Fabrication Equipment
Turret Punch Auctions
KD Auctions runs turret punch auctions nationwide, reaching 500,000+ industry contacts for every sale. Whether you're buying or selling, our team handles everything from appraisal through final settlement.
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Who Buys at These Auctions
Sheet metal fabrication shops, enclosure manufacturers, HVAC fabricators, electrical panel manufacturers, and contract sheet metal operations.
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Fabrication shops transitioning to laser-only cutting workflows, plant closures, and equipment upgrades.
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Consultation & Appraisal
KD assesses your equipment, recommends the right sale path, and provides a realistic recovery estimate. USPAP-compliant appraisals available for lenders and court-supervised situations.
Cataloging & Marketing
Professional photography, detailed specs, and marketing to 500,000+ industry contacts via BidSpotter, email, LinkedIn, and trade publications. Typical marketing period is 2–4 weeks.
Auction & Settlement
Online timed auction closes, buyers coordinate removal within the specified window, and KD delivers a complete financial settlement with full accounting of all proceeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is turret punch tooling included in the auction?
Yes, turret punch tooling (Amada, Wilson, and other brands) is inventoried and included in the auction. Tooling sets can add $20,000–$60,000 in value to a turret punch auction.
Have laser cutters replaced turret punches?
Lasers have taken significant market share, which is why used turret punches are available, but turret punches remain valuable for forming operations (louvers, lances, embosses) that lasers cannot perform.
What turret punch brands auction best?
Amada and Trumpf dominate the turret punch market and consistently achieve the strongest auction prices. Salvagnini and Finn-Power also attract active bidding from qualified fabrication buyers.
Can a combination punch/laser machine be auctioned?
Yes, combination machines are highly sought-after at auction because they offer flexibility for buyers wanting both punching and laser capability in one machine. These typically achieve premium prices.
How long is the turret punch removal window?
Turret punches are medium-weight machines removable by forklift or crane. The standard removal window is 7–14 days post-auction, which is typically sufficient for most buyers.
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