Thank you for your interest in the Retrofit Assessment Guide!
The Retrofit Assessment Guide is a collection of resources
to help you determine if a retrofit is right for your machine. You can find a list
of the resources available in the Retrofit Assessment Guide and their descriptions
below:
Return on Investment Chart – The Return on Investment Chart is a quick and easy-to-use reference
tool that demonstrates the lost revenue associated with the non-value-added
time of tooling setup. The chart calculates the annual cost savings by
switching to WILA precision quick change tooling using various common hourly
burden rates, setups per day, and average setup times. The chart assumes an 80%
reduction in setup time by switching to WILA, based on independent studies and
customer feedback.
Return on Investment Calculator – Utilizing the same concepts as the Return on Investment Chart,
the Return on Investment Calculator takes the calculations a step further. By
allowing the user to input real world numbers, including cost of principal investment,
the ROI Calculator determines the total number of months
required for payback, as well as providing projected cost savings over three,
five, and ten years.
Retrofit Inspection Checklist – The Retrofit Inspection Checklist prompts the
user to consider the current state of their press brake, such as physical
condition of the press brake; existing press brake features, technology, and
capability; available open height of the machine; and ram repeatability. It is
to serve as an informal guide for determining the feasibility and practicality
of a retrofit for any given machine.
Retrofit Stack-Up
Calculator – One of the most important factors to consider in determining
the feasibility of a retrofit project is the remaining available open height on
the machine. The WILA Stack-Up Calculator makes it easy for users to determine
their remaining available open height before investing in a retrofit package.
Machine Retrofit Information Form
– For those interested in pursuing a retrofit project, the Machine Retrofit Information Form gathers information on your existing machine to determine the necessary
specifications for a retrofit project. This form should be submitted to your sales
representative for WILA products.