Murata Wiedemann 114 Series IF Index Station Guide

The Murata Wiedemann 114 Series IF Index Station Guide is a precision guide component designed for the indexable or rotary station of the 114 Series punch tooling system.

Unlike a conventional fixed-station tooling configuration, an index station enables compatible punch tooling to be rotated to different angular positions under CNC control. In Murata Wiedemann applications, this rotary tooling configuration is commonly associated with the F station, providing greater flexibility when processing sheet metal parts that require the same punching, cutting or forming geometry at multiple orientations.

With compatible indexable tooling, the tool can rotate through 360 degrees, allowing different programmed working angles without requiring the operator to manually remove and reposition the tooling.

This capability makes the IF Index Station particularly useful for complex sheet metal parts requiring multiple angular features.

Key Features

• Designed for 114 Series IF Index Station – Manufactured for compatible Murata Wiedemann 114 Style indexable punch tooling.
• For Rotary / Indexable Tooling – Intended for the tooling configuration that allows controlled angular positioning of compatible punch tooling.
• 360° Tool Rotation Capability – The corresponding index station can rotate compatible tooling through 360 degrees to achieve different programmed punching orientations.
• Multiple Angles with One Tool – Allows the same compatible tool geometry to be positioned at different angles without manual tool reorientation.
• Suitable for Punching, Cutting & Forming – Indexable tooling can be applied to different punching, cutting and forming operations depending on the selected punch and die configuration.
• Precision Guidance & Alignment – Accurate guide geometry supports stable positioning and controlled operation of the punch-side tooling assembly.
• Replacement Index Guide – Suitable for maintenance and rebuilding of compatible Murata Wiedemann 114 Series IF Station tooling assemblies.
• Custom Tooling Support – WYS Machinery can provide customized indexable punch and die solutions according to finished part drawings and actual sheet metal applications.

Technical Specifications

360° Indexable Punch Tooling

One of the primary advantages of an index station is the ability to change the angular orientation of compatible tooling through CNC-controlled rotation.

With conventional fixed tooling, producing identical features at different angles may require separate tooling orientations or additional tool setups.

With an indexable station, the compatible tool can rotate to the required angular position before performing the punching operation.

For example, the same suitable shape can be indexed to multiple angles around the 360° range, allowing the machine to produce differently oriented features using the same tooling set.

This can provide important advantages for sheet metal production:

• fewer dedicated tool orientations;
• reduced manual tool changes;
• greater flexibility for complex parts;
• different angular features with one compatible tooling set;
• improved utilization of available tooling;
• simplified production of parts containing repeated features at different angles.

Punching, Cutting & Forming at Different Angles

The benefit of the IF Station is not limited to conventional hole punching.

Depending on the punch and die installed, indexable tooling can be used for different operations such as:

Punching – Producing holes or profiles at different programmed orientations.

Cutting – Positioning suitable cutting or notching tooling at different angles to create the required sheet metal geometry.

Forming – Certain compatible forming tools can be indexed when the application requires the formed feature to have different angular orientations.

This makes Murata Wiedemann indexable tooling particularly valuable for complex sheet metal components containing repeated features with different directional requirements.

IF Station Guide Function

The guide remains an important part of the punch-side assembly even though the IF Station provides additional rotational capability.

The 114 Series IF Index Station Guide supports accurate positioning and controlled movement of the associated tooling components while working within the indexable tooling system.

Accurate manufacture of the guide can contribute to:

• stable punch movement;
• reliable tooling alignment;
• repeatable indexing applications;
• proper fit with associated tooling components;
• consistent operation during repeated production cycles.

Because an indexable tooling system combines punching movement with angular positioning, correct component matching is particularly important when replacing individual tooling parts.

Replacement Guide for Index Station Tooling

When replacing an IF Station Guide, customers should clearly identify that the required component belongs to an indexable station, rather than ordering only according to the general 114 Series designation.

For replacement identification, customers can provide:

• Murata Wiedemann 114 Series information;
• IF / Index Station information;
• machine model;
• existing guide dimensions;
• photos of the tooling assembly;
• technical drawings;
• physical samples.

WYS Machinery can manufacture compatible replacement guides according to tooling specifications, drawings or existing samples.

Typical Applications

The Murata Wiedemann 114 Series IF Index Station Guide is suitable for:

• Murata Wiedemann 114 Style tooling;
• IF Index Station tooling;
• F Station rotary tooling configurations;
• 360° indexable punch tooling;
• CNC punch press applications;
• multi-angle hole punching;
• angular cutting and notching;
• directional forming operations;
• complex sheet metal components;
• punch tooling maintenance and rebuilding;
• replacement of worn index station guides.

Custom Indexable Punch Tooling

Indexable tooling can be especially useful when a sheet metal component contains the same feature at multiple angles.

For customized applications, customers can provide their finished part drawings, together with sheet material, thickness and machine/tooling information.

WYS Machinery can analyze the punching requirement and develop a suitable punch and die solution, including applications where indexable tooling can reduce the number of separate tool orientations required for production.

Customized punching shapes, cutting tools and suitable forming tooling can be developed according to the actual sheet metal component.

Standard & Custom Murata Wiedemann Type Tooling

WYS Machinery supplies Murata Wiedemann Type punch press tooling and replacement components, including tooling solutions for both fixed and indexable stations.

Our product range can include compatible:

• punches;
• dies;
• guides;
• indexable tooling components;
• replacement tooling parts;
• special punching and forming tools.

Standard replacement components can be manufactured according to tooling specifications, while customized tooling can be developed from customer part drawings, tooling drawings or physical samples.