Lectra Punching Tools—including punch drills, hollow punches, and drilling bits—are specialized tooling consumables used in high-speed Lectra automated CNC cutting systems (such as the Lectra Vector, Lectra Versalis, FX, and MX series).

These tools make precise drill holes, notch marks, internal cuts, and alignment points through single or multi-ply layers of woven/knitted fabrics, technical textiles, leather, vinyl, and composites.

Key Product Categories

1. Hollow Punches / Core Punches

• Design: Featuring a hollow center and a sharp circular cutting edge. As the tool pierces or rotates through material stacks, core plugs are ejected upwards through the hollow shank to prevent clogging.

• Function: Used to create clean, burr-free circular holes for buttonholes, eyelets, ventilation, assembly marks, or bolt holes.

• Typical Sizes: Outer diameters commonly range from 1.5 mm up to 12 mm.
  
  
  

2. Punch Drills / Drill Bits

• Design: Precision drill bits engineered with specialized flute profiles (spiral, straight, or core) and custom shanks designed for Lectra quick-change drill heads.

• Function: Used for drilling through thick multi-ply stacks where a standard punch might cause material distortion or heating.

• Materials: High-Speed Steel (HSS), coated HSS (TiN-coated), or Micro-grain Tungsten Carbide for maximum wear resistance on abrasive fabrics and technical materials.
  
  
  

3. Heated Drilling Bits / Hot Drills

• Design: Drill bits paired with a heating element within the Lectra tool head.

• Function: Used primarily on synthetic materials (polyester, nylon, blends) to melt the hole edges slightly during drilling. This seals the material fibers and prevents fraying or hole unraveling.
  
  
  

Machine Compatibility

Lectra punching tools and drill bits are designed to fit various specialized Lectra tool head modules, including:

• Lectra Vector Series (e.g., Vector Fashion, Vector TechTex, Vector Auto)

• Lectra Versalis (Leather digital cutting systems)

• Lectra FX / MX / IX Series
  
  
  
  

Key Selection Factors

When selecting replacement punch tools or drill bits for Lectra cutters, consider:

1. Material Type: Standard HSS for basic apparel/textiles; Solid Tungsten Carbide for heavy denim, leather, technical composites, or automotive upholstery.

2. Mounting / Shank Type: Quick-change system shank, screw-in/threaded shank, or standard straight shank with flat alignment.

3. Internal Hole Diameter: Matches exact CAD/CAM pattern specifications.