TRUMPF TruPunch 3000 with Fiber Laser
Key Specifications
punching force
sheet size capacity
number of tool stations
repositioning speed
punching speed
control system
Overview
The TRUMPF TruPunch 3000 with fiber laser is a combination CNC punching and laser cutting machine that integrates a high-speed punch press with a solid-state fiber laser cutting head on a single machine platform. TRUMPF pioneered the punch-laser combination concept, and the TruPunch 3000 represents their current mainstream offering in this category — combining 200 kN punching force with a 3 kW (or optionally 5 kW) fiber laser on a single work table. This configuration allows fabricators to punch holes, forms, louvers, and embosses while cutting complex profiles, tubes, and contours with the laser in a single setup, dramatically reducing part handling and lead time.
The machine processes standard sheet sizes up to 2,500 x 1,250 mm with a repositioning speed of 100 m/min on the X-axis, making it one of the fastest machines in TRUMPF's punching lineup. The punch head accepts tooling from TRUMPF's extensive MultiTool system — a single holder can contain up to nine different tools, reducing tool change time and enabling complex multi-tool programs without manual intervention. The TRUMPF TruControl CNC system provides intuitive program setup and is fully integrated with TRUMPF's TruTops suite for offline programming, nesting, and MES connectivity.
The fiber laser component of the TruPunch 3000 replaces the nibbling operations previously done with specialized punch tooling for complex profiles and curved contours. The laser cuts smooth edges on stainless, aluminum, and mild steel with no tool wear, and handles parts that would require many different punch tools with a single laser pass. Fiber laser cutting on this platform is approximately 3x faster than CO2 laser on thin sheet, and the laser source requires no gas-filled tubes or mirror alignment — substantially reducing maintenance requirements and operating costs.
The TruPunch 3000 competes primarily with the Amada ACIES-2515 punch-laser combination and the Salvagnini P2lean. For shops that punch and laser cut — the most common sheet metal fabrication combination — the TruPunch 3000 eliminates the separate laser cutter and reduces floor space, investment, and part travel time. New machine pricing typically ranges from $650,000 to $950,000 depending on laser power, automation loading options, and sorting systems.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Punching Force | 200 kN (22.5 tons) |
| Sheet Size Capacity | 2,500 x 1,250 mm (98.4 x 49.2 in) |
| Number Of Tool Stations | Up to 9 tools in MultiTool holder; magazine up to 30 stations |
| Repositioning Speed | 100 m/min (X-axis) |
| Punching Speed | 900 hits/min (in repositioning mode at 1mm pitch) |
| Control System | TRUMPF TruControl with TruTops CAM integration |
| Throat Depth | 1,250 mm (49.2 in) |
| Machine Weight | 11,500 kg (25,350 lb) |
| Arno Bayer Head Of Industrial Engineering Joining At Ekpo | We particularly appreciate the TruFiber's combination of outstanding beam quality and process reliability. |
| Gerhard Steinhuber Samps Steinhuber Gmbh | For us, the Flex Cell is an ideal solution in terms of cost-benefit ratio. |
| Bjrn Mller Head Of Production Factory 2 Gedia Gmbh | It was a really good collaborative project. Together, we searched for solutions that perfectly met our individual requirements. |
| Joseph Gampp Division Manager Of Product Management Feinwerktechnik Hago | The technology fits perfectly into our strategic alignment. |
Specifications sourced from trumpf.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Punch-laser combination eliminates the need for a separate laser cutter — one machine handles punching, forming, and profile cutting, reducing floor space, investment, and part handling
- Fiber laser cutting is approximately 3x faster than CO2 laser on thin sheet and requires no gas-filled tube replacement or mirror alignment — significantly lower operating and maintenance costs
- TRUMPF MultiTool system holds up to 9 tools in a single holder, reducing tool change frequency and enabling complex multi-tool programs without manual intervention
- 100 m/min repositioning speed and 900 hits/min punching rate deliver high throughput on sheet metal parts with high punch feature density
- TruTops CAM integration enables seamless offline programming, nesting optimization, and MES connectivity for Industry 4.0 production environments
Limitations
- Premium pricing at $650K-$950K places the TruPunch 3000 well above standalone punch presses — the value proposition requires sufficient combined punch-laser volume to justify the investment
- Combination machine means both processes share a single work table — shops with unbalanced punch vs. laser workloads may achieve higher total throughput with separate dedicated machines
- TRUMPF tooling system is proprietary — shops cannot use tooling from Amada, Wilson, or Mate without adapters, which increases tooling procurement costs over the machine's life
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Fiber laser technology offers several practical advantages over CO2 lasers on combination punch-laser machines. Fiber lasers are approximately 3x faster on thin sheet (up to 4mm) where punching is most common. The fiber laser source has no gas-filled tubes to replace, no mirrors to align, and no beam path maintenance — dramatically reducing service requirements and operating costs. Fiber lasers also couple energy into metals more efficiently, particularly reflective materials like aluminum and copper where CO2 lasers require special precautions.
02
The TRUMPF MultiTool is a single punch station holder that can contain up to nine individual punch and die sets simultaneously. When the program calls for a different tool within the MultiTool holder, the holder rotates to the correct position — similar to a turret — without requiring a full magazine tool change. This dramatically reduces tool change time for programs using multiple tools and allows complex multi-feature programs to run without pausing for tool changes.
03
Yes, the TruPunch 3000 is designed with automation integration in mind. TRUMPF offers the TruStore automation system — a fully integrated sheet storage and loading system — that connects directly to the TruPunch 3000. Automatic sheet loading, part removal, and skeleton disposal can be fully automated, enabling lights-out operation. The TruControl system integrates with MES software via TRUMPF's TruConnect platform for production monitoring, job scheduling, and real-time utilization data.
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