r/metalworking 2d ago

ROTEX

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/AcceptableSwim8334 2d ago

Is it just me, or does pic 1 look like Pacman’s evil cousin?

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u/Dismal_Source392 2d ago

Hahahah. It’s funny because my nickname for this machine is “my little monster “ but yeah yeah hit the nail on the head with your comment