Automatic Tool Change

Air bending

Bending sheet metal in different angles using a limited set of tools.

Bottom bending

Bending sheet metal by enclosing the sheet between the punch and the die.

Bending short flanges

WILA's tooling solutions for achieving shorter flange lengths.

Bending with cut-outs near the bend line

Avoid deformations when bending near cut-outs.

Bending without galling

Bending galvanized sheet metal, aluminium or stainless steel on a press brake.

Box bending

Box bending requires forethinking your choice of press brake and tooling.

Heavy Duty bending

Tool Holders and Tooling for bending thicker or high strength steel.

Hemming

Finish sharp edges and strengthen parts of sheet metal products.

Large radius bending

Creating a bend with a large radius to material thickness ratio.

Mark-free bending

Reduce marking on the surface of the bent material.

Offset bending (Z-bending)

Making two equal and opposite bends in one hit.

An overview of all bending applications and techniques.

All applications

Automatic Tool Change

Step into the Future of Bending. Automated bending on a press brake becomes possible with WILA’s solutions. With faster changeovers, better process control, and intelligent tool management, our solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate into any automated bending cell. Discover how WILA helps you take the next step in press brake productivity.

ATC Tooling

WILA offers a complete range of tools designed for automated tool change. Our New Standard Premium tools can be equipped with NS ATC adapters and Safety-Click mechanisms, making them fully compatible with WILA’s own ATC concept.

For press brakes using other automatic tool change systems, we also provide dedicated tooling solutions tailored to OEM specifications. Whether you're working with a WILA-integrated system or a third-party ATC concept, our tooling ensures precision, durability, and seamless automation.

Smart integration

WILA’s ATC solutions are proven in practice and continuously refined to meet evolving market demands. We support press brake manufacturers and system integrators in implementing automatic tool change into machines and bending cells. With decades of experience and a focus on innovation, WILA is your partner in automation.

ToolGripper

The WILA ToolGripper is a pneumatic gripper system that handles both top and bottom tools equipped with NS ATC adapters. The gripper has various mounting options, making it suitable for almost any robot.

It can even be configured as a dual unit, allowing tool changes for lengths up to 515 mm. For more information on compatibility, check out our Automation Series flyer.

Talk to an expert

Find out more about the benefits of Automatic Tool Change. Just give us a call and talk to one of our sales engineers to discuss all possibilities.