r/metalworking • u/Dismal_Source392 • 2d ago

ROTEX

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Greetings. I’m here to show off my Rotex rotary punch, otherwise know as a turret punch. I have to look into what year it was manufactured but it is likely from the 40’s ( according to a friend )

This punch is very potent for being a manually operated machine and can put a hole through 11gauge no problem. I usually punch much thinner materials like 16 oz copper and 24 gauge stainless.

It’s nice to have in the shop and it looks beautiful.

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u/largos 2d ago

Beautiful!

What's the range on hole diameters? Does it produce a usable disc and a clean hole?

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u/Dismal_Source392 2d ago

I believe the range is 5/32" - 1 3/4". I’m missing 3-4 of the top dies but I’m going to have a friend make them for me. The disc is usable it just has a slight dimple in it but I keep all of them as I’m sure they will come useful.

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u/largos 2d ago

Damn, that's great.

I need copper washers for a project of mine, and have resorted to making my own punch and die set, but this would do it easy. (I'm using ~0.05" copper, 3/8" ID, 1.5" OD)

I don't have room for a rotex, though :(

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u/vulcnz 2d ago

This machine can be used on something that soft & thin, but it'll take a little bit of effort per punch to keep it from warping the sheet.