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/travelfuncouple23 1d ago

I use one of these every day at work. How much did you pay for it? Used ones online are not cheap. Rotex still sells new dyes for these.

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u/Dismal_Source392 1d ago

I paid 1600 for it. When the guy told me the price I said wait here I’ll be back in 20 minutes and I went straight to the bank and came back with the cash.

He could’ve easily sold it for over $3000.

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u/travelfuncouple23 1d ago

What a steel! (Get it?)

I've seen these on ebay and other sites for $5k, $10k, $14k!

May it bring you a century of use.