Midway introduces Insertable Blade Sheeting (IBS) tools using the unique Cam Loc™ blade holding system. IBS tooling offers a low cost method of sheeting using inexpensive steel rule blades. Because individual and multiple slots may be used as required at any given time, a single tool can do the job of many more expensive dies.
The Cam Loc™ system allows fast blade removal requiring only ½-turn of each screw. This unique design also eliminates thread stripping so common with conventional set screw blade holding. Blade replacement "in-press" increases press efficiency and reduces run time.
Cam Loc™ allows the use of Midway’s lightweight sheeter design, incorporating an aluminum body (to reduce weight) coupled with fully-hardened tool steel bearers and journals. Used with wider press widths (16" to 30") these large repeat tools are up to 40% lighter than conventional steel tooling. Precision slot depths and indexing using CNC manufacturing processes reduces "clunk" and increases blade life.
Advantages of Cam Loc™ Insertable Blade Tooling
