Wilson Tool International is the world's largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping industry. For more than 40 years, we've dedicated ourselves to creating innovative tooling solutions that last longer and increase productivity for the world’s most successful fabricators and stampers. Our knowledgeable global sales force, multilingual customer support staff, same-day shipping and extensive distribution network are just a few of the benefits that keep our customers coming back time and again.
Manufactured to fit nearly any press brake, the Brake Partner from Wilson Tool Intl. allows the components of punch press-style forming tools to be used on a press brake. According to the company, the system can help users remove the limitations of the turret press and expand their manufacturing...
There are many reasons that fabricators may find themselves with limited forming capacity in their punch machine. But that doesn’t mean they should have to turn away jobs. Using a press brake to perform punch press forming operations is one way to address this challenge.
Wilson Tool International offers the XSharp™ grinder for automated, hands-off tool sharpening. The operator enters the tool style, size, and grind amount into the touchscreen interface, and the machine completes the sharpening. The grinder uses an automated height detection feature to locate the...
Wilson Tool International has introduced the Brake Partner™, enabling the use of new or existing punch press tooling, in the press brake to create forms in-house even when no punch press is available. The press brake holder can be used with or without guide posts to further expand the...
Wilson Tool has introduced the Corner Former, a tool that makes it possible to bend and finish corners of a sheet metal part in the press brake, eliminating the need for secondary welding and grinding operations. The tool works in three steps—bend with flare, roll, and crop/trim—producing a...
Wilson Tool International, White Bear Lake, Minn., announced the addition of a new division, Wilson Tool Additive. This new division will focus on supplying companies with made-to-order bending tools and fabrication support parts in hours. The company will focus on additively manufacture two of its...
Proper alignment, correct die clearance, treatments and coatings, sharp tools, and lubrication are five factors that will ensure fabricators get the most out of their punching tools, avoid tool wear, and punch proper shapes.
On April 27th, Wilson Tool Canada’s punching and stamping division celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility at 5590 Finch Avenue East in Toronto. About 40 guests joined the Wilson team for the celebration, including suppliers, customers, and representatives from the City of...
