Frequently
Asked Questions

Most turret sleeving jobs are completed in just 2–3 days of machine downtime. Our engineers come to your facility — no need to ship your machine anywhere.

TSI works on virtually all Amada turret punch presses. We primarily service Pega, Coma, Vipros, EM, EMK, and EMLK models, but can also work on Aries, Apelio, Octo, and Vela machines.

Turret sleeving typically costs between $8,000 and $25,000 depending on whether it's a partial or complete turret job — a fraction of replacing your Amada punch press. Call +1 435-723-5688 for a free estimate.

Yes. TSI provides service in 22 countries worldwide and has tool kits in multiple locations across the globe. Our engineers travel to your facility wherever you are.

A turret sleeve is a USA-made hardened steel sleeve that is installed into a worn turret station bore. It restores the station to exact OEM tolerances, eliminating misalignment, burring, and excessive sharpening of your tools.

TSI's field engineers bore out each worn turret station to a precise oversized diameter, then install a USA-made hardened steel sleeve that restores the bore to exact OEM tolerances. The entire process is done on-site at your facility, and sleeves can be replaced in the future by your own maintenance personnel.

Most jobs require only 2–3 days of machine downtime. TSI provides free estimates within 12 hours and typically schedules work within 30 days.

Thick and thin describe the turret itself. Thick turret machines include the Pega 344/345/357, Coma 567, most Vipros, and the EM, EMK, EMZ, AE and Apelio families. Thin turret machines include the Pega 244, Pega 255, Vipros 255, Vipros 2510 King and Aries 222 and 245 — and several of those are thin turrets built for thick tooling, which is the distinction that catches people out. Turret style and tooling style are quoted separately, so a machine has to be identified on both counts. Tonnage will not tell you: several 22-ton Amada machines run thick turrets. Every model page on this site states which turret that machine carries; if you are unsure, send us the model and serial number and we will confirm it.

Auto-index stations rotate tools to precise angles using gears, bearings, and rotary encoders. Constant rotation wears these components over time, leading to angular drift, indexing errors, alarm codes, and parts punched at wrong angles.

Yes. TSI frequently combines auto-index refurbishment with turret sleeving during the same service visit for maximum value and minimal downtime.

A complete overhaul costs a fraction of a new machine ($100,000–$500,000+), uses the same footprint, requires no new tooling investment, and your operators are already trained. TSI restores your machine to like-new condition on-site.

TSI's complete overhaul includes turret sleeving of all stations, X/Y ball screw replacement, LM guide rail restoration, clutch and brake rebuild, work holder clamp replacement, new guide keys, springs, collars, and upgraded FANUC control replacement.

A control retrofit costs a fraction of a new Amada punch press. The mechanical components of your machine may still be in excellent condition — only the controller is obsolete. An advanced FANUC-based control system transforms your existing machine into a modern, high-performance production asset with faster cycle times, lower energy consumption, and long-term support.

Yes. TSI's FANUC control retrofits maintain full programming compatibility so your existing programs continue to run without modification. The modern graphical interface also makes creating new programs significantly faster and easier.

It is made up of four costs: the turret assembly, 4 to 5 days of Amada field labour, rigging, and freight. Amada does not publish pricing, so we do not quote a figure we cannot verify. Expect a 12 to 16 week lead time. Sleeving a complete 48 to 58 station turret is $22,300 including travel. Read the full answer →

If the machine is sound and the problem is worn bores, sleeving is faster and less disruptive: 2 to 3 days in place versus a 12 to 16 week lead time plus 4 to 5 days of installation. Replacement makes sense when the turret plate is cracked or damaged beyond bore wear. Read the full answer →

A 12 to 16 week lead time, then 4 to 5 days with the machine down. Turret sleeving takes 2 to 3 days of downtime total and is usually scheduled within 30 days. Read the full answer →

TSI stocks guide keys (thick and thin turret), auto-index guides and bearings, bottom die holders, upper lifter springs, turret collars, alignment pins, Retro Sleeves, and stripper plate components for all Amada turret punch press models.

Yes. TSI supports all Amada turret punch press models including Vipros King/Queen, Pega 244/345/357, Coma 555/557/567, EM/EML/EMK/EMZ, AE/NT series, Aries, Apelio, and Vela. Call +1 435-723-5688 if you don't see your model listed.