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Wilson Manufacturing Uses FANUC CNCs for Increased Precision & Output

Wilson Manufacturing has drastically improved the precision and efficiency of their sharpening processes with a custom-built automated solution from FANUC.

Results

Improve efficiency and accuracy of manual tool sharpening process

Story

Wilson Manufacturing needed to replace their manual sharpening process to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the end products. In many cases, the precision required was beyond the scope of human capabilities, which led them to pursue an automated solution. They partnered with FANUC to develop a custom system that allowed them to automate the sharpening process and remain flexible for future jobs. As a result, Wilson Manufacturing has experienced a drastic improvement in the quality, consistency, and efficiency of their operations.

Ryan Parish

FANUC really went above and beyond in providing us with excellent, fast, and consistent support. The professionalism, the experience, and the skill of the people we were working with was all superb. And that’s an opinion that’s widely shared among my team.

Ryan Parish

Manufacturing Software Engineer Manager

Wilson Manufacturing Company

About Wilson Manufacturing

Since 1979, Wilson Manufacturing has been a leader in the development and production of precision rotary tooling, primarily for the pressure sensitive labeling industry. They create specialized precision cutting tools for a range of materials, including paper, film, foam, non-wovens, and more. Wilson Manufacturing has always taken an inquisitive, innovative approach to developing the best tools for any application.

Other Brands We've Helped

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools

Last Arrow Manufacturing

Kemco Aerospace

Vickers Engineering

How can we help?

Ready to start your automation journey? Have questions before getting started? We’re here to help.

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Case Study

Wilson Manufacturing Uses FANUC CNCs for Increased Precision & Output

Wilson Manufacturing has drastically improved the precision and efficiency of their sharpening processes with a custom-built automated solution from FANUC.

Results

Improve efficiency and accuracy of manual tool sharpening process

Story

Wilson Manufacturing needed to replace their manual sharpening process to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the end products. In many cases, the precision required was beyond the scope of human capabilities, which led them to pursue an automated solution. They partnered with FANUC to develop a custom system that allowed them to automate the sharpening process and remain flexible for future jobs. As a result, Wilson Manufacturing has experienced a drastic improvement in the quality, consistency, and efficiency of their operations.

Ryan Parish

FANUC really went above and beyond in providing us with excellent, fast, and consistent support. The professionalism, the experience, and the skill of the people we were working with was all superb. And that’s an opinion that’s widely shared among my team.

Ryan Parish

Manufacturing Software Engineer Manager

Wilson Manufacturing Company

About Wilson Manufacturing

Since 1979, Wilson Manufacturing has been a leader in the development and production of precision rotary tooling, primarily for the pressure sensitive labeling industry. They create specialized precision cutting tools for a range of materials, including paper, film, foam, non-wovens, and more. Wilson Manufacturing has always taken an inquisitive, innovative approach to developing the best tools for any application.

Other Brands We've Helped

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools

Last Arrow Manufacturing

Kemco Aerospace

Vickers Engineering

How can we help?

Ready to start your automation journey? Have questions before getting started? We’re here to help.

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