Okuma is a specialist for multitasking machines. Together with TRUMPF, the company has implemented a machine concept that works subtractive and additive. - © Cody Ellingham Athanassios Kaliudis Classic and additive Manufacturing on one Machine W hat would it be like to have one tool that does it all? A machine that offers cutting, grinding, laser metal deposition and laser hardening, all rolled into one? Seiei Yamamoto from the Japanese company Okuma couldn’t get that question out of his mind. So he picked up the phone … Headquartered in the Japanese town of Ōguchi, Okuma is one of the world’s leading CNC machine tool manufacturers. But what’s different about this company is that it specializes in multitasking machines that combine several production methods in a single unit – turning, milling and grinding for instance. These are all subtractive production methods and, at the time of the phone call, the machines only offered this type of functionality. “But what if we incorporated an additive method, too?” Yamamoto continues. “That would give us the best multitasking machine anyone has ever seen.” Partner should have experience with additive technologies Yamamoto emphasizes that Okuma wasn’t looking to reinvent the wheel: “We wanted to work with a partner that had experience in additive technology and was prepared to pair their expertise with our tried-and-true machine components and the control system we have developed here in house.” The quality expectations were high and Yamamoto was keen to get things moving quickly, without spending too much time on long test periods. “After my phone call with Antonio Candel-Ruiz at TRUMPF, I knew we’d found our perfect partner.” When choosing a laser, TRUMPF's sensitivity is required TRUMPF’s coating expert Antonio Candel-Ruiz set to work. “It was an exciting but somewhat daunting prospect. Machining processes are really fast, so we weren’t sure if adding LMD to the mix was even feasible. And how would we cater to Okuma’s broad set of requirements? They wanted a full range of deposition coverage, from wafer-thin structures to larger surfaces – and the quality had to be second to none. Then, on top of all that, there was laser hardening to consider! That effectively narrowed down the options to just one type of laser: the disk laser,” he says. In the end, Candel-Ruiz opted for a relatively powerful four-kilowatt disk laser with extremely high beam quality. Delivering twice the required performance, it more than exceeded Okuma’s expectations. They had cleared the first hurdle. “The next step was the optics,” Candel-Ruiz continues. “Flexibility was a key factor here, too, because Okuma understandably wanted to avoid having to change the optical system.” Fortunately Candel-Ruiz had the right answer up his sleeve. He chose an optical system with a variable laser spot diameter that can be adjusted between 0.4 and 8.5 millimeters. The multifunctional machines of the LASER EX series combine subtractive and additive manufacturing and enable the hardening and coating of workpiece blanks. – Cody Ellingham Quick course in additive manufacturing: Laser Metal Deposition Yamamoto recounts his side of the story: “LMD was unchartered territory for us, which is why we were delighted to find laser equipment so well matched to our requirements. The expertise in additive manufacturing that TRUMPF brought to the table was equally as important. Together, we managed to build up a huge knowledge base in a very short space of time.” The first step was for the experts from both companies to sit together, look at Okuma’s portfolio and determine which parts would lend themselves well to LMD processing. Candel-Ruiz recalls their collaboration from his perspective: “Okuma built several prototype machines for which we developed sample applications there on site. Our focus was on identifying suitable materials and the most favorable geometries. Know-how transfer was key. For example, we showed them how parameters such as laser power and gas quantity depend on which powder you’re using, and explained how to develop suitable exposure strategies.” Machine concept enables additive and subtractive technologies All the hard work has paid off and Okuma has now rolled out the enhanced multitasking concept to two new machines. They perform milling, turning, grinding and laser metal deposition and can also be used for heat treating workpieces of all different shapes and sizes. Yamamoto is over the moon with the results: “Using the machine for hardening is much faster and results in less deformation. And eliminating the need for post-processing has really paid off. Throughput times are reduced by 90 percent, enabling our customers to increase their output rates tenfold.”Design engineers are increasingly aware of the advantages that hybrid manufacturing methods offer and are factoring the technology into their production plans from the outset. “We supply the right machines for the job,” he says. “I reckon we’ll soon be seeing parts that are specifically designed to be produced or processed on multitasking machines only.” Laser additive manufacturing Laser metal deposition Athanassios Kaliudis Press spokesperson TRUMPF laser technology TRUMPF Media Relations, Corporate Communications Send feedback to the author Download item as PDF You might also be interested in: Website: OKUMA How does laser metal deposition with powder actually work? How 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Dental Technology

Case study of our customer Olson Electronics Olson Electronics, a market leader in the design and manufacture of specialised power distribution units (PDUs), has invested in a new TruPunch 1000 entry-level CNC punching machine to replace manual manufacturing methods Client's profile Founded in 1961, family-run Olson Electronics today employs 27 people at the company’s ISO9001-accredited facility in Stanmore, northwest London. By adopting an in-house design and manufacturing strategy, Olson Electronics assures the superiority of its components, development methodologies and quality testing procedures. Many of the PDUs manufactured at Olson Electronics are rack-mounted for use in data centres and other IT applications. Desk-mounted PDUs are also popular, typically for schools, colleges and laboratories. Another important industry is healthcare, in particular mobile trolleys for hospitals that require an electrical supply. In short, the company sells its PDUs to anyone who needs one, even household consumers can acquire them from Amazon or the company’s website, with products shipped worldwide Reason for investment Until recently, the company relied on manual equipment such as power presses, shears and guillotines to produce the enclosures for its PDUs. However, the arrival of Mark Rebeiro as Production Manager 16 months ago confirmed a shift in thinking.“I had a CNC punching machine at my previous employer and knew the advantages it could bring,” he says. “While there was no problem with quality regarding our previous methods of manufacturing enclosures, it was all about gaining efficiencies and being more flexible. The previous process was quite rigid: if the equipment had a 50mm square tool, we got a 50mm square cut-out – that was it. In contrast, investing in a CNC punching machine would allow us to produce any size of cut-out using just one tool.”Olson Electronics shortlisted two CNC punching machines, but the company already had a TRUMPF TruBend 3066 CNC press brake that arrived a few years ago to replace manual sheet-metal bending, a factor that was set to influence the purchase decision. “It made sense to invest in the TruPunch 1000, as well as TRUMPF tooling and software, to provide brand familiarity across the business,” says Mr Rebeiro. “We now have everything that we need from one supplier.” "Our new TruPunch 1000 has opened up other markets that we are now looking to penetrate." Mark Rebeiro After the installation... The compact entry-level TruPunch 1000 is extremely flexible, cost-effective and quick, processing sheet up to 6.4mm thick at up to 600 strokes per minute. Importantly, innovative Delta Drive dynamics eliminate the need for the sheet and support table to move in the Y axis, while full automation is possible in line with business development. Installed in April 2022, the TruPunch 1000 at Olson Electronics is predominantly processing galvanised steel or zintec from 0.9 to 1.5mm thick, sometimes up to 2mm. Batch sizes extend from 1-offs up to thousands. All enclosures are programmed using TRUMPF TruTops Boost software. The company creates models in 3D modelling software and exports them into TruTops Boost for automated disassembly. By activating the ‘Boost’ button, Olsen Electronics can take advantage of a quicker process from geometry to NC program, while the software also allows more efficient material use thanks to a shared order pool and ‘Lean Nest’ nesting processor. “It’s early days in terms of cycle time and process cost reductions, however, these are things we can now measure as we get actual run times from the TruPunch 1000 for evaluation,” explains Mr Rebeiro. “For us, the investment is more about flexibility, particularly with the global supply chain issues that the whole manufacturing industry is currently witnessing. If a component we use regularly is unavailable, we can select an alternative safe in the knowledge that the TruPunch 1000 can produce different cut-out sizes in our enclosures without any need for new tooling. Previously, the components we specified were set in stone because of the tooling we had available. ”TRUMPF offers the largest range of punching tools on the market. Among the innovations are MultiTool, which allows users to perform punching, forming and embossing processes highly productively. Up to 10 different inserts in one tool adapter ensure shorter set-up and tool-change times. Clearly, the transition from manual equipment to affordable CNC punching technology at Olson Electronics is yielding many benefits. “Business is currently good; we’re seeing steady growth year-on-year and increasing our headcount in certain areas,” concludes Mr Rebeiro. “In addition, our new TruPunch 1000 has opened up other markets that we are now looking to penetrate.” You need more information? Read the full press release here and find out more about this case study. Discover the product TruPunch 1000 Compact, versatile, powerful: the punching machine TruPunch 1000! Read the full press release

MyTRUMPF login MyTRUMPF makes life so much easier for you Individual, informative, intuitive in its use. The MyTRUMPF customer portal is your centralised location for combining many processes related to your TRUMPF machinery. The advantages are obvious: better overview and immediate access, making your workload noticeably easier. Once set up, you benefit from it every day. Your personal online customer portal is ready for you. Your advantages at a glance TRUMPF E-Shop Order your genuine parts and tools around the clock. Quickly, securely and conveniently. Find out more Order overview and tracking Keep an eye on all your orders and download your invoices online. Shipment tracking included. Find out more Service cases Conveniently report and manage your service cases online using the service app or in MyTRUMPF. Help yourself with the Technical Guides. Find out more Software Keep an overview of your TRUMPF software products and download the latest software updates for your TruTops software. Find out more Programming data for special tools Download programming data for your special tools conveniently online. Without external hardware, for maximum security. Find out more Company administrator Comply with your company's approval processes and assign roles with specific permissions. Get complete transparency about the MyTRUMPF users in your organization. Find out more How MyTRUMPF supports our customers in their day-to-day production Read the entire MyTRUMPF success story of our customer H. Steinhart Metallwarenfabrik GmbH & Co. Read the entire MyTRUMPF success story of our customer RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH. Do you want to get started with MyTRUMPF? Register now Are you a TRUMPF customer but don't have a MyTRUMPF account yet? Register now free of charge to access numerous benefits. Please register as well if you would like to use our Service app. TRUMPF Service App: the quickest route to Technical Service Whether it is a technical problem, software, a spare part or a question concerning maintenance: with the Service App and your free MyTRUMPF account, you can send your service messages quickly and easily to our Technical Service team at any time. You can solve common machine problems yourself with the help of Technical Guides. How you can easily get started with MyTRUMPF MyTRUMPF in a minute Take a look at our customer portal with our helpful short videos about the individual MyTRUMPF functions. MyTRUMPF Help Centre Help with all aspects of MyTRUMPF, the TRUMPF E-Shop and the Service App: Videos, User Guides, Flyers. Do you want to get started with MyTRUMPF? Register now Are you a TRUMPF customer but don't have a MyTRUMPF account yet? Register now free of charge to access numerous benefits. Please register as well if you would like to use our Service app.

Punch laser machines from TRUMPF offer you flexible processing of a diverse range of parts. See all the advantages at a glance. - The advantages of our punch laser machines Punch laser processing is considered particularly lucrative – as the machines master two technologies at once: they combine the efficiency of punching and the flexibility of the laser. Furthermore, punch laser machines from TRUMPF, called TruMatic, provide particularly high-quality results and are as reliable as you want them to be. 1. Punching head Punching in and of itself is a flexible technology, and the laser provides you with even more options. Punch laser machines from TRUMPF can laser cut, punch, form, tap, emboss, mark, engrave and deburr. 2. Lasers As a metal-processing company, you know that the highest level of quality is often mandatory. You will achieve it with TRUMPF lasers. You can process all desired contours in the most varied of sheet thicknesses and materials. The results are outstanding. 3. Material flow Long waiting times are a thing of the past: your material flow becomes fluid with reliable automation processes. 4. Quality Thanks to your TruMatic machine, you will produce extremely high-quality parts requiring almost no reworking or even no reworking at all. This applies to punch or laser burrs as well 5. Process reliability Make life easier for your operator and prevent extra work with clever functions. 1. Punching head – standard contours and forming with the punching head Flexible and cost-effective Minimise setup effort and maximise productivity: all punching heads at TRUMPF operate according to the mono punching head principle. This means that all punching tools can rotate by 360°. The benefits: all tools can be used in any angular position, they require significantly fewer punching tools than other designs. Large selection Our tool system offers a large selection of standard tools and endless options for special tools. We manufacture all tools ourselves from first-class steels. Punch shears are free of charge. Standard tool cartridges are available for standard tool sizes 0, 1 and 2. Economic cutting You can create slitting contours, separating cuts on forms or visible edges without nibbling marks flexibly and cost-effectively. Versatile forming You can also form thanks to plastic deformation of the sheet, for example bending or forming threads. In addition, TRUMPF offers suitable solutions for deburring – all in one machine. Minor setup effort Set up quickly and easily and wait: tools can be set up in the tool cartridge beforehand parallel to production. This protects the machine and extends the tools' service life. 2. Laser – Contouring freedom and optimum results using the laser The laser as a flexible tool The laser cuts high-quality outer contours and delicate inner contours perfectly. You can cut very near to, or even on, forms which have already been created with the slim laser head of a TruMatic. One-cutting-head strategy Through thick and thin with just one head: thanks to the single cutting head strategy, you can process all material types and thicknesses with your laser – without the need to change the cutting head. This is made possible by adapting the beam diameter in the beam guidance. 3. Material flow – logistical masterstroke Loading and unloading Make your combined punch laser machines even more efficient: the SheetMaster not only loads and unloads your machine automatically, but also sorts your parts reliably. Part removal Parts are dropped directly into containers outside of the working area through part removal flaps on the punch laser side – if required, even into multiple containers. This is possible thanks to the SortMaster Box. Disposal Automated and safe disposal of scrap skeletons and efficient scrap handling: the GripMaster, ShearMaster and the DisposeMaster will take care of these tasks. This means you have your sheet metal waste under control at all times. Tool handling You will work more productively with your punch laser machine thanks to the correct tool magazine: you will always have the suitable tool to hand with the fully automatic ToolMaster or ToolMaster Linear systems. 4. Quality – excellent part quality Scratch-free punching and forming You will punch and form without any scratches with the descending die and the active die. Nothing will get caught now when downward forming. As the active die facilitates an active forming stroke from below, you also increase your range of parts. Sheet metal punching without deformation Smooth out irregularities even during punching: the machine function "Integrated Flattening" and the corresponding tool effectively prevent accidental deformation in the sheet. Excellent cutting quality You will achieve cutting edges where you can see your own reflection, burr-free and with minimum roughness thanks to the CO 2 laser. TruMatic: your introduction to new sectors State-of-the-art solutions from TRUMPF are being used in countless industries for a wide variety of tasks and applications: there are hardly any metal or tube components which cannot be manufactured productively and to the highest quality standards using a machine from TRUMPF's portfolio. Thanks to their flexibility, TruMatic machines are your opportunity to access new sectors – the automotive industry, for example. An example: adjusting the inclination of a sport seat Challenge: High safety requirements paired with minimum weight at the same time Small lot sizes Finding an economic production concept Advantages of TruMatic machines: High flexibility, particularly during complete processing on one machine No expensive moulding dies, flexible & economical production Process steps of the TruMatic machine Versatile and productive: punch laser machines from TRUMPF will take you further Whether you want to produce your current parts more effectively and quickly or are supplying new customer groups – a punch laser machine from TRUMPF could be the perfect solution. We have been selling punch laser machines since 1979, making us the first manufacturer in this technology. Our portfolio has grown since then, the machines have continuously improved – and you can select the machine that suits you. TruMatic 3000 The TruMatic 3000 is productive and economical. Outstanding part quality and simple operation in one package. TruMatic 5000 Outstanding part quality and fully automated material flow – from loading to production to sorting! TruMatic 7000 The productive high-end machine – combines the advantages of punch laser processing in a particularly cost-efficient way. Contact TRUMPF Ltd. Telephone +44 1582 725335 Email

TRUMPF's TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber and TruLaser Cell 8030 coupled with a tube bending machine from transfluid® can process tubes automatically. - Daniel Kurr 2+1= trio of machines for automated tube processing A utomated tube processing? No problem at TecPro! The company has a real ace up its sleeve due to the interaction of an automated TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber and a TruLaser Cell 8030 from TRUMPF, as well as a tube bending machine from TRUMPF partner transfluid®. Even complex tube processing tasks can be realized automatically, efficiently, accurately and cost-effectively. Holger Malzkorn, CEO of TecPro Metall GmbH, succinctly defines the company's qualities as "flexibility, efficiency, solution-oriented thinking and expertise, enabling collaborative product optimization with our customers." A few months ago, it became clear that he was not exaggerating. A customer from the automotive supply industry enquired about a cross tube for a trailer coupling. To create it, TecPro would have to cut, contour and bend the pipe. Further contours had to be added in the curved section. Naturally, all of this is accomplished with stringent demands on component accuracy, and of course, at a competitive price point. 50,000 parts per year are planned initially, and further orders could follow. The existing machines at tube processing specialist TecPro may not suffice for this task, but Dominik Jordan, Sales Manager at TecPro GmbH, along with his team, remain open to exploring innovative approaches. "We needed an automated solution to be able to manufacture the component cost-effectively and with minimal manual effort," he explains, adding: "This is the only way to reduce cycle times, even with existing staff." Teamwork not only ensures flawless processing results within the tube process chain machine network. The open and cooperative partnership between all project participants was also a crucial factor in its success. The interaction of an automated TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber and a TruLaser Cell 8030 from TRUMPF, as well as a tube bending machine from TRUMPF partner transfluid® realizes even complex tube processing tasks automatically, efficiently, accurately and cost-effectively. Holger Malzkorn (right), CEO of TecPro Metall GmbH, is delighted with how smoothly the project has gone: "TRUMPF and transfluid® worked closely together. As a result, we have been able to access consultancy services, machinery and commissioning assistance from a single source." Better together TecPro Metall GmbH, based in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, is part of the Neuenhauser Group, a conglomerate that includes metalworking firms. The main advantage is that customers benefit from the specialist expertise of the individual companies and from the synergies fostered by the company network. TecPro Metall GmbH supplies the automotive and commercial vehicle industry and the mechanical and plant engineering sectors with components, complete assemblies and systems. The primary focus is on tube processing. "Like the entire Neuenhauser Group, we also rely exclusively on machines supplied by TRUMPF. So our contacts in Ditzingen were our first port of call for the tube process chain project," explains Malzkorn. Everything from a single source For Raphael Heinzelmann, TruLaser Tube Product Manager at TRUMPF, TecPro's requirements are nothing new: "There is an increasing demand for automated processes in tube processing. Our systems offer our customers optimum conditions for this. "At TecPro, what was lacking for a seamless, automated tube process chain was a tube bending machine, a component not present in TRUMPF's portfolio." TRUMPF's expert team addressed this gap by establishing a strategic partnership with transfluid® Maschinenbau GmbH, a specialist in tube bending and processing machines. "Together, we can now provide an automated tube processing chain that aligns with our rigorous quality standards," Heinzelmann explains. The solution at TecPro consists of the precisely coordinated interaction between the automated TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber laser tube-cutting machine and a TruLaser Cell 8030 3D laser system from TRUMPF. "The third machine in the group is an all-electric CNC mandrel bending machine from our partner transfluid®," says Heinzelmann. The process chain is automated by a robot. Dominik Jordan, Sales Manager at TecPro GmbH, is very satisfied with the tube process chain, saying, "As a team, the machines and automation provide the perfect solution for manufacturing the requested component." TecPro gains a competitive advantage through the automated tube process chain and its straightforward programming. Even complex tube processing tasks can be accomplished automatically, efficiently, precisely and cost-effectively. Cutting, bending, lasering TecPro has had many years of positive experience with laser tube cutting machines from TRUMPF. In addition to a TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber , the TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber is already part of TecPro's machine park. "However, the requested component also required a machine that is capable of inserting contours into bending areas," explains Dominik Jordan. Now that TRUMPF has trial-manufactured some of the TecPro components on a TruLaser Cell 8030, i its evident that this 3D laser system will be integrated into the automated network. "The TruLaser Cell 8030 is designed specifically for automated production and impressed us with its precise processing quality and process reliability," says Jordan. "TecPro opted for the CNC mandrel bending machine from transfluid® to bend the pipes," explains Heinzelmann. The tube process chain has been optimized to facilitate seamless production of the cross tube for the trailer coupling. The TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber accurately cuts the tubes to size and applies necessary contours. The tubes are then transported to the transfluid® tube bending machine, where the robot loads them automatically. After bending, the robot takes the components to the TruLaser Cell 8030. This is where final processing takes place. The 3D laser system cuts out contours that cannot be added prior to bending because they would otherwise be warped. Following the pre-cutting process on the TruLaser Tube 7000, the tubes are transferred to the system network. Here, a robot arranges them in a bundle space before individually separating them on a table. The systems in the machine network are operated automatically by a robot system that transports the parts automatically from one processing step to the next. The TruLaser Cell 8030 is used for final processing of the component. Apart from its precise processing capabilities, the system also stands out for its intuitive programming interface, which saves time. The TruLaser Cell 8030 3D laser system from TRUMPF enables the cutting of precise contours that cannot be introduced prior to bending, as they would otherwise risk deformation. Exceptional individually, but truly unbeatable as a team A delighted Dominik Jordan explains, "Each machine in itself presents advantages that will ultimately translate into quality and cost advantages for us in future projects." TecPro is particularly impressed by the process reliability of the TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber. TecPro employees commend the TruLaser Cell 8030 for its intuitive programming interface, which saves time and enhances efficiency. "After uploading the fixtures, including the component, programming virtually takes care of itself", says Dominik Jordan. The bending machine from transfluid® not only consistently meets the specified tolerances, but also offers the advantage of quick and easy setup through its tool changer. "It also copes well with heavy components," adds Jordan. Both TecPro and the automotive supplier confirm that as a team, the machines and automation provide the perfect solution for manufacturing the requested component. All parties involved in the project are extremely satisfied with the collaborative partnership. "Our contacts at TRUMPF and transfluid® worked very closely on this project. This proved convenient for us, as we felt that we received advice, machines and start-up services from a single source," Malzkorn concludes. You can find out more about tube processing and the tube process chain at the following two events: TRUMPF in-house exhibition INTECH at the headquarters in Ditzingen: April 09 - 12, 2024 Tube trade fair in Düsseldorf: April 15 - 19, 2024 Created on 08/03/2024 Sheet Metal Bending 3D-cutting Laser cutting Daniel Kurr TRUMPF Group Communications Send feedback to the author Download item as PDF You may also find this interesting: Stars, steel and silhouettes – laser meets Japanese art Big business with thin sheet – MERZ triples processing High tech provides help for the deaf: implant manufacturers use marker lasers from TRUMPF

Punching with TRUMPF is far more than perforating sheets & metal. Use TRUMPF punching machines for specific applications to ensure success for your company. - The benefits of our TRUMPF punching machines Punching with TRUMPF is more than just perforating sheets Metal punching, slitting, forming, countersinking, rolling, marking, deburring and tapping: you can manufacture complete metal components on a TRUMPF punching machine. The technology is versatile due to the abundance of punching tools. There is basically no punching burr with today's CNC punching processes. Sorting and removal is also easier than ever with TRUMPF thanks to a variety of automation solutions. Punching proves to be a real time-saving technology for many applications – use TRUMPF punching machines for specific applications to ensure the future success of your company. 1. Geometrically perfect shapes 2. Versatile parts processing 3. Quick, quicker, punching 4. Clever concept 5. Safe processes 6. Make more automatically 1. Geometrically perfect shapes Only a punching machine can achieve geometrically precise shapes to the highest levels of quality – with no needle holes or spatter, no waves or scratches. This means, for example, that you can create a perfectly round circle or a perfect square. 2. Versatile parts processing Punching, slitting, forming, countersinking, tapping, rolling, marking and deburring: one punching machine masters all these processing steps. This saves time, as setup and programming only have to be carried out once. Your advantage: you fully manufacture a variety of parts on just one machine – and the process can even be fully automated if you so wish. 3. Quick, quicker, punching If you are producing a number of identical shapes in one go, punching is unbeatably fast and has no competition when it comes to price. Perforated sheets are a classic processing example: for this application, punching machines outperform all other technologies in terms of speed and cost-effectiveness. 4. Clever concept You will satisfy every customer request with the high-quality tools from TRUMPF. The special feature: the punching head can rotate any tool in any angular position – we call that 360° rotation. All tools can be positioned in any tool station regardless of their size. 5. Safe processes Intelligent functions and numerous removal and sorting options assist as you work, making your processes fluid and safe. 6. Automatically earn more Loading, unloading, sorting, disposal as well as tool handling: choose from the range of custom-fit automation variants. As such, you benefit from the turnkey concepts of the one-stop supplier which is TRUMPF – including machines, automation, programming and production control technology. Maximum strokes/minute Tool rotation Quieter punching Classic example: perforated sheet A classic processing example is perforated sheets: punching machines for this application outperform all other technologies in terms of speed and cost-effectiveness. Find out for yourself! Time savings in % Time expenditure in % Example: perforated sheet with 15,510 holes, medium sheet size: 2,500 x 1,250 mm, sheet thickness: 1 mm, bore hole diameter: 8 mm Result: you save 76 % processing time with a single tool, and as much as 95 % processing time with a cluster tool! Punching makes you extremely flexible – with just one machine, you can produce complete parts with punched holes, threads, and formed sections. Denis Macak Head of Punching Tools Production, TRUMPF The right machine for your success From setting up to punching to removing your parts, TruPunch machines are built down to the smallest detail to maximise your utilisation. The result: highly precise and scratch-free parts – you can rely on that one hundred per cent even after many years of use. From the TruPunch 2000 entry-level machine to the high-end TruPunch 5000 productive machine, you will find the right machine for your application with us. TruPunch 2000 The perfect entry into punching: fast and versatile – for small to medium formats. TruPunch 3000 Scratch-free parts, efficiently processed: the TruPunch 3000 achieves outstanding part quality and is your complete solution for punching and more. TruPunch 5000 The high-end machine sets standards: maximum axis dynamics make it highly productive, and it provides optimum part quality along with flexibility thanks to retractable clamps and active dies. Contact TRUMPF Ltd. Telephone +44 1582 725335 Email

TRUMPF receives the Deutscher Zukunftspreis. JFY, TRUMPF Financial Services, EHT, AXOOM, Additive Manufacturing join. New work alliance, Blaugarten in 2019 - The path to Industry 4.0 2013-2019 2013 Expansion of development TRUMPF expands its development headquarters for solid-state lasers in Schramberg to include a new R & D Centre, thus adding 6,200 square metres of floor space to the company site. German Future Prize For their entry "Production with light flashes – ultrashort pulse lasers for industrial mass production", researchers from TRUMPF, Bosch and the University of Jena are awarded the prestigious German Future Prize from the German Federal President. Former President Joachim Gauck presented the award to the winning team personally. TRUMPF acquires majority share of JFY TRUMPF enters into a close collaboration with the Chinese machine tool manufacturer Jiangsu Jinfangyuan CNC Machine Company Ltd. (JFY). TRUMPF acquires a majority share of the Chinese company of around 72 percent. 2014 Foundation of the TRUMPF Bank TRUMPF establishes its own bank for the flexible financing of TRUMPF products for customers worldwide. At the start of 2015, TRUMPF Bank enters into the investment business and offers its German employees savings and fixed deposit accounts, which are managed via online banking. The medical technology branch is taken over by the U.S. medical technology manufacturer Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. 2015 Takeover of one of the oldest companies in Germany With EHT, TRUMPF takes over one of the oldest companies in Germany. EHT Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH in Teningen, Breisgau, was founded in 1771 as Eisen- und Hammerwerke Teningen (EHT) and produces die folding machines and guillotine shears. Additive manufacturing At the Formnext trade show, the company presents new machines for the 3D printing of metal parts. The technology behind the new 3D printers is also known as additive manufacturing. 2016 New work alliance With the new work alliance, TRUMPF responds to the challenges of the future such as dynamic brand development, digital change and the need for more individuality. The aim is to make it possible to reconcile home and work life. The work alliance focuses on mobile working, an agile time system, a qualification initiative and arrangements for age-appropriate working. TRUMPF opens a Smart Factory in Chicago TRUMPF opened the Smart Factory in Chicago in September 2017. This technology centre for Industry 4.0 solutions was planned entirely with digitally networked production processes. The emphasis was on the consultation and training of customers regarding the introduction of digitally networked production solutions. The Smart Factory served as an important milestone in the sustainable expansion in the market in the USA. 2019 Opening of "Blaugarten", the company's day care centre TRUMPF opens a company day care centre in May 2019 at its head office in Ditzingen. The building covering 1,200 square metres offers a total of 70 children room for playing, learning and resting. 20 of the facility's places are offered to the public. The independent sponsor POLIFANT carries the educational responsibility for the day care centre. The building complies with state-of-the-art ecological criteria: The support structure and the walls are made from natural wood without glue. 2005-2012 New management 2020 – today Setting the course of technology for the next 100 years Contact TRUMPF Group Telephone +49 7156 3030 Email

Jürgen Bickel and his daughter Melanie have specialised in customised solutions for special productions with their company Bickel Blechtechnik. They took a long time searching for the ideal solution for panel bending because they wanted to bid farewell to low-margin series orders. They struck gold with TRUMPF: as the first customer worldwide at the time, they used the TruBend Center 5030 in 2014. The machine opened up new form and format varieties. The unique additional height axis on the part manipulator facilitated designs for Bickel Blechtechnik which had never been possible before. Bickel GmbH www.bickel-blechtechnik.de Bickel GmbH Metallbau Blechtechnik, based in Oberderdingen, produces customised solutions from steel, stainless steel and aluminium for special productions in the area of apparatus construction and mechanical engineering, among others. Jürgen Bickel founded the company in 1983 with a TRUMPF copy nibbler, a used guillotine shear and a manual panel bender. Today, he and his daughter Melanie run an innovative company with a modern machine fleet and 40 employees. Industries Metal construction, automation engineering, CNC sheet metal processing, systems engineering, vehicle construction, commercial chains, mechanical engineering Number of employees 40 Location Oberderdingen (Germany) TRUMPF products TruBend Center 7030 Challenges Low-margin series orders are a thing of the past for Bickel Blechtechnik. The company needed a panel bender with maximum flexibility to produce customised solutions for special productions and to implement them as prototypes and in series. Jürgen Bickel and his production manager tested everything the market had to offer for a good five years. But they could not find a machine that met their requirements along with the necessary service package. The panel bending technology of the TruBend Center 5030 offers us new opportunities. Jürgen and Melanie Bickel Company founder and his daughter Solutions The first TruBend Center 5030 was sent to Oberderdingen in 2014. The total package was just right for Bickel Blechtechnik after TRUMPF took over Codatto. Jürgen Bickel says, "The flexibility of the machines from Lonigo in Italy has impressed us for a long time. Since TRUMPF has taken over the products and the technology, we are now sure of the service support that we need." But of course in the first place, the TruBend Center 5030 convinces all on its own with its unique machine concept. It has an additional height axis on the part manipulator which makes it extremely flexible: the part manipulator can secure the workpieces in different positions. It can be used to manufacture components with negative bends and even very narrow profiles without any problems at all. Even with standard tools, the TruBend Center facilitates a great variety of formats and forms: minimum flange lengths, high nesting, small profiles, components with formed sections, recesses and the most varied of radii are possible. Good solutions have also been found for any problems with processing of perforated sheets. Suction cups which can be positioned flexibly or optional magnet holders secure the sheets so that they cannot slip. Implementation "The panel bending technology of the TruBend Center 5030 offers new opportunities," says Jürgen Bickel. "This inspired our cooperation partners to create more modern designs as well." Bickel can now implement a curved front for many sheet metal components. The system combines panel bending technology and die bending as well: a housing component is initially given a curved front in the TruBend Center during radius bending. Then it receives dimensionally accurate flanges on the press brake. Any restrictions on part variety have been lifted. Forecast Bickel Blechtechnik has obtained a complete package for more flexibility in daily production with the TruBend Center 5030: even in the event of a malfunction, no machine is idle here for long. The team takes care of maintenance and repairs themselves and appreciates TRUMPF's prompt spare parts service and the competent manufacturer hotline. Find out more about this product TruBend Center 7030 The TruBend Center 5030 processes your sheet metal with outstanding flexibility. Discover what is arguably the widest range of parts in this machinery category with the panel bending technology from TRUMPF. Going far beyond the classic panel bending range, you can use them to bend even complex components semi-automatically. PDF Download Download the success story as a PDF file here

To cut sheet metal, TRUMPF can offer you sheet metal cutters, slitting shears, and nibblers. - Cutting with sheet metal cutters, slitting shears, and nibblers To cut sheet metal, we can offer you sheet metal cutters, slitting shears, and nibblers. Shear cutting process The shear principle allows deformation of the material, but no material is lost in the form of scrap chips. When cutting with the sheet metal cutters ,the upper moving cutter blade moves against the fixed lower cutting table blade. This puts high tension on the material to be machined and creates what is known as a lead crack. With sheet metal cutters, the material is sheared off at a high cutting speed and the cutting table blade absorbs the entire shear force of the moving cutter blade. Advantages Excellent performance on curves Quick, precise cutting Long tool life Chip-free cutting Great cut quality Slitting shears process Deformation in the sheet is completely avoided with slitting shears. This is because slitting shears have two cutting inserts next to each other, unlike conventional shears. The blade makes a swivel movement in the shearing gap and cuts during the upward movement. The resulting sheared off chip rolls up in a spiral. We have developed a variety of slitting shear blades for different applications. A delicate, slim blade shape improves the performance on curves. A robust blade, on the other hand, is very suitable for straight coil cutting. Advantages Deformation-free cutting Great cut quality Quick working speed Nibbling process Nibbling is a cold process without heat influence. Unlike thermal and other mechanical processes, nibbling produces no dust emissions, gas emissions or smoke. The punched material comes out in the form of chips. The tools used are a punch and a die. Nibbling is based on the principle of separating plate-shaped parts with punching strokes in quick succession. The punch nibbles a cutting track into the sheet with upward and downward movements. The die holder absorbs the entire punching force of the punch. They are therefore extremely robust and made of highly durable steels. Different punches Up to 3.5 mm, hollow round punches are used. This allows you to turn the machines in place. For 3.5 mm and above, rectangular punches are used. The narrow punch shape provides a high degree of manoeuvrability. Advantages Distortion-free and emission-free cutting High cutting speed Clear view of the work surface Low feed force regardless of sheet thickness Contact TRUMPF Group Telephone +49 7156 3030 Email

Presentation of the first motor-driven hand shears for cutting sheets and presentation of stationary curve shears, change of logo as from 1948. - Hand-guided machines for simple sheet metal processing 1934-1949 1934 The first motor-driven hand shears The company presents the first motor-driven hand shears (HSP 201) for cutting sheet metal. This results in a wide range of power tools. 1937 Name change The company is renamed "TRUMPF & Co. vormals Julius Geiger GmbH". 1939 TRUMPF during the Second World War As well as its product range of electric hand shears and flexible shafts, TRUMPF also makes foot pumps for aircraft construction as a sub-supplier to Elektron-Co. mbH in Bad Cannstatt. Of a total of over one hundred workers at the company, a third are forced labourers from France, the majority of whom come from Vierzon, south of Paris. The production buildings remain undamaged. 1947 Construction of stationary curve shears Christian Trumpf decides to build stationary curve shears. These are presented under the name "TRUMPF Aushauschere TAS". 1948 Change to the logo In 1948, TRUMPF changes its logo due to the new product field. The spade logo is then used for over thirty years. 1923-1933 It all began with flexible shafts for attachable tools 1950-1959 Stationary machines establish themselves Contact TRUMPF Group Telephone +49 7156 3030 Email

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TRUMPF makes its first million, first curve shears with adjustable stroke, patenting of coordinate guide for sheet metal, company expansion. - Stationary machines establish themselves 1950-1959 1950 The company makes its first million The company has 145 employees and makes its first million in turnover. The TAS 4, the first TRUMPF curve shears model with adjustable stroke, is built. The stationary machines lead to the company's expansion and internationalisation. In August 1950, Berthold Leibinger begins his training at the company of his godfather, Christian Trumpf. His apprenticeship pay is DM 65 per month. 1953 Internationalisation TRUMPF now appears at international trade shows and starts building its customer base abroad. The curve shears are sold successfully all over the world. This necessitates a second production site. Hugo Schwarz becomes a shareholder and commercial director. He holds this position within the company until 1978. Hugo Schwarz becomes a shareholder and commercial director. He holds this position within the company until 1978. 1955 TRUMPF opens a plant in Hettingen in the Swabian Alps With around 460 employees, Hettingen is nowadays a key hub in the production network of the TRUMPF Group and is considered the centre of excellence for powerful punching machines. It also produces laser processing machines and parts/assemblies for laser processing machines. 1956 Improved cutting process for curve shears In 1956, Berthold Leibinger begins an experimental diploma thesis at TRUMPF and deals with improving the cutting process for curve shears. After receiving his diploma certificate from the University of Stuttgart in 1957, Leibinger works at TRUMPF until 1958, when he takes up a position at the Cincinnati Milling Machine Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, which at the time is the world's largest machine tool manufacturer. 1957 NC control TRUMPF patents the coordinate guide for sheets: It is the starting point for the NC control, which will soon be used on all machine tools. This technical development eliminates the need for the machine operator to manually guide the sheets and enables cutouts and contours to be nibbled (continuous punching) down to the millimetre. The coordinate guide is the first step towards numerically controlled feed motion. 1934-1949 Hand-guided machines for simple sheet metal processing 1960-1967 New processes Contact TRUMPF Group Telephone +49 7156 3030 Email

With a new TRUMPF VarioPress 500 company Wagner bends and coils sheet metal of all thicknesses for all it’s worth. - © Florian Bilger No expense spared M ichael Wagner does not shy away from making major investments: With two new systems, he bends and coils sheet metal of all thicknesses for all it’s worth. When it comes to business, Michael Wagner takes a pragmatic approach. If technical constraints prevent him from processing customer inquiries with his existing machinery, he acts right away and installs new systems in his production halls. His new, large-format bending machine is a case in point: to enable him to easily bend long parts made from four- or five-millimeter sheet steel, the company owner has added a TRUMPF VarioPress 500 with a length of nine meters and a press force of 500 metric tons to his machine fleet. Previously, even with his most advanced system, he increasingly found himself up against seemingly insurmountable challenges: “Until recently, our swivel bending machine allowed us to work parts with a length of ten meters, but unfortunately only up to a thickness of three millimeters,” Wagner says. That’s pretty good, but unfortunately not good enough, because: “On our old VarioPress, we were able to process the frequently requested four-millimeter-thick edge parts only up to a length of 6.5 meters.” Wagner did not hesitate for long, concluding: “I need more flexibility in my production hall!” From workshop to 5,000 square meters Flexibility is a catchword that truly characterizes Wagner’s company in Herbolzheim, Germany. Founded by his grandfather Robert as a sheet-metal workshop back in 1910, the company has developed under the management of Michael’s father Karl-Heinz into a specialist for roofs and facades made of aluminum or steel. Whereas Robert Wagner plied his trade in a small workshop in nearby Riegel, the CNC sheet-metal processing company run by Michael Wagner is housed in a Herbolzheim production hall recently enlarged to 5,000 square meters. In total, the company employs 23 people here: six in sheet-metal processing and the remainder work for Karl-Heinz Wagner in facade and roof production, at the sheet-metal workshop, and on sanitary installations and heating. High vertical range of manufacture “We are all dependent on the construction industry, which means that our workload is subject to seasonal fluctuations. That’s why we choose to operate only one shift all year to see us all through the quieter periods,” Michael Wagner says. As a rule, nearly all production work is done in-house, with the CNC sheet-metal processors supplying the other business divisions. “This gives us an obvious advantage over our competitors, who have to buy many things that we can produce in-house,” the 36-year-old explains. Anything is possible Besides major customers, for whom he executes orders of between 15 and 20 metric tons, Wagner’s customer base is made up of many low-volume customers – craftspeople as well as private individuals who order one-of-a-kind products. To ensure his company can supply all customers within 48 hours, Wagner maintains a well-stocked warehouse. Regarding painted steel sheets alone, there are 52 RAL colors to choose from (note: refers to the RAL company in Bonn, Germany). Apart from sheet steel between 0.75 and five millimeters in thickness, Wagner also processes galvanized sheet steel, aluminum, titanium zinc, copper and stainless steel. The backgauge system of the new TRUMPF EHT VarioPress 500 is coupled with CNC-controlled bending aids and a clamping device. Picture: Florian Bilger Founded by his grandfather Robert as a sheet-metal workshop back in 1910, the company Wagner in Herbolzheim, Germany, has developed under the management of Michael’s father Karl-Heinz into a specialist for roofs and facades made of aluminum or steel. Michael Wagner runs the CNC sheet-metal processing company. Picture: Florian Bilger To ensure his company can supply all customers within 48 hours, Wagner maintains a well-stocked warehouse. Apart from sheet steel between 0.75 and five millimeters in thickness, the company also processes galvanized sheet steel, aluminum, titanium zinc, copper and stainless steel. Picture: Florian Bilger As well as the TRUMPF VarioPress 500, Wagner has also invested in a new decoiling system. Picture: Florian Bilger To enable him to process all these materials to perfection – even for a batch size of one – Wagner has equipped his new TRUMPF VarioPress 500 with many extras that guarantee outstanding production quality. The backgauge system, for example, is coupled with CNC-controlled bending aids and a clamping device. Thanks to these and the support brackets at the front, it’s possible to prevent long, thin metal sheets from sagging and to guarantee gentle, precision workmanship. “These extras also reduce the strain on my staff,” Wagner adds. He also expects the die movement along the entire nine meters of the embedded machine to provide flexibility: “All in all, we have made it possible to expand our portfolio. The press force and the bending length of nine meters grant us flexibility and new opportunities.” One thing leads to another As well as the TRUMPF VarioPress 500, Wagner has also invested in a new decoiling system. This allows him to cut sheet metal directly from coils. In his eyes, this was a perfectly logical way to go, because: “With our existing system, I could coil materials with thicknesses of up to just three millimeters. However, our investment in the large press meant we needed a decoiler that can cope with as much as five millimeters.” Wagner believes that quality, speed and reliability are the cornerstones of his company’s success. These are attributes he also appreciates in his partners: “We are extremely satisfied with our existing EHT and TRUMPF machines. Thanks to our proximity to Teningen, technicians can be on site quickly should any issues arise. I am pleased that TRUMPF and EHT now offer customized bending machines. And I’m confident that I’ve chosen the right partners and that my investment will pay off.”

TRUMPF develops power tools and plasma excitation solutions for the construction industry, which can be used for glass coating, for example. - Construction industry Robust and durable – TRUMPF products are tailored to the industry The construction industry is booming, with construction experts believing the industry is capable of growth of up to 70% by 2025. TRUMPF sees a promising future for the construction industry and has developed power tools which meet exacting customer requirements. The focus is on robust, durable products which can be used efficiently. TRUMPF can provide the right power tool for virtually any metalwork. When our competitors' tools can't cut it, TRUMPF's products are a cut above the rest. Our machines can easily handle flat sheets made from mild steel or carriers up to 10 mm thick, for example. Roofs & facades Construction work on roofs and facades is always particularly challenging. TRUMPF wants to make this work as simple and safe as possible and has therefore developed lightweight and durable mobile power tools. For example, the TRUMPF panel cutter can cut roof panels and wall sections accurately at right angles, in a single operation without the need for a starting hole. Our slitting shears are also highly accurate. They produce distortion-free cuts and are ideal for interior cutouts and notches. The profiling nibblers can be used universally for trapezoidal and corrugated sheets as well as C-L-U profiles. Cutting Dismantling work Dismantling specialists have relied on the robust TRUMPF nibblers for decades. When disassembling tanks, the most crucial aspect for us is the safety of our employees and the environment. Our nibblers do not produce any flying sparks, which prevents explosions. There are also no emissions such as unwanted smoke which could endanger our employees' health. When developing the tools, we focus on designing them for everyday use and ensuring that customers incur minimal repair and maintenance costs over the course of the tools' (often long) service lives. Cutting Heating, air conditioning, ventilation Regardless of whether you need to prepare accurate interior cutouts on ventilation grilles or lock extremely long Pittsburgh lock seams – with the shears, slitting shears and seam lockers from TRUMPF, you can complete these tasks quickly and to a consistently high quality level. Our power fasteners enable you to attach connection flanges for ventilation and heating ducts and produce straightforward, fatigue-resistant sheet metal connections without the use of consumables – a clear competitive advantage over other methods. The durable battery machines also enable our customers to move around the construction site as they wish. Cutting Joining Architectural glass & glass coating When coating glass for the purposes of temperature control, scratch resistance, anti-reflection treatment or solar control coatings, high demands are placed on the power supply to ensure the architectural glass is coated evenly and to a high quality. This can only be achieved with plasma technology. Direct-current and medium-frequency generators (DC and MF generators) from TRUMPF Hüttinger can offer a wide power and frequency spectrum. Leading manufacturers of large-scale coating systems rely on our MF, bipolar and DC generators because our products fulfil stringent requirements regarding quality, reliability and long-term stability. Passive sputtering (PVD method) Reactive sputtering Contact TRUMPF Ltd. Telephone +44 1582 725335 Fax +44 1582 399260 Email

Affordable introduction to the TRUMPF bending world: TruBend 1000 Basic Edition. More about the three press brake models Core, Classic and Comfort. - Which bending machine model is best for you? The TruBend Series 1000 is available as a Classic and Comfort variant. The following information will help you choose the right model. Classic model for universal bending Comprises a classic configuration and is fitted with a 4-axis backgauge, a standard tool set and a traditional QuickClamp tool clamp, with which you can also set up tools from third party suppliers. The classic model is designed for a broad range of bending tasks. Comfort model for versatile bending The Comfort model stands out with its extended configuration with 4-axis backgauge, hydraulic TRUMPF tool clamp and CNC-controlled crowning. The Comfort model will cover all of your bending requirements. Classic model The Classic model from the TruBend Series 1000 is best suited for the production of box bending parts, the station bending of medium and large lot sizes and simple profile applications for medium and large lot sizes. Further information: Precision: The simple and easy to operate TRUMPF RA control with CNC-controlled crowning compensates for the deflection and continuously ensures accurate angles over the entire bending length (RA stands for " right angle"). Programming: Use the 3D and 2D DXF drawing import for automatic programming, bending sequence optimisation, tool suggestion and collision avoidance. A TecZone Bend test licence is included in the scope of delivery. Safety and customer support: The TRUMPF ECO system with Bend Guard and our remote services guarantee safe bending and fast customer services. Comfort model The Comfort model from the TruBend Series 1000 has all of the properties of the Classic model and also offers the full TRUMPF scope of functions. It comprises the TRUMPF clamping system and is perfect for box bending parts in small and medium lot sizes. With the Comfort model you will also benefit from: Comfort features: Get all functions from a single source – from the tool clamp right through to the tools. Speed: Quickly and easily install the hydraulic TRUMPF upper tool clamp in your machine. Optimisation: The laser-hardened tool set was specially developed for the optimised preparation and product changeover with your TRUMPF tools. Comparing the technical data TecZone Bend: Program bending parts faster than ever before Do you already know the easy solution for programming your bending machines? TecZone Bend is a customised programming solution for TRUMPF bending machines. It combines the offline programming in the office with the shop floor programming completed on the bending machines. For you this means: Maximum performance, intuitive operation, automatic program creation and much more. Take a look at the product page to discover the many advantages that TecZone Bend has to offer. Ready to start bending? Request your quote! Request a quote for the model of your choice and receive your order. Request offer Request offer