Does a punch press come with dies, or are they extra?

Each punch press is configured and delivered with the necessary dies pre-installed for a specific manufacturer and system. This means you receive the machine ready to operate with all required tooling included in a single purchase.

The number of dies a punch press can accommodate depends on the profile and type of material it is designed to process. For example, some systems may allow up to nine dies, each serving a different purpose such as holes, slots, notches, or pressure plates.

Because the dies are matched to the system and profile, no additional purchases are needed to start production. Each die is precisely engineered to fit only the mullions or extrusions it is intended to process, preventing mistakes. This pre-configuration simplifies setup and ensures consistent, accurate fabrication from day one. As a result, your shop can start working immediately without worrying about sourcing or installing separate dies.

Overall, the included dies make the punch press a turnkey solution for curtain wall and storefront fabrication.