'Punch press' definitions:
Definition of 'punch press'
(from WordNet)
noun
A power driven press used to shape metal parts
Definition of 'Punch press'
From: GCIDE
- Punch \Punch\, n. [Abbrev. fr. puncheon.]
- 1. A tool, usually of steel, variously shaped at one end for different uses, and either solid, for stamping or for perforating holes in metallic plates and other substances, or hollow and sharpedged, for cutting out blanks, as for buttons, steel pens, jewelry, and the like; a die. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Pile Driving) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A prop, as for the roof of a mine. [1913 Webster]
- Bell punch. See under Bell.
- Belt punch (Mach.), a punch, or punch pliers, for making holes for lacings in the ends of driving belts.
- Punch press. See Punching machine, under Punch, v. i.
- Punch pliers, pliers having a tubular, sharp-edged steel punch attached to one of the jaws, for perforating leather, paper, and the like. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'punch press'
From: GCIDE
- Punch \Punch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Punched; p. pr. & vb. n. Punching.] [From Punch, n., a tool; cf. F. poin[,c]onner.] To perforate or stamp with an instrument by pressure, or a blow; as, to punch a hole; to punch ticket. [1913 Webster]
- Punching machine, or Punching press, a machine tool for punching holes in metal or other material; -- called also punch press. [1913 Webster]