July 9, 2015 - The new PunchGuide app, created by TRUMPF, Farmington, Conn., makes it easier than ever before to determine the calculations involved with punching. TRUMPF has packed its comprehensive expertise in mechanical engineering and punching technology into this practical app, designed for use with smartphones or tablet PCs.

The PunchGuide app puts the most important parameters at the fingertips of production supervisors, engineers and operators. The app offers support for a variety of calculations including punching force, cutting clearance, pre-punching diameters, maximum edge length, stripper selection, and calculations for sheet metal thickness conversion and sheet weight. The user can easily specify whether the results are given in metric or inch units of measure, and can also store data for their own machines for future use.

This mobile app is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech and Chinese versions. It is available immediately, at no charge, for the iOS and Android operating systems, as well as in a Web version. Please visit: www.trumpf.com/apps/punchguide