Setting a Size 1 die in a Size 2 station shouldn’t mean searching for shims, measuring stacks and adding unnecessary steps to your setup. Wilson Tool’s Shimless Die Adapter eliminates the need for traditional shims by allowing you to adjust the adapter directly to the thickness of your die.
Take Shims Out of Your Setup
Traditional die setup can mean finding the right shims, checking their thickness and making sure everything is positioned correctly before production can begin. The Wilson Tool Shimless Die Adapter simplifies that process.
Adjust Your Die Height With Three Simple Steps:
1. Measure the die thickness: Determine the thickness of the die being installed.
2. Adjust the adapter: Set the Shimless Die Adapter to the desired measurement.
3. Insert the die: Install the die into the adapter and you’re ready to go.
Less Setup. More Green-Light Time.
Every extra setup step is time your punch press isn’t producing parts. By eliminating the need to locate and measure individual shims, the Shimless Die Adapter simplifies die changes and helps reduce time spent preparing tooling for production. Wilson Tool describes the system as a way to achieve faster setups and minimize downtime.
What changes for the operator?
- No searching for the correct shims
- No measuring multiple shims
- Fewer pieces to manage during setup
- Faster adjustment between dies
- A simpler Size 1-to-Size 2 tooling setup
One Adapter. Adjustable for Your Die.
Size 1 Die → Size 2 Station
The Wilson Tool Shimless Die Adapter is designed specifically to adapt Size 1 dies for use in Size 2 TRUMPF-style tooling applications. Instead of compensating for different die thicknesses with separate shims, the adapter itself is adjustable. Wilson Tool identifies it as the only Size 1-to-Size 2 adjustable adapter on the market for TRUMPF-style dies.
See the Shimless Die Adapter in Action
Built for TRUMPF-Style Punching
The Shimless Die Adapter is part of Wilson Tool’s broader TRUMPF-style punch tooling offering. Wilson Tool supplies TRUMPF-style tooling solutions including Size 1 and Size 2 tooling, 2-4-1 tooling, GL dies, cartridges, parting tools and multi-tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Shimless Die Adapter?
The Wilson Tool Shimless Die Adapter is an adjustable adapter designed to allow Size 1 dies to be used in Size 2 TRUMPF-style tooling applications without using traditional shims.
Why would I use a shimless adapter?
It eliminates the process of searching for and measuring individual shims when setting the die, simplifying tooling setup.
How do I set the adapter?
Measure the thickness of your die, adjust the Shimless Die Adapter to the corresponding setting, insert the die and the tooling is ready for use.
What die sizes does it work with?
The adapter is designed to adapt Size 1 dies to Size 2 TRUMPF-style tooling applications.
Do I still need shims?
The purpose of the adjustable adapter is to eliminate the traditional shimming step when using the adapter for the supported Size 1-to-Size 2 application.
Is the adapter adjustable?
Yes. Its adjustable design allows the operator to set the adapter according to the measured thickness of the die.
Where can I see how it works?
Wilson Tool has setup and operation videos demonstrating the Size 1-to-Size 2 TRUMPF Shimless Die Adapter.