<p>A single-cylinder single-claw double-card punching machine, comprising an air cylinder (1); the working end face of the air cylinder (1) is connected to a connecting frame (2); a gantry moving frame (3) is disposed in an interleaved manner in the middle under the connecting frame (2); the piston rod (101) of the air cylinder (1) passes through the connecting frame (2) to connect with the gantry moving frame (3); the two sides of the connecting frame (2) are provided with a snap action moving device; the bottom of the connecting frame (2) is provided with a retaining clamp (8) and a folding clamp (9); and a card-pushing sheet (5) and a cutter (6) are disposed under the gantry moving frame (3). The card punching speed of the single-cylinder single-claw double-card punching machine is as high as 166 times per minute, with high efficiency and energy savings.</p>