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Punch press dies increase wear resistance by 100%

Ultima dies are specifically designed to dramatically improve tool life when punching materials that are abrasive or have high tensile strength, and are ideal for long-run jobs.

News from Wilson Tool International (15 July 2005)

Set punch press tools quicker and easier

Punch press tooling system features a keyed alignment ring that engages the key in the punch for fast tool alignment so no alignment fixture is needed and quicker tool set-ups result.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling (13 July 2005)

Sheet metal punching finds 3D CAD/CAM quicker

 User application article   3D CAD/CAM system has revolutionised the acceptable complexity of the jobs and the flat part developments are all done automatically, incorporating company-specific bend allowances.  Brochure available  

News from Radan Computational (27 June 2005)

Punch pressing flexibility sought by subcontractor

 User application article   For CNC punching flexibility a subcontractor opted for a machine with an additional auto index station and two multi-tools - one with eight stations and one with three.

News from LVD (UK) (22 June 2005)

Punch press tooling holds fasteners reliably

Tooling fabricates forms that align with and hold hexagon head bolts and provides a reliable and secure method of holding threaded fasteners in sheet metal for assembly.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling (27 May 2005)

CNC punch and shear saves metals costs

The built-in shear on a CNC punch press has gained popularity, since steel prices started to rise steeply, as the technique can save typically 10% in material consumption.  Brochure available  

News from Press and Shear Machinery (24 May 2005)

Platework punching/shearing works unmanned

To automate the production of fittings, an automatic system has the infeed of flat steel from a stock system, as well as sorting of plates, so the punching/shearing system can operate unmanned.

News from Voortman Automatisering BV (24 May 2005)

Punch press tools align in the press

A new tooling system for Trumpf presses combines the economy of conventional Trumpf style tooling with features that eliminate the need for alignment fixtures for tooling set-up.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling (29 April 2005)

Tooling produces bend lines In metal sheet

Punch press tooling produces bend lines In metal for easy hand bending and can be combined with tools for impressing Identification codes and self locking features in part assemblies.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 4 April 2005)

Punch tooling simplifies enclosure racking

Racking cluster tooling produces precisely positioned mounting holes In electronic enclosure racks - including a protusion feature that facilitates easy installation of racks.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 3 March 2005)

Innovative punch press tooling to be demonstrated

Demonstrations of tapping and shearing tooling for sheet metal punch presses will be made alongside slug-free (burr-free) dies and thin-turret tooling for Strippit punch presses.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling (14 January 2005)

Dies pull burrs from thin sheet without problems

Slug free light dies for thin sheet metal eliminate slug (burr) pulling by making series of very small protrusions around the edge of the burr and so improve quality.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling (15 December 2004)

Turret press change cuts labour costs

 User application article   Heater manufacturer that has exchanged an old, stand-alone turret punch press for a pressworking cell with an automatic load/unload system and has reduced labour costs.  Brochure available  

News from Press and Shear Machinery (15 December 2004)

High performance is coupled with pick and sort

High performance turret punch press with a large sheet processing capability and 30-station turret can be fitted with a cost-effective pick and sort work handling system.

News from LVD (UK) (14 December 2004)

Fastest CNC punch press offers simple automation

As well as laying claim to be one of the world's fastest punching machines, CNC punch press system features 'twin-cart' load/unload systems resulting in a very compact automated set-up.  Brochure available  

News from Trumpf (30 November 2004)

Punch press performs accurate right-angle shearing

A sheet metal working combines the punching, forming and tapping versatility of a modern turret punch press with high-quality right-angle shearing for separating the components.  Brochure available  

News from Press and Shear Machinery (30 November 2004)

Punch presses can produce threaded holes

Tool system is designed to produce threaded holes at high speeds and with repeatable quality in all types of sheet metal - including SS, mild steel and aluminium -in thick turret punch presses.  Brochure available  

News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 3 November 2004)

New press brake costs less than a used machine

 User application article   Searle Manufacturing has been systematically replacing six press brakes in the standard products manufacturing cell at its Fareham factory.  Brochure available  

News from Press and Shear Machinery (15 October 2004)

Wilson Tool introduces Ultima premium tool steel

Fabricators looking for increased wear resistance and toughness in their thick turret tooling now have a better option, Ultima premium tool steel from Wilson Tool International.

News from Wilson Tool International (11 October 2004)

New tool doubles sharpening intervals

High Performance (HP) Dura-Blade, the newest innovation from Wilson Tool International, is a tool specifically designed to meet the daily rigors of sheet metal parting.

News from Wilson Tool International (11 October 2004)

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