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Joe Broadbent

Joe Broadbent is a bending designer at Wilson Tool International, 12912 Farnham Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 866-752-6531, www.wilsontool.com

Articles by Joe Broadbent

Need More Punching Capacity? Turn Your Press Brake Into a Punch Press

Does limited punching capacity and outsourcing lead times cause production delays in your shop? Here is a simple, affordable and effective system that can expand the capabilities of your press brakes, help streamline operations and eliminate the need for outsourcing or purchasing new equipment.

Can a Quality Hinge Be Formed in a Press or a Brake?

Curls, hinges, knuckles, and rolled edges can all be produced on sheet metal using either a punch press or a press brake. The primary difference is the amount of control and handling provided by the machine. When producing curl forms, here are some factors to consider to make sure the job is done right.

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Hainbuch America, Hainbuch, workholding automation.transformed workholding, true seamless integration, direct measurement, clamping device, right on the machine itself, no more wasted steps or lost time, September 10th, Booth W-431636, HAINBUCH Booth W-431636
The Next Big Thing in Workholding Automation is Here

The pieces will come together at IMTS 2024!
Sandvik Coromant, Jeff Rizzie, IMTS 2024, “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity: How Sensorized Tooling is Driving Manufacturing into the Future," machining, tooling, Veronica Messersmith
Sandvik Coromant to Present “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity” at IMTS 2024

Industry expert Jeff Rizzie looks at the future of machining with sensorized tooling in educational session at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show.
BLM GROUP USA, Mauro Corno, expansion, metal fabrication machines, bending technologies
BLM GROUP USA Breaks Ground on Office Expansion in Novi, Mich.

BLM GROUP USA has announced today plans to expand the Novi headquarters for North America during their groundbreaking ceremony. This nearly 65,000 square-foot expansion is a key advancement to support the organization’s plans for nurturing the unprecedented growth of their…
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