions below)
Layout pattern
Maximum tool size
Number of type A (") st.
Number of type B (1-1/4"j st.
Number of type C (2") st.
Number of type D (3-") st.
Number of type E (4-") st.
Number of type G (1-1/4"j st.
Number of type H (2") Auto-index st.
E(4-"j
24
12
2
1
2
2
2
D(3-")
24
18
3
2
-
3
1
E(4-"j
36
12
4
2
2
2
-
(optional)
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SERIES
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Amada America, Inc.
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