Amada VIPROS 368

$350,000 - $500,000 Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Accuracy

±0.05 mm (±0.002 in)

punching force

30 tons (267 kN)

turret stations

58 stations

indexing

Full-station servo rotation, ±0.001° resolution on all stations

max hit rate

400 hits/min

max sheet size

1,270 x 4,000 mm (50 x 157 in, with auto-repositioning)

Overview

The Amada VIPROS 368 is a 30-ton CNC turret punch press featuring Amada's VIPROS (Variable Indexing Punch with Rotation On Station) technology — a system where every station in the turret can rotate to any angle independently, without a dedicated indexing station. This full-station indexing capability fundamentally expands the VIPROS 368's geometric capability compared to conventional turret punch presses where only a limited number of stations (typically 2-4) have indexing capability. The result is a machine that can produce highly complex part geometries with angular features in any direction from a single setup.

The VIPROS 368 uses a 58-station turret with B-station and C-station positions, all capable of servo-powered rotation to any angle in 0.001-degree increments. This angular resolution enables precision slotting, louvering, and form operations at any orientation without repositioning the sheet or loading specialty single-use tooling. Amada's hydraulic ram delivers the 30-ton punching force necessary for production punching of mild steel up to 6.35 mm and stainless up to 4.5 mm, with a hit rate of up to 400 hits per minute on short-pitch programs.

The VIPROS 368's CNC control — Amada's AMNC — manages the coordinated motion of the X-Y sheet positioning axes, turret rotation, and ram in a high-speed motion profile that minimizes positioning time between punching operations. The control includes Amada's automatic tool selection logic: when a part program calls for an angled feature, the control automatically selects the best-positioned turret station and rotates it to the required angle, eliminating manual tool planning. This automation is particularly valuable for complex parts with numerous angular features that would require extensive manual setup on conventional machines.

The VIPROS 368 competes with the Trumpf TruPunch 3000 and the Prima Power Combi Punch in the full-indexing turret punch segment. Amada's proprietary VIPROS indexing system is regarded as one of the most capable full-indexing implementations in the industry. Pricing ranges from $350,000 to $500,000 depending on automation and tooling options.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Punching Force	30 tons (267 kN)
Turret Stations	58 stations
Indexing	Full-station servo rotation, ±0.001° resolution on all stations
Max Hit Rate	400 hits/min
Max Sheet Size	1,270 x 4,000 mm (50 x 157 in, with auto-repositioning)
Max Sheet Thickness Mild Steel	6.35 mm (0.25 in)
Max Sheet Thickness Stainless	4.5 mm (0.18 in)
X Axis Speed	100 m/min
Y Axis Speed	60 m/min
Positioning Accuracy	±0.05 mm (±0.002 in)
Ram Drive	Hydraulic
CNC Control	Amada AMNC with auto tool selection
Machine Weight	11,000 kg (24,251 lb)
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Specifications sourced from amada.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Full-station VIPROS indexing on all 58 turret stations eliminates the limitation of dedicated indexing stations — every tool can be presented at any angle, maximizing geometric flexibility
0.001-degree rotation resolution enables precise angled slots, louvers, and forms that require expensive specialty tooling on conventional turret punch presses
Automatic tool selection logic in the AMNC control eliminates manual tool planning for complex programs with multiple angular features
58-station turret accommodates extensive tooling setups for complex high-mix programs without tool change interruptions

Limitations

Hydraulic ram drive is less energy-efficient than servo-electric competitors and requires ongoing hydraulic system maintenance (fluid, seals, filters)
400 hits/min maximum rate is lower than servo-electric turret presses — shops prioritizing raw throughput on simple programs may find the VIPROS 368 slower
Complex VIPROS indexing system has more mechanical components than fixed-station turrets, adding maintenance complexity

Best For

Architectural metalwork and facade fabricators producing complex perforated and patterned panels with diverse angular feature requirements Electrical enclosure manufacturers requiring intricate louvered, vented, and angled form patterns that demand full-station indexing flexibility High-mix job shops producing complex sheet metal parts with numerous angular features where VIPROS flexibility reduces specialty tooling investment OEM fabricators with demanding part geometries that push the geometric limits of conventional turret punch presses

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What makes VIPROS indexing different from standard turret punch indexing?

Standard turret punch presses have a fixed turret where most stations hold non-rotating tooling, with only 2-4 dedicated indexing stations that can rotate. This means angular features must either use a dedicated indexing station (limiting capacity) or require the sheet to be repositioned. The VIPROS system gives every station the ability to servo-rotate to any angle with 0.001-degree resolution. This means any of the 58 tools in the turret can be presented at any angle, dramatically expanding geometric capability without specialty tooling or sheet repositioning.

02 What types of features benefit most from full-station VIPROS indexing?

Parts with angled slots (30°, 45°, 60° orientations), louvered panels with precise louver angle requirements, perforated patterns with non-orthogonal hole layouts, compound-angle forms, and architectural metalwork with complex geometric patterns benefit most. Any feature where the required angle does not align with 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° — the only angles achievable without indexing — benefits from VIPROS capability. Complex formed shapes requiring precise angular orientation are another key application.

03 Can the VIPROS 368 perform tapping operations?

Yes. The VIPROS 368 supports CNC tapping with appropriate tapping tooling stations. Punch press tapping uses a dedicated tapping tool with a floating holder that engages with threads during the ram down-stroke and backs out on the up-stroke. Common thread sizes from M3 through M10 in mild steel are typical applications. Tapping capability eliminates the need for secondary tapping operations after punching, reducing part handling and overall lead time.

04 How does the VIPROS 368 handle sheet repositioning?

The VIPROS 368 features automatic clamp repositioning (ACR) that repositions the sheet clamps without removing the sheet from the machine table. This allows processing of sheets up to 4,000 mm long in a single continuous program, with the control automatically moving the clamps to a clear area of the sheet before repositioning the workpiece to access the remaining unprocessed area. The repositioning is programmatic and transparent to the operator.

05 What is the difference between the VIPROS 368 and the HPN-1003?

Both are 30-ton Amada turret punch presses, but they target different applications. The HPN-1003 is a high-speed servo-electric machine optimized for maximum hit rate (600 hits/min) on standard orthogonal punching programs. The VIPROS 368 is optimized for geometric flexibility — its full-station VIPROS indexing enables complex angular features that the HPN-1003 cannot produce without specialty single-use tooling. Shops prioritizing throughput on simple programs choose the HPN-1003; shops prioritizing complex part geometry capability choose the VIPROS 368.