PRODUCT REVIEWS
Unlocking the full potential of press brakes
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For over 30 years, Wilson Tool has been a press brake tooling specialist, helping manufacturers to optimise their bending processes and elevate performance.
“ Whether they are navigating intricate bends, designing custom parts or striving to boost productivity, our solutions are engineered to meet manufacturers’ exact needs. Our extensive tooling range for press brakes includes European, Wila ®/ TRUMPF ®, Bystronic™ and LVD-style precision tooling, making Wilson Tool a one-stop-shop for all things‘ press brake’. From standard tools to bespoke designs, we ensure seamless integration and superior results,” it explained.
“ No application is too unique. Our‘ neversay-no’ attitude drives our design engineers to collaborate closely with customers, crafting custom specials that simplify complex bends and eliminate secondary operations. Technologies such as our Corner Former and Brake Partner empower manufacturers to perform more tasks directly on their press brakes— saving time and reducing costs,” it continued.
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The Corner Former enables press brakes to bend, form and crop tray or door corners. |
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Brake Partner with formed part. |
Wilson Tool’ s clamping solutions are designed to dramatically reduce set-up and changeover time. These include:
■ Push-button clamps for rapid changes.
■ Deflection-controlling crowning systems.
■ Quick lever-activated clamps.
■ Manual clamps.
■ The eClamp— styled by Wilson Tool as“ the world’ s first electric press brake clamp”.
“ Whatever your press brake style, we have a clamping solution to match. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer success, we continue to redefine what’ s possible in press brake tooling( whether you’ re upgrading your current set-up or tackling new manufacturing challenges),” concluded Wilson Tool.
The company provides tooling systems and accessories for the punching, bending and stamping industries. n
www. wilsontool. com
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Launch of TM12S cobot welding cell
Gessmann will be presenting its newly developed TM12S cobot welding cell from its partner, Techman, at Blechexpo 2025( 21-24 October 2025) in Stuttgart, Germany( hall 9, stand 9227). The flexible solution was specially designed for small and medium batches with frequently changing components against a backdrop of skilled worker shortages and increasing demands for variety.
“ The welding system that we previously used in our own factory was both oversized and overloaded for the complex technical and changing requirements. We incorporated this experience directly into the development of the cobot welding cell,” explained Steffen Kuhnle, Head of Robotics, Gessmann.
“ The new TM12S can be seamlessly integrated into existing manufacturing processes and has already proved itself in our own production environment as a flexible and cost-efficient solution. It supports common welding processes such as MIG, MAG and TIG and is suitable for processing steel, stainless steel and aluminium,” added Gessmann.
The TM12S combines modern collaborative robotics with a tool-changer system. A key feature of the system is the integrated camera, which can be flexibly aligned to enable precise component positioning and to
simplify adaptation to different geometries. The combination with the tool-changer allows free positioning of the camera. This is particularly beneficial for process monitoring and quality assurance. The welding cell is certified by DEKRA( TÜV).
“ It is also possible to integrate different welding devices. If there are no specific requirements for this, we rely on proven systems from Fronius,” Kuhnle pointed out. Using the integrated tool-changer, the modular TM12S can be used not just for welding tasks but also for other automation tasks such as gripping, positioning or handling.
The specially developed Gessmann user interface enables intuitive system control so that operators do not require in-depth knowledge of robotics to use it. However, the expertise of a qualified welding
specialist remains essential for the precision adjustment of welding parameters and quality assessment.
“ We also offer targeted training courses for cobot applications to help users get started more easily and to increase acceptance,’ emphasised Kuhnle.
With the TM12S, Gessmann is showcasing its experience of collaborative robotics and human – machine interfaces( HMIs). The TM12S is already in production and available in multiple units.
“ We are presenting the system to the public for the first time at this year’ s Blechexpo. Visitors will be able to see it in live operation during on-site demonstrations,” concluded Kuhnle. n
www. gessmann. com
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