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Boost Press Brake
Productivity with Wilson American Precision Tooling
by
Ron Palick
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Wilson Tool International,
Inc.
Press
brake fabricators are constantly seeking new ways to boost
productivity and cut downtime. Fortunately, Wilson Tool has the
solutions they’re after.
 The
Wilson American Precision™ press brake tooling line, for
example, is at the forefront of innovation with breakthrough
advances such as standard staged dies, push button tool loading,
and Nitrex™ Surface Enhancement. And with an unmatched selection
of standard punch tip radii and same day shipping, it’s clear
why fabricators worldwide rely on Wilson Tool to improve press
brake operations and reduce costs.
Perform Multiple Bends in
One Setup with Standard Staged Dies
Wilson American
Precision is the only tooling line that makes it easy to
complete multiple bends in a single setup. By offering staged
dies standard on all tooling, it’s possible to complete multiple
bends that have a common shut or staged height with only one
setup, reducing downtime and allowing for smaller runs. Common
shut height tool lines are designed to simplify complex staged
tooling setups.
“In the past, to
complete four different bends, each bend would need to be set up
individually, tearing down and re-setting each time. Only large
run jobs could be cost effective,” said Wilson Tool Press Brake
Manager Pat Campbell. “With staged bending, press brake
operators set up all four bends at the same time. This drastic
reduction in downtime makes smaller runs more cost effective
since the part is only handled once.”
Another benefit
of staged bending is that it allows press brake operators of all
experience levels to work efficiently. Tools with varying
profiles and V-openings can be run on the same setup, allowing
the tools to all close at once. In typical tool operations, this
can’t be done unless a seasoned press brake operator constructs
special die shims. Staged bending eliminates the need for these
special shims so that press brake operators with a variety of
experience levels can complete the procedure.
Reduce Downtime with
Click-in Loading and Unloading
Wilson American
Precision’s patent-pending push button technology is the
industry standard for fast, easy tool loading and unloading.
This push button feature vastly increases the efficiency of any
press brake job by simply “clicking in” and “clicking out”
almost instantaneously, allowing for quick tool changes and
setups. The push button technology also enhances the safety of
the press brake.
Increase Safety and Reduce
Costs with Sectionalized Tooling
There are three
different lengths of punches and dies in the American Precision
line: short (18”), long (36”) and sectionalized (35.87”).
Sectionalized tools are precision cut in ten pieces, making them
easier to handle and less expensive to replace. Sectionalized
tool pieces can quickly be installed unassisted by a single
press brake operator, and their compact size makes them safer to
use. If one or two of the pieces should need replacement, Wilson
Tool customers can choose to only buy the pieces they need,
substantially reducing replacement costs.
Improve Tool Life with
Nitrex™ Surface Enhancement
Our advanced
Nitrex High Endurance Surface Enhancement-standard on all Wilson
American Precision tooling-produces a surface hardness of
HRC-60, increasing tooling life by several times that of
untreated tooling. Nitrex is an advanced surface treatment that
permeates the tool steel through a heat-treat process,
minimizing galling, increasing lubricity and reducing friction.
With Nitrex, you’ll experience longer tool life, faster cleanups
and zero tool corrosion.
Get the Tools You
Need Shipped Fast
Contract
manufacturers and OEMs that need a wide variety of standard
punch tip radii will find the industry’s largest variety of
standard radius options with Wilson American Precision. Our
selection allows you to find the radius that matches your needs
without the extra delivery time and cost associated with special
tooling. Choose a size based on material thickness, bending
application or material needs. Add to that our full line of
special tooling, and you’ll always get the exact form and shape
you need.
Wilson Tool is committed to reducing lead times
for the whole American Precision line. In the near future,
customers will be able to place an order and receive same-day
shipping on an increasing number of catalog offerings.
For more information, please contact:
Wilson
Tool International®,
Inc.
12912 Farnham Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Tel: 800-328-9646
Fax: 800-222-0002
turret@wilsontool.com
www.wilsontool.com
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Volume
14 Issue 2 -
December 2004