Industry & supply chain
Poinçonnage CNC
CNC punching
FROpération de mise en forme qui utilise un outil (poinçon et matrice) piloté par commande numérique pour percer, découper ou former des motifs répétitifs dans la tôle. Très efficace pour les perforations, ouïes de ventilation et grandes séries.
ENForming operation that uses a numerically controlled punch-and-die tool to pierce, cut or form repetitive patterns in sheet metal. Highly efficient for perforations, ventilation louvers and higher volumes.
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