OVERVIEW
Early fourslide machines were used for wire forming and with the addition of a punch press apparatus, became reclassified as a metal stamping machine.

Fourslide machines produce parts by the combined action of a power press section for stamping and cam-actuated sliding tools for forming.

ADVANTAGES OF FOURSLIDE PRODUCTION
Fourslide machines are versatile and capable of producing intricate precision parts in one pass. Fourslide tooling is cost effective to build, maintain and adjust.

However, there is a high skill requirement for set-up, machine operation and tool fabrication. Northwest Fourslide has trained and experienced operators, who are assigned ownership of the process control and manufacturing of the parts to customer specifications.

CAPACITY
Northwest Fourslide has the following fourslide machine types: Nilson 00, 700, 1FA and 3FA. By acquiring the same models of machines there is interchangeability and flexibility in scheduling production.

These fourslide machines accept custom slit coils or wire. At Northwest Fourslide, the maximum stock width is generally 2" (50 mm) and up to .062" (1.6 mm) thick and wire with a maximum diameter of .188" (4.8 mm).