TRUMPF Sets New Standards in Punching

Farmington, Conn., September 16, 2026 – TRUMPF presents the latest generation of its most productive punching machine, the TruPunch 5000, with new features that enhance the machine’s reliability, productivity and user-friendliness.

“We’re seeing increased demand for punched sheet metal parts, particularly for the energy and electronics industries, which are currently among the fastest-growing sectors,” says Daniel Pfisterer, product manager for punching and combination punch-laser machines at TRUMPF Inc. “With the new TruPunch 5000, we’re helping our customers produce high volumes even more cost-effectively and automatically.”

Greater transparency for higher productivity

A new machine control system - the integrated “Vision Equipment Pro” camera system - and a second monitor ensure greater transparency during production. The new machine control system transmits the machine’s process and status data to TRUMPF’s “Smart View” digital service. Machine operators can view this information on a dashboard from any location and take early corrective action to prevent impending downtime. In addition, up to ten integrated cameras capture the machine’s work area. Production staff can access these images at any time and from any location, for example, at a setup station. Also, a second screen can display production-related information, such as camera images of the machines or data from TRUMPF’s Oseon software.

In the future, machine updates can also be installed easily, without a service technician onsite. Looking ahead, TRUMPF plans to offer “Remote Operation Support” service for the TruPunch 5000. Remote Operation Support will allow TRUMPF service personnel to troubleshoot and operate the machine at the customer’s site remotely. “This support assists our customers with overnight production runs without the need for onsite personnel,” says Pfisterer.

Machine control as the foundation for AI-based automation

With the new machine control system, TRUMPF is laying the foundation for highly flexible and future-proof automation in the TruPunch 5000. New technology facilitates an AI-supported solution for the automated sorting of small parts. Intelligent cameras detect the position of the parts, allowing a robot to pick them up and sort them without any programming work. This maximizes uptime and increases manufacturing productivity.

With the new TruPunch 5000, TRUMPF significantly simplifies operation. An improved safety concept shortens the operator’s walking distances and reduces downtime. TRUMPF has also made tool setup more user-friendly. The new “ToolMaster Linear” tool changer features an additional display located directly at the setup station. Operators can view all necessary tool information there and set up tools more quickly and safely.

Proven technology for a wide range of manufacturing tasks

With the new TruPunch 5000, TRUMPF maintains the proven performance specifications of the previous model. With 25 tons of punching force, the machine processes sheet metal up to 5/16 inches thick, at a rate of up to 1,600 strokes per minute.

In addition to punching, the TruPunch 5000 performs complex forming operations such as embossing and drawing. The open machine frame allows for high flexibility with different component sizes and ensures easy access to the machine, even in highly automated systems. Additionally, the active die on the TruPunch 5000 enables high-quality, low-scratch surfaces, greater forming heights, and higher process reliability for demanding punching and forming applications.

The TruPunch 5000 is suitable for both small-batch manufacturers and high-volume producers. Typical applications range from control cabinet construction and components for data centers to intricate trim and functional parts.

TruPunch 5000 as part of a directly interlinked manufacturing system

The TruPunch 5000 can be part of a directly interlinked manufacturing system. The SheetMaster automation system places punched parts onto a buffer conveyor belt. The belt automatically transports parts to the TruBend Center bending cell, where a manipulator picks them up and bends them. Unlike in traditional line production, the TRUMPF solution keeps the material flow flexible. Users can, for instance, also return components to the warehouse or transfer them to a mobile robot for further transport. This makes the system suitable for manufacturing a wide variety of components and helps sheet metal fabricators position themselves for the future.

The flexibility in material flow allows the TruPunch 5000 and a TruBend Center 7030 cell to achieve their full productivity even at different processing speeds. If one machine is operating at a higher capacity than the other, an integrated buffer storage system balances the material flow, while scrap sheets can be used in parallel for other processes. In this way, the solution combines the advantages of direct interlinking with high flexibility and consistently high utilization of both machines. The directly interlinked system allows the user to individually define the optimal material flow for each part and fully leverage the machines’ productivity.

Among the new technologies on display in booth C6008 at FABTECH Las Vegas, TRUMPF will feature a TruPunch 5000 and TruBend Center 7020 bending cell.

About TRUMPF

TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology and semiconductor industry. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing, in the field of industrial lasers and power electronics. In 2025/26, TRUMPF employed 16,960 people and generated sales of 4.3 billion euros. With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China.   

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