LVD Strippit PFC 1225

The PFC 1225 accepts LVD Strippit's own tooling catalog as well as industry-standard thick-turret tooling from Wilson Tool International, Mate Precision Technologies, Trumpf-compatible tooling, and many other aftermarket suppliers. This broad tooling compatibility is a significant practical advantage — shops can source tooling from multiple vendors, often on short lead times, and can transfer existing thick-turret tooling inventory from previous machines. Most standard punch and die geometries are available off-the-shelf.

CADMAN-P is LVD's punch press programming software that imports CAD geometry in DXF, DWG, and other formats, automatically assigns punch tools from the machine's loaded tooling set, generates an optimized punching sequence, and outputs NC programs for the machine control. CADMAN-P shares the same CAD kernel and part database as LVD's CADMAN-L laser software and CADMAN-B bending software. This means a part programmed in CADMAN for laser cutting can be opened directly in CADMAN-P to add punch operations, or vice versa, with no data translation required.

The PFC 1225 handles mild steel up to 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) and stainless steel up to 4.5 mm with its 30-ton capacity. At maximum thickness, appropriate punch-to-die clearances are critical for hole quality and tool life — LVD's application team provides clearance recommendations for specific material grades and thicknesses. Punching near the tonnage limit also requires more conservative hit rates to avoid overloading the ram drive system.

Yes. The PFC (Punch/Form Center) designation specifically indicates forming capability. The 32-station turret includes C-station positions (50.8 mm) capable of accommodating forming tools for raised flanges, louvers, dimples, lance-and-form features, and embossing. LVD Strippit's tooling catalog includes a range of forming tools, and custom forming tooling is available for specific part requirements. Forming stroke depth and forming force are the practical limits — LVD's application engineers specify the appropriate forming tooling for specific feature geometries.

Both are 30-ton servo-electric turret punch presses with similar hit rates (600 hits/min). The key differences are in tooling ecosystem and software integration. Amada's HPN-1003 has Amada's proprietary tooling system (though compatible tooling exists from other suppliers) and the AMNC-D control. The LVD Strippit PFC 1225 offers broader tooling compatibility with standard thick-turret tooling and the CADMAN software suite that integrates with other LVD machines. For shops heavily invested in Amada equipment, the HPN-1003's Amada ecosystem integration is advantageous. For shops mixing brands or prioritizing tooling flexibility, the PFC 1225 is competitive.