Tooling Around the World
December 2007
 

Bend more, set up less with European Style Staged Tooling

Save Time with Staged Bending.
Wilson Tool is making it easier than ever for European Style press brake fabricators to dramatically improve productivity with staged bending tools for European Style press brakes. With staged bending, fabricators save valuable time by performing multiple bends with a single setup. Staged bending simplifies complex short-run jobs by eliminating unproductive repetitive tasks – significantly reducing setup time, part handling and work-in-progress.

Standard Common Shut Height.
Typically, completing multiple bends in a single press brake setup would require a skilled press brake operator to use special risers and shims to achieve a common shut height across all punches and dies. With the new staged bending tools for European Style press brakes, Wilson Tool provides an easier way to achieve common shut heights.

Our staged bending tools have common shut heights built in, allowing machine operators to carry out a series of bends in one setup without the complicated preparation process. Thirty-degree, offset, flattening, gooseneck and other tools are set up progressively in one press brake without the fear of punches and dies colliding.

Maximize Your European Press Brake Productivity.
Wilson Tool’s innovative European Style staged bending solutions offer the ultimate in versatility and efficiency. Call 1-800-445-4518 or visit wilsontool.com today and discover more ways press brake tooling from Wilson Tool can increase your productivity and reduce your costs.


 
   
 

Tips & Tricks
Retainers on Demand

Q: I am in urgent need of a custom retainer and cannot wait weeks for delivery. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get my die up and running quickly and economically?

 

A: Your best option is the do-it-yourself method. You can quickly create a special retainer using HP Accu-Lock Retainer Inserts from Wilson Tool. The HP Accu-Lock simplifies the manufacturing of special retainers by eliminating the ball hole and the need for complicated jigs and inspection fixtures. Your punch is securely and accurately held in place with an easily created straight-line machined hole.

Manufacturing the special retainers in-house dramatically reduces the lead time from several weeks to just days. HP Accu-Lock retainer inserts are in stock and available for immediate shipment.

For more information on HP Accu-Lock Retainer Inserts, call 1-800-944-4671 or visit wilsontool.com.

Wilson Wheel Training Classes
This free class provides hands-on instruction on the use and maintenance of the entire Wilson Wheel family of tooling. Click here for more information or to register.

Classes available on:
- January 15, 2008
- February 19, 2008
- March 25, 2008

Upcoming Trade Shows

Metalform
April 1-3, 2008
Booth #213
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex

Montreal Manufacturing &
Technology Show

May 12-14, 2008
Booth #606
Place Boneventure
Montreal, Ontario