METALWORKING GLOSSARY
Most common bending method on hydraulic press brakes where the punch does not fully bottom in the die. Allows quick angle changes with the same tooling. Used on all Tommy Industrial 33–440 ton models.
Fiessler German laser safety system that creates an invisible protective field in front of the die. Instantly stops the ram if interrupted. Standard or optional on Tommy press brakes.
Compact heavy-duty bench press (e.g. TIAP-5 model) with welded steel frame for pressing bearings, bushings, and pins. Up to 5.8 tons force.
Programmable multi-axis stop system (X, R, Z1/Z2) behind the die for precise repeatable positioning on press brakes and shears.
Continuous-loop blade saw for straight, miter, or contour cuts in bar and tube stock. Semi-automatic and automatic models available.
Computer Numerical Control automation used on Genius 8+1 Axis spinning machines, press brakes, and turret punch presses.
A computer-controlled lathe that shapes sheet metal discs into rotationally symmetrical, hollow parts (cones, cylinders, hemispheres).
Low-RPM circular saw (MC-315A, MC-350HYD models) for clean, burr-free metal cuts with carbide blades and coolant.
Automatic or electric-mechanical bed compensation for perfectly straight long bends. Featured on larger Tommy press brakes.
Compact touchscreen CNC for conventional press brakes with basic axis control.
Advanced conventional press brake control with graphical programming support.
Compact touchscreen CNC for press brakes with up to four axes and numerical programming.
Enhanced compact touchscreen CNC for synchronized press brakes with improved graphics.
2D graphical touchscreen CNC for synchronized press brakes with full programming capabilities.
Updated 2D graphical CNC with enhanced touch interface and offline programming support.
High-end 2D graphical modular CNC for advanced press brake applications.
State-of-the-art 2D graphical CNC in the DA-60S series with maximum flexibility.
High-end 3D graphical modular CNC for complex press brake operations.
Top-of-the-line 3D graphical CNC in the DA-60S series for ultimate productivity.
Compact touch CNC for advanced shear applications with user-friendly interface.
Versatile touch shear control with support for multiple back gauge axes and angle control.
Enhanced shear CNC with advanced programming and cutting angle control features.
Retrofit press brake control with Windows-based interface for reliable operation.
Maximum vertical opening between ram and bed when retracted. Generous daylight on all Tommy press brakes for tall tooling.
Popular 2D touchscreen CNC control system available on Tommy Industrial hydraulic press brakes.
Lower forming tool (V-die or multi-V) on press brakes and ironworkers. American-style and European-style available.
Heavy-duty vertical drilling machines with automatic tap reversing and variable speed (1-axis and 3-axis MT4/MT5 models).
Tool used to form compound curves in sheet metal.
Advanced touchscreen CNC control option on premium Tommy press brakes with offline simulation.
High-speed precision cutting system with IPG laser sources for sheet metal and plate.
Complimentary hands-on training at the Wausau, WI facility with every new machine purchase.
Flagship CNC control on 3D Precision 120 TON 8' and 190 TON 10' metal spinning machines with laser measurement and automatic compensation.
Specialized machine for cutting precise gear teeth in high-volume production.
Lathe designed for large and heavy workpieces with high power and rigidity.
Machining center with horizontal spindle for multi-sided machining of large parts.
Milling machine with horizontal spindle for various cutting operations.
Multi-station machines (55 Ton–337 Ton) for punching, shearing, notching, and pressing. Oversized work tables and custom tooling standard.
Core bending machines from 33 TON 5' to 440 TON 20' tandem. Includes servo models with VisiTouch 19MX, Delem DA53T, or ESA 875W controls.
Guillotine-style sheet and plate cutters with numerical control and variable rake angle.
Premium fiber laser sources used in Tommy Industrial laser cutting systems.
The ratio of the distance from the inner face of the bend to the neutral axis divided by material thickness. Used to calculate accurate bend allowance and flat patterns.
Infrared safety beams paired with AKAS or Lntech systems that stop ram motion if interrupted.
Precision rail system on press brakes for smooth, accurate ram movement.
Numerical Control system for basic automated operation of shears and entry-level press brakes.
The dangerous area between the upper punch and lower die where the material is formed. All Tommy Industrial press brakes include safety guarding at this point.
Heavy-duty rolls for curving sheet and plate into cylinders and cones.
CNC plasma cutting table for precise plate cutting.
Bending force rating (33 TON 5' to 440 TON 20' tandem) — see our tonnage charts for material calculations.
Moving upper beam on press brakes that carries the punch and delivers force.
Power-off protection curtain at the rear of press brakes for added operator safety.
Top-of-the-line CNC for press brakes with a 21'' multi-touch screen and up to 156 axes.
High-performance CNC for press brakes with a 19'' multi-touch screen and up to 156 axes.
Economical CNC for press brakes with a 19'' multi-touch screen and up to 156 axes.
Top-of-the-line compact CNC for press brakes with a 15.6'' touch screen and up to 8 axes.
Compact CNC for press brakes with a 15.6'' touch screen and up to 6 axes.
Entry-level CNC for press brakes with a 10.1'' touch screen and up to 4 axes.
Compact CNC for shears with a 7'' touch screen and up to 3 axes.
Energy-efficient, high-speed models (69 TON 8' to 176 TON 10') with servo motors and 220 volt 3 phase power.
Machine for rolling flat sheet into cylinders or arcs.
The tendency of metal to partially return toward its original flat shape after bending due to elastic recovery.
Production speed rating (up to 25 SPM) on ironworkers and press brakes.
Synchronized multiple machines (up to 440 TON 20') for bending extra-long plates in one pass.
Reach from frame to working center (11.81"–23.62") on ironworkers and punch presses.
Hydraulic or manual machine for bending tube and pipe.
Complete leasing and financing packages for all Tommy Industrial machines.
Lathe with vertical spindle for machining large, heavy workpieces.
Intuitive 19" touchscreen CNC control with 3D visualization and automatic bend sequencing on premium press brakes.
Headquarters and training facility (115 South 84th Avenue) offering free in-house training and demos.
Independent ram cylinder control on multi-axis press brakes for precise parallelism and crowning.