Salvagnini P2lean

$250,000 - $450,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

punching force

20 tons (200 kN)

working area

1250 x 2500 mm

max sheet thickness mild steel

5 mm

max sheet thickness stainless

3 mm

max sheet thickness aluminum

6 mm

tool concept

Fixed multi-press head with tool magazine

Overview

The Salvagnini P2lean is a compact CNC punch press designed around Salvagnini's lean manufacturing philosophy, targeting small to mid-size sheet metal fabricators who need efficient, flexible punching capability with a minimal machine footprint and low setup overhead. Unlike conventional turret punch presses that require turret rotation and tool indexing for every operation, the P2lean uses a fixed multi-press head concept with a limited but rapidly accessible tool set, reducing mechanical complexity, noise, and the cycle time overhead associated with large turret rotation on short-run, high-variety production.

Salvagnini's design approach for the P2lean reflects the company's broader lean manufacturing focus seen across its P4lean panel bender and L5 fiber laser lines. The machine is built to minimize waste time — tool change time, setup time, and programming time — prioritizing responsiveness for the kind of high-mix, low-volume production that characterizes many job shops and in-house fabrication departments. Where a large turret punch press represents high capital cost and high tooling investment optimized for long production runs, the P2lean is engineered as a more agile, lower-overhead punching solution for shops running many different part numbers in small quantities.

The P2lean operates on sheet sizes up to 1250 x 2500 mm with a punching force of 20 tons, covering the standard sheet sizes used in the electrical, HVAC, and precision sheet metal industries. The machine handles mild steel up to 5 mm, stainless steel up to 3 mm, and aluminum up to 6 mm, covering the majority of sheet metal gauges used in fabricated product manufacturing. Punching is supported by a tool magazine that allows rapid tool access without the overhead of a large indexed turret, and the fixed-head architecture reduces mechanical wear points compared to turret-rotation systems.

Salvagnini positions the P2lean as part of its connected manufacturing ecosystem, designed to interface with Salvagnini's OPS (Organic Production System) manufacturing management software. OPS provides part program management, material flow control, and production scheduling across connected Salvagnini machines, enabling the P2lean to operate as part of a coordinated flexible manufacturing cell with Salvagnini's P4lean benders and L5 fiber lasers. This ecosystem integration is a significant differentiator for shops investing in a full Salvagnini line and wanting unified production management across all sheet metal processes.

The P2lean is priced in the $250,000-$450,000 range for new machines, positioning it as an accessible CNC punch press for smaller fabricators and as a lean-oriented complement to Salvagnini automation lines for larger shops. For job shops producing diverse part families in moderate quantities on standard gauges, or for Salvagnini ecosystem users who want a punching station that integrates seamlessly with existing P4lean and L5 investments, the P2lean offers a distinctive alternative to conventional turret punch presses.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Punching Force	20 tons (200 kN)
Working Area	1250 x 2500 mm
Max Sheet Thickness Mild Steel	5 mm
Max Sheet Thickness Stainless	3 mm
Max Sheet Thickness Aluminum	6 mm
Tool Concept	Fixed multi-press head with tool magazine
Drive Type	Servo electric
CNC Control	Salvagnini S4 CNC with OPS integration
Machine Weight	approx. 6,500 kg
Floor Space Required	Compact — smaller than equivalent turret punch press

Specifications sourced from salvagninigroup.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Compact footprint and simplified tool architecture reduce setup overhead and machine complexity compared to large-turret punch presses
Designed for high-mix, low-volume production with minimal setup time between different part numbers
Native OPS integration enables unified production management across Salvagnini P4lean, L5, and P2lean in a connected fabrication cell
Servo-electric drive provides quiet, energy-efficient operation with programmable force and stroke control
Lower tooling investment compared to fully equipped 45-58 station turret punch press setups

Limitations

Fixed tool head with magazine has lower maximum tool count than large turret punch presses; very wide part families may require more frequent tool changes
Maximum 5 mm mild steel capacity is lower than the 6.35 mm available on VIPROS or TRUMPF flagship machines
Optimal value realized within Salvagnini ecosystem; shops using non-Salvagnini benders and lasers get less benefit from OPS integration

Best For

Job shops and in-house fabrication departments running high-mix, low-volume sheet metal parts where setup flexibility matters more than peak throughput Salvagnini ecosystem users who want a punching station that integrates with P4lean benders and L5 fiber lasers under OPS production management Smaller fabricators who want capable CNC punching without the capital cost and tooling investment of a large-turret flagship punch press Shops producing electrical enclosures, control panels, and precision sheet metal assemblies in standard mild steel and aluminum gauges

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the P2lean differ from a conventional turret punch press?

A conventional turret punch press uses a rotating turret with many stations (often 20-58 tools) that indexes to select the active tool. The P2lean uses a fixed multi-press head with a tool magazine, reducing turret rotation overhead and mechanical complexity. This makes the P2lean faster on short-run, high-variety work where frequent tool selection would cause significant turret rotation time on a conventional machine.

02 What is Salvagnini's OPS system and how does the P2lean use it?

OPS (Organic Production System) is Salvagnini's manufacturing management software that controls part program distribution, material flow, and production scheduling across connected Salvagnini machines. The P2lean integrates with OPS alongside Salvagnini P4lean benders and L5 fiber lasers, allowing a single production order to automatically sequence parts through punching, laser cutting, and bending with minimal operator intervention.

03 Is the P2lean suitable for forming operations like countersinks and threads?

Yes. The P2lean supports forming operations including countersinks, thread forming, lancing, and embossing with appropriate tooling. Programmable force and stroke control through the servo-electric drive enables consistent forming results. The range of forming operations is comparable to mid-range turret punch presses.

04 How does the P2lean compare to the Salvagnini P4lean?

The P4lean is a panel bender — it bends sheet metal along straight bend lines. The P2lean is a punch press that creates holes, cutouts, and formed features. They are complementary machines for different processes: parts are typically punched on the P2lean first, then bent on the P4lean. Both are designed for lean, high-mix production and share OPS integration.

05 What is the price of a Salvagnini P2lean?

New P2lean machines are typically priced in the $250,000-$450,000 range depending on configuration and options. This positions the P2lean in the mid-range of CNC punch presses, above basic mechanical punch presses and comparable to mid-range servo turret machines from Amada and TRUMPF.