Marathon Plus™/Marathon® – High Performance

Marathon Plus™ System

MarathonPlus™ Tooling System for Murata Wiedemann Punch Presses

Mate’s Marathon Plus™ Tooling System is engineered for today’s high speed Murata punch presses, including Vectrum, Motorum, and Magnum models.

Marathon’s high speed, high performance design features include hardened and ground spring loaded punch holders with quick length adjustment; fully guided premium M2 high speed steel punches; hardened steel strippers; and Mate Slug Free® Dies. Additional advantages include built-in multiple angle settings, and a built-in lubrication system.

Marathon Plus™ System Concept

Ideal for high volume or high-speed applications. External quick length adjustment mechanism for exceptionally quick tool changes. Contained forces to reduced turret wear. Hardened and ground punch holder to reduce friction. Reduced travel + hardened guide = increased turret bore life. 3-point guiding to improve piece part quality. Spring loaded stripper holds the sheet flatter. Include 8 angle settings for maximum flexibility.

Marathon Punch Holders

• External length adjustment button for precise tool length setting in 0.005(0.12) increments without disassembly or additional tools.
• Fully hardened and ground for maximum precision and long life.
• External length adjustment for precise tool length setting in 0.005(0.12) increments without disassembly or additional tools.
• Full length guiding in three positions (top middle and punch tip) for perfect alignment and stability.
• Spring loaded stripping for flatter sheets and improved hole accuracy.
• Single draw bolt lock for positive punch retention.
• Self-locking stripper plate retention (no wrenches required).
• Self-releasing “pop-up” stripper for fast, easy tool change.
• Built-in lubrication vents for smooth long life operation.
• Full station capacity.

Marathon® Punches

• High speed tool steel for exceptional tool life.
• 1/4 degree back taper and near polished flanks to reduce friction and eliminate galling.
• 3-point guided action eliminates lateral deflection and improves piece part quality.
• Minute corner radii to reduce chipping and extend tool life.

Marathon® Stripper

• Fully guided stripper provides lateral punch support to improve piece part quality and extend tool life.
• Domed face to concentrate stripping force at punch tip.
• Quick tool change: Installation – press-click, Removal – twist-click.
• Superior angularity and concentricity for better piece part quality.
• Built-in angle settings every 45 degrees for maximum flexibility.

Slug Free® Dies

• High wear strength, chrome air hardened tool steel to balance hardness and toughness.
• Slug Free® die geometry eliminates slug pulling.
• Uniform clearance radii in die corners to eliminate pip marks.
• Precision orientation with external pin.
• Superior roundness and flatness with exceptional die strength.
• Up to 0.118(3.00) grind life.

Marathon Plus™ Punch Torque Stand Assembly

The Marathon Plus Torque Stand is designed to be fitted to the machine mounted tool changing fixture. It is recommended when changing a punch and stripper. It allows the punch holder to be held securely during punch installation.

Station	Upper Turret Bore Diameter	Maximum Diagonal	Vectrum	Motorum	Magnum 5000
XB round only	1.692(42.98)	0.050(12.70)	MATE01159	MATE01159
B Inner Track	2.250(57.15)	1.000(25.40)	MATE01141	MATE01141	MATE01144
B	2.250(57.15)	1.000(25.40)	MATE01141	MATE01141	MATE01141
C	3.125(79.38)	1.500(38.10)	MATE01090	MATE01090	MATE01090
C	3.375(85.73)	2.000(50.80)	MATE01132	MATE01132	MATE01132
D	3.125(79.38)	1.500(38.10)	MATE01090	MATE01090	MATE01090
D	3.375(85.73)	2.000(50.80)	MATE01132	MATE01132	MATE01132
D Varistation	4.172(105.97)	2.000(50.80)	MATE01091	MATE01091
D Auto-Index	3.375(85.73)	2.000(50.80)			MATE01145
E	4.562(115.87)	2.500(63.50)	MATE01136	MATE01136	MATE01136
F	4.562(115.87)	3.000(76.20)	MATE01136	MATE01136	MATE01136
E	5.938(150.83)	2.500(63.50)		MATE01137
F	5.938(150.83)	3.000(76.20)		MATE01137
F Varistation	4.172(105.97)	3.000(76.20)	MATE01131	MATE01131
G	5.938(150.83)	3.500(88.90)	MATE01154	MATE01154	MATE01154
H	5.938(150.83)	4.125(104.78)	MATE01154	MATE01154	MATE01154
J	5.938(150.83)	4.750(120.65)	MATE01299	MATE01299	MATE01299
G	6.750(171.45)	3.500(88.90)			MATE01155
H	6.750(171.45)	4.125(104.78)			MATE01155
J	6.750(171.45)	4.750(120.65)			MATE01300

Marathon Plus™ Punch Holder	Tang Kit
MATE01144	MATE01142
MATE01141	MATE01142
MATE01159	MATE01158
MATE01132	MATE01088
MATE01091	MATE01088
MATE01090	MATE01088
MATE01145	MATE01088
MATE01137	MATE01135
MATE01136	MATE01135
MATE01131	MATE01095
MATE01154	MATE01149
MATE01155	MATE01149
MATE01300	MATE01301
MATE01299	MATE01301

*check with your Mate Customer Service representative for additional compatibility of tang kits to suite the existing Marathon® punch holders not listed on this web page.

Marathon® System

Marathon® Tooling System for Murata Wiedemann Punch Presses

Mate’s Marathon® Tooling System is designed and engineered especially for today’s high speed Murata Wiedemann punch presses. Marathon’s high speed, high performance design features include hardened and ground spring loaded punch holders; fully guided premium M2 high speed steel punches; hardened steel strippers; and Mate Slug Free® Dies. Additional advantages include built-in multiple angle settings, a built-in fine thread adjustment shim, and a built-in lubrication system. Definitely tooling for the times.

System Concept

Ideal for high volume or high-speed applications. Contained forces to reduced turret wear. Hardened and ground punch holder to reduce friction. Reduced travel + hardened guide = increased turret bore life. 3-point guiding to improve piece part quality. Built-in adjustable shim for optimum length setting without shims. Spring loaded stripper holds the sheet flatter. Include 8 angle settings for maximum flexibility.

Marathon Punch Holders

Fully hardened and ground for maximum precision and long life. Full length guiding in three positions (top middle and punch tip) for perfect alignment and stability. Spring loaded stripping for flatter sheets and improved hole accuracy. Single draw bolt lock for positive punch retention. Self-locking stripper plate retention (no wrenches required). Self-releasing “pop-up” stripper for fast, easy tool change. Built-in lubrication vents for smooth long life operation. Full station capacity.

Marathon® Punches

High speed tool steel for exceptional tool life. 1/4 degree back taper and near polished flanks to reduce friction and eliminate galling. 3-point guided action eliminates lateral deflection and improves piece part quality. Minute corner radii to reduce chipping and extend tool life.

Marathon® Stripper

Fully guided stripper provides lateral punch support to improve piece part quality and extend tool life. Domed face to concentrate stripping force at punch tip. Quick tool change: Installation – press-click, Removal – twist-click. Superior angularity and concentricity for better piece part quality. Built-in angle settings every 45 degrees for maximum flexibility.

Slug Free® Dies

High wear strength, chrome air hardened tool steel to balance hardness and toughness. Slug Free® die geometry eliminates slug pulling. Uniform clearance radii in die corners to eliminate pip marks. Precision orientation with external pin. Up to 0.118(3.00) grind life. Superior roundness and flatness with exceptional die strength.

Station	Marathon® Maximum Punch Diameter/Diagonal	Comments
XB	0.500(12.70)	Rounds Only - Inner Track
B	1.000(25.40)
C	1.500(38.10)
D	2.000(50.80)
E	2.500(63.50)
F	3.000(76.20)
G	3.500(88.90)
H	4.125(104.78)
J	4.750(120.65)
K	5.500(139.70)