J.P. Bowman Ltd. is a tooling company that has established a global reputation for providing quality tooling since 1948. They specialize in designing, engineering, building, and proving mid to large stamping dies. Their facility utilizes the latest technologies and they have capabilities for machining, tryouts, and shipping tooling worldwide to meet deadlines.

2. • Since Joseph P. Bowman founded the
company in 1948, the dedicated team
of J.P. Bowman Ltd. has established
a global reputation of providing quality
tooling at a reasonable price, resulting
in value to the customer, that both
meets and exceeds their
expectations.
Who We Are

3. What We Offer
• Our expertise is in the design,
engineering, building and tool
proving of mid to large size
progressive and automated
transfer stamping dies.
J.P. Bowman Ltd. supplies both
cast and plate construction
tooling for production in presses
p to 6000mm bed length.

4. Unique Solutions
• The Bowman team consists of
dynamic, highly skilled, cross
trained designers, toolmakers
and machinists from around the
world. Our purpose built, 5500
square metre facility utilizes the
latest in stamping die
manufacturing technologies,
including industry leading
software.

5. Design and Engineering:
Leaders of the Pack
• At J.P. Bowman Ltd., we utilize the latest
solid model engineering software, including
Advanced Forming Simulation, Design and
Programming applications. Our dedicated,
cross-functional team is experienced in
producing tooling for stampings made with
complex geometries from high strength and
Dual Phase materials. We take pride in
providing our customers with savings
through maximum material utilization.

6. Machining: Capability
• J.P. Bowman Ltd. has in-plant CNC machining capabilities with
travels up to 4000mm x 2500mm x 1250mm, allowing us to
meet large progressive and transfer die requirements.
“The greater the challenge, the greater the need for J.P. Bowman Ltd.”

7. Tryout Capability
• At J.P. Bowman Ltd., we offer
complete on-site die tryout
capability, with rolling press bolster
loaded with 30 tonne overhead
crane.
• This minimizes the set up time
required for commissioning tooling
in our customer's production
presses.

8. Communication
• Effective communication has
proven to be a cornerstone in
creating solid business
partnerships. Our commitment
to open, honest
communication with our
customers builds strong
relationships and ensures
customer satisfaction is met
with all tool build projects.

9. Quality
• At J.P. Bowman Ltd our
culture of quality results in
customer profitability. We are
an ISO 9001: 2008 certified
tool and die company that
offers full CPK study and
reporting capability.

10. On Time Delivery
• Our expertise in shipping
throughout the world
ensures our product
arrives at your facility
without delay. This
commitment to delivering
quality tooling on time
has been given high priority
for 65 years, and is key to
our ongoing success.
Commitment to delivering quality tooling…

11. Facilities & Equipment List
PLANT
5,500 Sq. meters & Climate Controlled
DESIGN & ENGINEERING
CAD: Unigraphics, AutoCad
CAM: Unigraphics, Mastercam
FEA: AutoForm, Fast Form, Fast Blank
INSPECTION
Brown and Sharpe C.M.M.
PC-DMIS geometric software
X=630 Y=990" Z=630
Mitutoyo DP5 Data Processor
PRESSES
1 - 725 tonne Clearing 1900mm X 4000mm
rolling bolster 2000mm max. shut ht.
1 - 360 tonne Bliss straight side press 1500mm X 2800mm bed
1 - 180 tonne Version straight side press 1000mm X 1900mm
bed
1 - 90 tonne Rockwell punch press
MILLING MACHINES
1 - Okuma MCR20A CNC Bridge Mill - 5 Face
30 KW X=4200mm Y=2500mm Z=635mm Cross Rail 27“
1 - TOS WHN 13.8 Horizontal Boring Mill
38KW X=4000mm Y=2500mm Z=1250mm - Rotating Table
MILLING MACHINES
1 - OKK MCV860 CNC Machining Centre
22 KW X=2000mm Y=860mm Z=700mm
1 - OKK MCV660 CNC Machining Centre
22 KW X=1500mm Y=660mm Z=650mm
1 - Matsuura 1000V CNC Machining Centre
19 KW X=1100mm Y=500mm Z=600mm
1 - Fadal 3016 CNC Machining Centre
16 KW X=760mm Y=400mm Z=1000mm
1 - ProTrak DPMS5 CNC Bed Mill
X=900mm Y=500mm Z=600mm
2 - Trak DPM CNC Milling Centres
X=750mm Y=400mm Z=460mm
1 - Turret mill FIRST
250mm X 1300mm power feed digital readout
1 - Turret mill XLO
200mm X 1200mm power feed digital readout
2 - Turret mills XLO
250mm X 1000mm power feed digital readout
1 - Varnamo universal turret mill automatic feeds
300mm X 1200mm digital readout
1 - Kempsmith horizontal mill #3
300mm X 1500mm power feed vertical head
1 - Heckert FU 400E horizontal mill
400mm X 2000mm
1 - Heckert FSS 400 vertical mill
400mm X 2000mm
1 - Tos Model W100A horizontal boring mill
X=1250mm Y=1600mm Z=1100mm
ELECTRO-DISCHARGE MACHINES
1 - Mitsubishi Model FX20K
CNC Wire EDM
Workpiece dimensions
300mm X 800mm X 1050mm
2 - Mitsubishi Model DWC 110C
CNC Wire E.D.M.
Workpiece dimensions
260mm X 600mm X 1000mm
1 - Mitsubishi Model DWC 110F
CNC Wire E.D.M.
Workpiece dimensions
160mm X 300mm X 450mm
1 - Eurospark Model H425-P25
Sink E.D.M.
1 - Sinitron Model ED-252
Sink E.D.M.
MATERIAL HANDLING
1 - 4536 Kilos forklift Hyster
1 - 2268 Kilos forklift Toyota
1 - 27 tonne traveling crane
4 - 9 tonne traveling cranes
1 - 75 HP rotary screw compressor
1 - 50 HP rotary screw compressor
1 - Hyd-Mech Saw Model V-18

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21. • J.P. Bowman Limited
55 Sinclair Blvd.
Brantford, Ontario
Canada N3S 7X6
• T: 519-752-6533
• F: 519-752-0672
• E: info@jpbowmantool.com