FF Journal, February 2017
Hollis explored ways to curb costs and discovered a product from Minnesota-based Wilson Tool International after participating in a demonstration. Called EXP Punch Technology, the option provides punch tooling in a standard holder with universal punches, and is designed for thick and thin turret punch presses as well as multi-tools. EXP punches are manufactured with high-speed steel for durability and resistance to galling.
“We’re definitely saving money on tooling purchases and less downtime is an indication we’re more productive overall,” says Hollis. “The tips last longer. We don’t buy as many as we used to before switching to the EXP punch.”
After implementing EXP tips, Hollis saw a significant drop in the shop’s spending for tooling. Manufactured using Wilson Tool’s proprietary Ultima premium tool steel, the EXP tips give fabricators twice the tool life when compared to most standard punches. With this characteristic, tool breakage for Hollis and his team became less frequent, as did downtime when tips required replacement.
February 14, 2017