Crowning Deflection Control System for Press Brakes

The days of controlling deflection using stacked cardboard, gum wrappers or any other type of makeshift shim are over. The Express Crowning system from Wilson Tool International (White Bear Lake, MN) helps control deflection or “the canoe effect” in press brake applications over 4 ft long. This system gives fabricators the flexibility to fine-tune the deflection-compensating curve of the unit to overcome the nuances built into the machine. Press brake operators can now crown the lower beam with manual or electric options and secure dies with manual or hydraulic power. The features of Express Crowning include:

• Durable body hardened to 28-32 RCS.
• Mounting available for all types of press brakes: OEM bolt down design; Aftermarket mounting options for American and European style press brakes.
• Secure die clamping that is compatible with WT and American Style Tooling.
• Hydraulic clamping system adjusts with a remote control or CNC direct to machine control: 8 mm (.315 in) diameter pins hold dies every 21.25 mm (.837 in).
• Manual clamping system with set screws to hold dies every 25 mm (1.00 in).
• Quick, repeatable crowning is precisely adjusted using a basic hand crank with digital readout or an electric motor driven by the CNC machine control: macro crown up to 2 mm (.079 in) to 3 mm (.118 in), depending on length; micro crown at 200 mm (7.87 in) intervals up to .5 mm (.020 in).

Wilson Tool also provides their AFH line of fixed height tooling that is designed to be fully compatible with Amada fixed height tooling and machine control as an alternative source for purchasing fixed height tooling. AFH tooling delivers sheet metal fabricators shorter lead times, competitive pricing and premium quality tooling, with features and benefits that include:

• Fully compatible with Amada fixed height tooling and machine control.
• Beveled tang style punches.
• Matrix code on every section of tooling with easy-to-read laser marked tool detail.
• Heat treated to 70 RCS using proprietary Nitrex® heat treat process to extend tool life and durability.
• Tip modifications, specials and custom configurations available with the industry’s shortest lead times.
• Made and shipped from North America.

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AFH customer service from the North American offices of Wilson Tool provides fabricators with the expertise of technically trained sales engineers, application specialists and designers who can help job shops and OEMs determine the best system for particular applications. Also, for faster, easier setups and changeovers, Wilson Tool offers their Express Air press brake clamp as an air-powered option for clamping and seating front and back tools simultaneously with the touch of a button. This quick change technology allows sheet metal fabricators to dramatically reduce setup time by eliminating the need to hand-tighten set screws and manually seat punches using these features:

• Clamps and seats tooling with the touch of a button.
• Clamps front and back punches simultaneously.
• Small punch sections clamp secure.
• Interlocking wedge holders for added flexibility: Push punch holders together to create a solid beam or create gaps between punch holders for box bending.
• Hardened using exclusive Nitrex high endurance surface enhancement (70 RCS) for strength and durability
• Interchangeable with most brands of holders.
• Uses standard shop air at 90 psi to 120 psi.
• Clean source of power.

Wilson Tool International, 12912 Farnham Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 866-752-6531, www.wilsontool.com.