Introduction

This case study details how a UAE-based sheet metal fabricator significantly improved its productivity and precision by implementing the 1225 CNC Turret Punch Press from Ritec Machinery. The client, needing to produce cable trays with complex slotting and hole patterns, was seeking a machine that could match their high demands for accuracy, speed, and repeatability. The 1225 turret punch proved to be the perfect fit.

Customer Background

The customer operates in the UAE and specializes in producing metal components such as cable trays and industrial perforated sheets. With expanding infrastructure projects and higher product quality requirements from their clients, they needed to upgrade their processing capabilities to maintain a competitive edge.

Challenges Faced

The client was facing several pressing production issues:

Manual Slotting and Drilling: Their previous process involved semi-automated or manual punching, which was slow and prone to inconsistency—especially when manufacturing slotted cable trays requiring tight tolerances.

Complex Pattern Requirements: The engineering drawings provided (e.g., perforations of Ø7mm holes and 57x13.5mm slots) demanded precise, repeatable punching over large sheets (up to 1000mm wide, 3000mm long).

Material Waste and Downtime: Inaccurate punching led to rework and scrap, reducing productivity and increasing costs.

Need for Automation: With increasing order volumes, the customer urgently needed to automate and standardize production to improve throughput and consistency.

Our Solution – The 1225 CNC Turret Punch Press

We recommended the Ritec 1225 CNC Turret Punch Press, a powerful, compact, and highly precise punching system capable of handling the customer’s requirements with ease.

Machine Features:

Processing Area: 2500 × 1250mm — ideal for the customer’s cable tray and perforated panel dimensions.

Maximum Material Thickness: Up to 6.35mm — suitable for mild steel and galvanized steel sheets.

Punching Accuracy: ±0.10mm — critical for coupler alignment and consistent slot layouts.

Tooling Capacity: Up to 12 stations — allowing multiple hole and slot sizes to be loaded for continuous, automated punching.

CNC System: Powered by GOOGOLTECH’s advanced control platform, enabling background programming, real-time communication, and remote diagnostics.

Floating Pneumatic Clamp: Automatically adjusts to sheet movement, enhancing accuracy and minimizing material handling issues.

Result & Benefits

Since installing the 1225 CNC turret punch press, the customer has reported measurable improvements:

Increased Productivity: Production time for typical panels dropped by more than 40%.

Higher Precision: The exact dimensions of holes and slots were consistently maintained, meeting engineering standards.

Reduced Waste: Scrap rates fell dramatically due to improved accuracy and repeatability.

Operational Efficiency: The programmable system allowed operators to run jobs with minimal supervision, improving labor efficiency.

Conclusion

The adoption of the 1225 CNC Turret Punch Press has been a pivotal upgrade for this UAE-based fabricator. The combination of high-speed performance, precision, and flexibility has helped them not only meet existing customer demands but also win new business by expanding their production capabilities.

Contact Us

To learn how our CNC turret punching machines can streamline your production:

Ritec Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

Email: cncmachinery@costergroup.cn
WhatsApp: +8618563750537