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