St. Louis, MO – Lisle Corporation, an American manufacturer of specialty automotive tools, has closed a deal with Beckwood Press for their first EVOx servo-electric press. Now a part of their production line for forming light gauge aluminum parts, this ultra-precise press is positioned to give Lisle Corporation a new advantage in accuracy and repeatability.
This new press is set to serve as a replacement for an outdated hydraulic press unit made by another press manufacturer. With their existing equipment, the Lisle team found themselves struggling with challenges like difficult maintenance, sourcing obsolete replacement components, and part repeatability. Due to the manual operation of the press, many parts had to be reworked or scrapped entirely because they did not meet Lisle’s specifications upon being retrieved.
After exploring multiple solutions including a press retrofit, it was ultimately decided that an all new servo-electric press would be the right choice for Lisle.
The 20-ton EVOx press model features all servo-electric actuation with an integrated controls panel. The unit has also been fitted with a bolt-in rotary table to allow for multiple parts to be run in succession, increasing output. The EVOx line boasts the greatest precision capabilities on today’s press market, with a repeatability of ±0.0005″. Part accuracy and repeatability are further guaranteed by the machine’s integrated barcode scanner. Instead of manually adjusting the machine for each part, the operator can simply scan a barcode from a catalog of part recipes to load the exact settings for the job at hand. This will not only help drastically increase throughput and yield, but it will also eliminate unnecessary downtime spent on making manual machine adjustments.
“Lisle Corporation is excited to announce the integration of the EVOx into our production line. This purchase, made possible through the team at Beckwood, enhances our adjustability and accuracy, ensuring shorter setups and faster cycles. This model is a game-changer for our light tonnage press department, promising unparalleled efficiency and precision that will directly benefit our operators as well as our customers. We look forward to reaping the rewards of this advanced technology and continuing our fruitful partnership.”
– Josh Daly, Engineering Manager at Lisle Corporation
About Beckwood Press Company
Beckwood Press Company is a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic and servo electric pressing equipment located in St. Louis, MO – USA. Their solutions support various industries including aerospace forming, compression molding, Hot Forming / SPF, sheet hydroforming, deep draw forming, stretch forming, and stamping.
About Lisle Corporation
Established in 1903, Lisle Corporation manufactures a variety of automotive tools at their Clarinda, Iowa factory where the business first began. Today, they are firmly cemented as an American manufacturer of specialty automotive products, including their flagship Jeepers Creepers line, with 120 years of quality manufacturing experience. Today, Lisle specialty automotive tools, mechanic’s creepers, and lubrication & tire products are the preferred line among automotive warehouse distributors and jobbers across the nation.
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