Tooling

Pat O’Neill explains how tool-free clamp plate removal and smarter press brake setup choices reduce downtime and stabilize production. By speeding changeovers and improving access for maintenance, shops increase throughput while keeping bends consistent. Combined with informed forming decisions and coil-fed system selection, the approach boosts forming accuracy, lowers scrap from misalignment and handling, and improves overall line reliability by minimizing interruptions and variation. Pat O’Neill National Product Manager / Regional Sales Executive, Mac-Tech pat@mac-tech.com | 414-232-7929

Pat O’Neill explains how thoughtful press brake express clamp placement speeds bend changeovers while maintaining precise tool alignment. By standardizing clamp positions, minimizing manual adjustments, and supporting repeatable setups, fabricators can raise throughput, improve forming accuracy, and cut scrap. He connects these choices to broader coil-fed and forming-system decisions that stabilize material flow, reduce downtime, and improve line reliability, helping operators run faster without sacrificing quality across varying part mixes. Pat O’Neill National Product Manager / Regional Sales Executive, Mac-Tech pat@mac-tech.com | 414-232-7929