Punching or riveting tool

Abstract

A punching or riveting tool, includes a bow with a movable punch and a die. The movable punch and the die are guided in a guide that is decoupled from the bow. The guide may be a guide bracket that is divided into two parts and includes two halves that can be moved relative to one another. The two halves may be coupled to one another via a sliding fit. The die and/or the movable punch may be mounted in a pivotable and/or floating manner relative to a piston or to a counterholder connected to the bow via a clearance fit which comprises a recess and a component engaging in the recess.

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