Discover How to Make the Most of Your Fabrication Processes.

Join Wilson Tool for a free hands-on Lean Seminar to help you implement lean principles in your manufacturing processes. Wilson Tool lean experts will share insight gained from implementing our own award winning lean program and give specific advice for applying the same principles to sheet metal fabrication.

Seminar topics include planning Kaizen events, setting up lean cells, managing corporate culture and developing 5S programs. A number of lean tooling solutions are demonstrated throughout the seminar.

Come to a seminar at our headquarters in White Bear Lake, MN to see our lean operation firsthand. Or attend one of our regional seminars near you, if there's space.

Visit www.wilsontool.com/seminars for the latest seminar schedule and registration forms.

Upcoming Lean Seminars:

LEAN ASSESSMENTS
Can't make it to a seminar?

Wilson Tool offers onsite Lean Assessments for our customers interested in having us look for lean opportunities in their operations. The purpose of Wilson Tool's Lean Assessment program is to provide assistance to our customers that have made a commitment to lean manufacturing.

Through our Lean Assessment, we observe your operations and recommend steps you can take to help implement lean principles. This report contains proposed solutions designed to enhance your lean efforts in the areas of preventative maintenance, storage, motion analysis, operational efficiency and other general ideas.

This program represents an ongoing commitment by Wilson Tool to our customers to help them become the best fabricators in the world.

Call your local sales engineer or e-mail marketing@wilsontool.com today to arrange for your lean assessment.

WILSON WHEEL TRAINING
Wilson Wheel Hands-on Training

Did you know we offer a free training class that provides hands-on instruction for the use and maintenance of the entire Wilson Wheel family of tooling?

It's true. We'll help you learn how to utilize the wheel tools most effectively for their applications.

Some topics will include:

• Dos and don'ts of operating wheel tools
• How to set up the tooling properly
• Maintenance of the tools
• How to program your machine to run the wheel tools

Who should attend?
Programmers and machine operators who have a good understanding of traditional sheet metal operations on CNC turret punch presses will benefit the most. These classes will not cover basic turret punch press operations.

Classes are held at our Technology Center in White Bear Lake, MN. All travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee. Space is limited. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Upcoming Wilson Wheel Classes:

Click here for more information or to register.

TOOLING TIP
Q: How should I be maintaining my precision ground press brake tools? My dies seem worn and they aren't very old.

A: Consistent performance from a precision press brake tool is closely tied to the condition of the tool. Debris buildup will cause inaccuracies in bend angle, material marking, material cross-contamination, and poor tool life. Fortunately, dies that are treated with Wilson Tool's Nitrex surface enhancement allow for easy cleaning.

Debris buildup on the die often appears as a worn die. Aluminum or galvanized sheet sometimes builds up on the shoulders, which creates a variance in appearance and feel, and is commonly mistaken for a worn die. Several brisk strokes using a Scotch Brite® scouring pad will easily remove the buildup from a Nitrex surface. A light coat of oil before storing the tool will help keep it looking new.

Preventative maintenance will also help preserve tool life. When galling is a known potential problem, a quick visual inspection prior to using, during use, and when putting away tooling will help prevent buildup and damage.