Competitively priced, multi-tool holders suitable for CNC punch presses and a new 2.4.1 die system with increased grind life are now available.

A new range of competitively priced, multi-tool holders suitable for CNC punch presses and a new 2.4.1 die system with increased grind life are now available from Wilson Tool International of Swindon. The Multi-tool holders will allow the number of tools carried on a punch press to be significantly increased and the tool change and setting time reduced, which results in improved process flexibility and productivity. Central to the Wilson Tool programme is the launch of its competitively priced five and 10 station multi-tool holders, punches and dies providing a high level of versatility for Trumpf TC 2000R, TC 2020R, TC 5000R and TC 6000L punch presses.

As part of the expansion of the top-selling 2.4.1 (trademark) punch press tooling system which provides an unmatched, double the regrind life of traditional tooling, the availability of the 2.4.1 die incorporates the die holder, die blade and high precision spacers.

These will provide an increase in the regrind life to an unprecedented 2mm.

Users of the Wilson Multi-tools, which are available ex-stock, are totally interchangeable and have the advantage of a highly versatile tooling system which extends the tool capacity of the machine.

Punches and dies are cheaper than standard solid punches, setting time is reduced and the user gains from improved flexibility of the punching cycle.

Standard tool shapes including squares and rectangles are available with Wilson's patented Optima coating which extends tool life between regrinds by up to 500 per cent.

Round tools are Optima coated as standard.

With the Wilson guaranteed delivery, any stock tool ordered before 11.00 am is despatched, from what is believed to be the world's largest tool stock, the same day.

Special tool shapes are shipped within one to two days of drawing approval.