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Precise tab location for sheet metal
Wilson Tool International has developed a simple solution for the creation of location tabs for future tasks such as assembly or welding on sheet metal components produced on a punch press.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 September 2002
Tools cut finishing costs
Specially developed corner locking form tools for use on a punch press avoid the need for costly finishing processes on sheet-metal components used in electrical and electronics enclosures.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 July 2002
Edging tool is a smooth performer
A tool developed by Wilson Tool International is able to incorporate the forming of a smooth safety edge on holes and slots in sheet metal components within the automatic cycle of a CNC punch press.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 June 2002
Coating solves problems punching titanium
By changing to Wilson Tool International's Optima high-performance coated punch press tooling for processing titanium, Hydram Engineering has cured its excessive tool wear problems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 May 2002
Holders and long-life die system arrive at show
A range of competitively priced multitool holders for CNC punch presses and a new 2.4.1 die system with increased grind life will be launched by Wilson Tool International at Metalworking 2002.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 March 2002
Redesigned stripper plate improves accuracy
Wilson Tool International reckons the redesign of its Notcher stripper plate will increase the service life and accuracy of slitting tools used on most punch presses.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 March 2002
Tooling punches up productivity at DJN
The move by DJN Fabrications to a larger factory in Sunderland gave the 40-strong company the opportunity to set-up its own sheet metal punching section.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 March 2002
Surface-enhancement process makes durable tools
Shown for the first time in the UK at Metalworking 2002 is a new coating for press brake tooling that dramatically increases service life.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 February 2002
High torque thread-based fasteners for sheet metal
A special threading tool for use on computer controlled punch presses developed by Wilson Tool International of Swindon will allow the patented High Torque Fastener System to be used on sheet metal as
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 January 2002
New coating increases press brake tooling life
A new coating for press brake tooling dramatically increases the service life, lowers frictional resistance during bending and reduces any problems associated with galling and surface marking
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 October 2001
Snappy jointing solution for sheet metal parts
A new lance and form tool for punch presses has been developed by Wilson Tool that eliminates the need for additional processes such as spot welding and riveting of sheet metal assemblies
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 September 2001
Turret punch press tooling for Murata Wiedemanns
The new Wilson Tool range of turret punch press tooling includes 10 standard shapes for 112 and 114 style tools, specifically to suit Murata Wiedemann machines
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 June 2001
Trumpf old-style tooling alignment at low cost
A new alignment fixture for setting old-style Trumpf punch press tooling is now available from Wilson Tool International, at a quarter of the price of existing tool alignment fixtures
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 April 2001
Clamp assemblies for Amada turret punch presses
Wilson Tool International has developed a range of clamp assemblies for Amada turret punch presses that incorporate a replaceable air/hydraulic cylinder.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 March 2001
Wilson Tool's 2.4.1 scoops forming award
Wilson Tool's 2.4.1 scoops forming award at French Sheet Metal Exhibition.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 November 2000
Cosmetic finish tooling for CNC punch presses
In response to a request to apply a cosmetic finish to components from a turret punch press, Wilson Tool International of Swindon has developed a special tool to produce a hexagonal surface pattern
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 October 2000
New concept in punch press tooling
2*4*1(tm) is very simple to set on the machine, guarantees punch alignment, eliminates the need to pre-set tools, and reduces tool change time, from three minutes to just 30 secs
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 May 2000
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