Punch press (stamping machine/press) manufacturers are ranked in three categories: **large-scale stamping lines, general-purpose presses, and high-speed precision punch presses**. For automotive body panel lines, look to Jinan No. 2 Machine Tool; for general-purpose punching/blanking, look to Yangli/Yangduan;
for precision electronic components, look to Ningbo Gu’anli.** First determine the workpiece and process, then select the appropriate manufacturer.
I. Large Stamping Line: Jinan No. 2 Machine Tool
Jinan No. 2 Machine Tool Group (Jinan, Shandong): One of the “Eighteen Arhats” of China’s machine tool industry, its large stamping lines are world-class—it supplies 566 out of 689 large stamping lines nationwide (approximately 83%, industry data), and holds over 90% market share in new energy vehicle stamping lines. Multiple production lines are used in BYD’s ten major vehicle manufacturing bases alone (industry reports). Its 630-ton large automotive stamping line covers body-in-white stamping for automotive OEMs and is also a supplier to international OEMs such as Ford.
For large parts, deep drawing, and automotive body panels, Jinan No. 2 Machine Tool is the “top-tier” choice.
II. General-Purpose Presses: Yangli and Yangduan
Yangli Group (Yangzhou, Jiangsu): A leading manufacturer in China’s forging and pressing machine tool industry for many consecutive years, ranked among the top ten in the machine tool industry and among the top 100 in the machinery industry (according to the company’s official website). It boasts a complete product line of general-purpose crank presses/hydraulic presses, a large market share, high cost-performance ratio, and extensive after-sales service network.
Yangzhou Forging Press (Yangduan): The JH21 open-type single-point high-performance precision press, put into production in 1984, has been a best-seller for over 40 years, with annual sales exceeding 1,000 units. Meeting JS1 precision standards, it features a high-rigidity welded body, six-sided long guide rails, and a dry pneumatic friction clutch. Widely used for punching, blanking, bending, and shallow drawing, it supports automatic feeding and photoelectric protection. It is one of the largest producers and sellers of general-purpose presses in China.
Xuzhou Forging Press (Xuduan): A long-established general-purpose press manufacturer with a high market share in small and medium tonnage presses.
III. High-Speed Precision Stamping Presses: Ningbo GOANWIN
Ningbo GOANWIN (Ningbo Gu’anli): Established in 2011, with over 300 patents, covering a full range of precision stamping presses from 3 to 3500 tons, high-speed stamping presses, servo stamping presses, and hydraulic presses.
A new high-speed precision stamping press R&D and manufacturing base (total investment of 1.1 billion RMB) is scheduled to begin construction in 2026—a major player in high-speed stamping applications such as connectors, terminals, and electronic components.
Foreign Brands: Schuler (Germany), AIDA (Japan), Nidec, Jinfeng (China), and Xieyi (China) still hold a place in the high-end servo and large-tonnage markets, with sufficient budgets for comparison.
IV. Equipment Selection by Process: Six Types
1. **Crank Press**:** Blanking, bending, forming, small stamping parts, high speed and high productivity (Yangli/Yangduan/Xuduan);
2. **Hydraulic Press**: Deep drawing, thick plate forming, adjustable pressure and large stroke (Hefei Heduan, Tianjin Tianduan, Nantong Forging Press);
3. **Servo Press**: Complex forming + energy saving and high precision (Guanli, Yangduan same specification servo version);
4. **High-Speed Punch Press**: Large batch precision parts such as connectors/motor cores (Guanli, Ningbo series);
5. **Closed-Type Double-Point Press**: Automotive body panels/large parts (Jinan No. 2 Machine Tool J36 series);
6. **Pneumatic Punch Press**: Light load small parts.
Selection parameters: Nominal force (6.3-3000 tons), slide stroke times, die mounting height, worktable size.
V. Key Points for Overseas Buyers
First, **factory inspection**: Check the machine body casting/welding, guide rail precision, and clutch brand; Second, **die trial**: Test punch with your die to check dimensional stability and scrap rate; Third, **safety and compliance**: Confirm photoelectric protection, two-hand start, and CE certification (mandatory for export); Fourth, **die matching**: Inquire about die design/manufacturing capabilities (Yangli, etc., can provide a complete “punch press + die + feeding” set); Fifth, **payment**: 30% deposit + 70% payment upon acceptance, large amounts are paid by letter of credit.
Industry insiders advise: When ranking punch presses, first categorize them by sector—choose Ji Er Ji for large-scale production lines, Yangli Yangduan for general-purpose lines, and Gu’anli for high-speed precision lines.
Then, conduct factory inspections and mold trials based on nominal force/stroke/die matching, with safety certifications being the top priority.
