The Wilson Tool 2-4-1 Tooling System gives TRUMPF-style punch press users a more cost-efficient approach to replacing worn tooling. Instead of replacing the entire punch, the 2-4-1 system uses a quick-change, replaceable punch tip insert—putting the high-performance material where it matters most while allowing the punch holder to stay in service.
Get More Life From Every Punch
The replaceable punch tip is manufactured from Wilson Tool International’s proprietary Ultima® tool steel, which has been shown to last up to 2X longer between grindings than standard steel. That means the durability is concentrated at the working end of the tool—the part doing the punching—without requiring you to replace the complete assembly when the tip eventually wears.
The 2-4-1 advantage:
- Replace only the worn punch insert
- Up to 2X longer between grindings
- .236" [6 mm] of grind life
- Reduce unnecessary tooling replacement
- Keep reusable components in service longer
- Simplify replacement of frequently used punches
The Cost of Punching Adds Up
The price of a punch is only one part of its total cost. Replacement punches, sharpening and the labor required to change tooling can all add up over the life of an application. The 2-4-1 system is designed to reduce those costs by allowing the punch tip—not the entire punch—to be replaced as it wears.
In the Wilson Tool example, the 2-4-1 system cuts the modeled total cost of ownership by more than half over 2 million holes.
Designed for the Way Your Punch Press Runs
Cost efficiency is only part of the system. The 2-4-1 tooling system incorporates features designed to make tooling easier to use, identify and maintain throughout production.
- .236" [6 mm] Grind Life 2-4-1 punches provide .236" [6 mm] of grind life—twice that of a standard tool.
- Keyed Punches Keyed punches load directly into the press to help eliminate setting errors.
- Easy Tool Identification A magnetic ID pad makes tooling easier to identify.
- Secure Draw Bolt Retention A draw bolt retaining ring locks the draw bolt and washer in place.
- Optional Urethane Stripper An optional push-on urethane stripper is machined to the shape of the punch to provide positive stripping while helping minimize sheet marking and noise.
Why Replace the Whole Tool?
When the working end of a conventional punch reaches the end of its useful life, replacing the complete punch means replacing material that may still be fully functional. The 2-4-1 approach separates the replaceable punch tip from the reusable punch holder. Wear the tip. Replace the tip. Keep punching. It is a straightforward way to put tooling investment where the wear actually occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2-4-1 Tooling
What is Wilson Tool's 2-4-1 tooling system?
2-4-1 is a punch tooling system featuring quick-change punches with replaceable punch tip inserts. Instead of replacing an entire punch when the working tip wears, the punch insert can be replaced while the holder remains in use.
What machines are compatible with 2-4-1 tooling?
The system is designed for use with TRUMPF, Pullmax, Boschert, Euromac and Haco punch presses.
How much grind life does a 2-4-1 punch provide?
The punches provide .236" [6 mm] of grind life, which Wilson Tool identifies as twice the grind life of a standard tool.
What is the punch tip made from?
The replaceable insert is manufactured using Wilson Tool International's proprietary Ultima® tool steel. Ultima tool steel has shown to last up to two times longer between grindings than standard steel.
Do I have to replace the entire punch?
No. The system is designed so the punch insert can be replaced when it wears instead of replacing the complete punch.
How does the 2-4-1 system lower tooling costs?
The system can reduce the amount of tooling being replaced and extend the interval between grindings. Wilson Tool's 2-million-hole example compares a modeled total cost of ownership of $194.50 for the 2-4-1 punch with $415.50 for a conventional Size II punch.
Is a stripper available?
Yes. An optional push-on urethane stripper can be machined to the punch shape to provide positive stripping, minimal sheet marking and reduced noise.