Q: Should I bolt my Turret Punch Press down to the concrete or mount on flexible or rubber pads.

A: Due to the forces of nature involved when a Turret Punch Press in in full swing, high loads of vibration and shock are generated through the machine. It is therfore best to firmly bolt the machine down to the concrete or better still a foundation. This provides a stable platform significantly reducing vibration and also noise levels in the Factory.