Comments on: WIEDEMANN TURRET PUNCH PRESS problem- work clamps not working

Question: WIEDEMANN TURRET PUNCH PRESS problem- work clamps not working

Mimidae — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:50:40 -0800

We have an old turret punch (1528 Wiedematic) & the work clamps aren't functioning. Have plenty air pressure. Foot micro switch makes clicking sound when you press it to release solenoid. Suspect it is the solenoid switch itself, but can't find where this switch is located. Can hear it, can't find it. Any ideas?

By: digital-dragonfly

digital-dragonfly — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:05:35 -0800

if it is a "A1528" that would be a Murata Machinery WIEDEMANN TURRET PUNCH PRESS.
from the Murata Machinery USA, Inc website:

"Murata offers experienced telephone support on any Muratec product, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, with after-hours technical support from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday.
Parts and Service can be contacted by calling 704-875-9280"

you might give them a call...

By: Mimidae

Mimidae — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:35:54 -0800

Finally found the switch & all it needed was lubricating. A wee drop of oil did the trick!