FOCUS ON STAMPING was launched in early 2024 , specifically for die lengths of up to 4,300mm as required for triple-row production .
At EuroBLECH 2024 , Swedish stamping innovator AP & T introduced its latest innovation , AP & T ® SkyLines – a compact and efficient press-hardening line , specially developed to handle large and complex components .
“ The industry is increasingly moving towards sustainability and energy efficiency , and the new AP & T ® SkyLines combines precision with short cycle times , making it attractive to customers looking to improve both efficiency and quality in their production . With our broad range of services , SkyLines also provides high performance over time , which creates long-term business value for our customers ,” AP & T told ISMR .
AP & T celebrated sixty years in operation in 2024 . Its global offering includes complete production lines with presses , linear automation , tools , heat treatment systems and services such as maintenance , spare part provision , optimisation and rebuilds .
It has introduced a new version of its servo-hydraulic press with even lower energy consumption than before . The new version is primarily intended for progressive die stamping which requires large numbers of strokes per minute and for other types of forming requiring precision such as embossing , punching and deep drawing . It has also introduced a new Android-based tool that simplifies remote problem solving and reduces the risk of misunderstandings and downtime .
Above : AP & T ’ s 2500-ton hydraulic press installed at Raufoss Technology in Norway .
Italian manufacturer Balconi Presseccentriche S . p . A . produces transfer , blanking and servo presses as well as presses for progressive tools , impact extrusion presses and fin die presses . Its press model 4DMRF-LD-2000 has a 2,000kN cushion and three-axis electronic transfer . The press can produce up to 27 strokes per minute .
Boldrini ( part of the FACCIN Group ) is a manufacturer of hydraulic dished-end presses , flanging machines and manipulators . The presses feature high speeds including approach , return and , particularly , pressure build-up timing that , it told ISMR , results in a substantial increase in head production .
Its heavy duty four-column dual use hydraulic deep drawing press has a capacity up to 5000 tons . The ROTEX design combines a hot forming press with a hot flanging machine capable of forming heads of up to 200mm in thickness .
Its manufacturing line includes specially designed hydraulic presses with one or more independent cylinders used for folding , straightening and shaping of components for naval , aircraft and aerospace applications . Hydroforming and / or air forming presses , used for multiple purposes , are also available . Swiss stamping specialist , Bruderer AG , employs some 500 people all over the world , 390 of whom work at its Frasnacht site in Switzerland where all its high-performance stamping presses are produced . Around 95 % of the company ’ s products are manufactured for the export market . Its stamping presses include the BSTA 710-220 and BSTL 350-88 models ( the latter for customers involved in volume production of small and miniature components )
“ As a fixed-stroke press , the BSTL uses up to 30 % less energy when compared to older machine models . It comes with a new-generation servo feed unit ,” commented Bruderer . The BSTA 710-220 , said Bruderer , offers “ the longest bed length ( 2.2 metres ) of its machine type in the world .” With automatic stroke adjustment and various options such as different stroke lengths , shut heights and press force monitoring ( for example ), the press can be configured for individual customer requirements .
Bruderer UK ran its BSTL 350-88 live at MACH 2024 in Birmingham , UK . It set up a full production line showcasing the machine ’ s capability in the volume production of small and miniature components .
Taiwanese manufacturer Chin Fong ’ s stamping presses range from 20-ton single crank presses and up to 3200 metric tons of capacity to four-point eccentric gear-driven , large panel and multi-stage transfer presses . Forging presses are further diversified by cold , warm and hot forging processes . It has also developed an intelligent single-crank press with a crank mechanism used for blanking , drawing , bending and partial forming . Its straightside double-crank power press , with 400-ton capacity , has a bed area of 2.5m x 1m and can produce metal stampings from material measuring up to 400mm wide and 3.5mm thick .
Established in 1948 , Chin Fong now has offices in Taiwan , China , Indonesia , Malaysia , Thailand and the USA as well as representatives in numerous countries around the world . Its A0 tandem press line for the automotive industry includes stages such as deep drawing , trimming , piercing etc .
The company has moved onto multi-press connections and cloud computing , linking ERP management and even AI computing systems to analyse Big Data . It offers machine selection consultancy services , combined with its “ iForming PMS - Intelligent Forming Productivity Management System ” solution . It has also implemented scanning code and fingerprint authentication to meet workplace safety requirements , as well as facial recognition and an iris recognition system .
Chin Fong has further boosted its sustainability credentials with the award of certification from SGS for ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas and ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint for its C-frame press products .
Coskunöz Kalip Makina Sanayi Ve Ticaret A . S . offers turnkey solution to OEMs for stamping tooling , with upstream and downstream services which include engineering feasibility at vehicle design stage ; HLTO services ; die repair and maintenance ; prototype dies / parts and project management .
DEES Hydraulic Industrial Co ., Ltd . is a hydraulic press manufacturer with factories in Taiwan and China . Its main products include presses such as custom triple-action ; die spotting ; die tryout ; deep-drawing ; transfer ; servo-controlled ; tandem press line ; hotforming ; four-post ; hemming ; C-frame hydraulic presses etc . Its focus is on three main stamping areas : servo motors , higher speed of the hydraulic press and higher productivity for presses , using accumulators for shorter strokes . DEES Hydraulic has also successfully developed a closed loop , hydraulic , servo-controlled die spotting press . DEES has introduced a 24-hour 2,500- ton tandem line customised for automotive manufacturing industry . The hydraulic monoblock system is powered by a motor and pump set . The moving bolsters are enhanced with a QDS system ( quick die-change system ) to make the heavy die change easier and faster . Users can adjust pressure , speed , daylight and stroke distance .
The high-speed technology of the HD series developed by DEES is controlled by the accumulator . Its pressing speed is between
DEES HD-2500 tandem line with Robotic Arm Feeder .
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