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Tooling Update
Tooling Technology
Punch Technology for Thick Turret Presses Takes a Leap Forward
Wilson Tool Intl., White Bear Lake, MN, introduces its patent-pending EXP punch technology, manufactured with Wilson Tool’s Ultima premium tool steel to increase wear resistance, and reportedly the first tooling in the industry to offer standard holders with universal punches. EXP punches for thick turret presses promise to increase productivity, reduce waste, save storage space and deliver improved performance, grind life and durability com- pared to previous mod-
els of tooling.
EXP punch hold-
ers fit in all styles
of A- and B-station thick turret assem- blies, and are avail- able for every major brand of thick turret tooling. Fabricators can use the same holder with multiple punch- es. Punches are available in rounds or special shapes. And for shops that run more than one type of thick turret tooling, EXP punch technology is compatible with all current guide assemblies, eliminating the need to
purchase punches from multiple manufacturers.
Brochure: The Complete Quick Die Change Program
A 32-page
brochure from
Serapid Inc.,
Sterling Heights,
MI, catalogs the
firm’s quick-die-
change (QDC)
offerings—
clamping, posi-
tioning and transporting equipment. Transporters range from simple die carts to rail-bound die shuttles, and die rollers and lifters enable smooth movement of dies into their clamping positions. The brochure offers a step-by-step guide to building a QDC system, including spec- ifying rolling elements and bolster exten- sions, fixed or removable clamps and hydraulic systems.
Serapid Inc.: 586/274-0774;
www.serapid.com
New Website a Resource for Press-Brake Tooling
Cincinnati Inc., Cincinnati, OH, has launched a new website cataloging its extensive inventory of common press- brake dies, in stock and ready for deliv- ery. Use the site to shop for the firm’s standard and precision-ground Ameri- can tools, as well as Wila premium dies. Also available to visitors to the website, www.ci-online.com, are free downloads of these documents: “Press Brake Safe- guarding,” “Press Brake Safety Guide- lines,” and “Press Brake Capacities.” Cincinnati Inc.: 513/367-7100; www.e-ci.com
BMW Invests in Stamping Process- Planning Software
BMW’s Cost Engineering Group in Munich, Germany, soon will upgrade its ability to determine optimum process lay- outs by investing in Formingsuite Process
Wilson Tool: 800/328-9646;
www.wilsontool.com
Brains.
For optimum performance and then some on new or refurbished equipment.
DallaSmartTM Controls
• ProfileSelectTM Servo Feed Controls • Replacement Control Upgrades
• Laser Coil Positioning with Readout • Automatic Reel Brake Controls
• Synchronized Controls of Complete Line • Name Brand Drive Controls
• Press and Feed Line Integration
• Communication Integration
dallasindustries.com 248.583.9400
Brawn.
To handle more than the specified material on equipment that lasts and lasts.
Standard Equipment & Complete Systems
• Servo Feeds
• Press Feed Lines
• SpaceSaverTM Feed Lines • Straighteners-Powered • Straighteners-Pull Thru • Cradle Systems
• Reels Systems
• Air Feeds
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