FOCUS ON STAMPING
Selected innovations
Italian stamping specialist, AIDA, supplies servo presses, high-speed automatic presses for lamination and precision forming presses.
The AIDA DSF-NE2 is a monolithic twopoint servo press that combines the high rigidity of the monoblock frame with the flexibility of the freely programmable servo movement of AIDA DSF ® technology, Direct Servo Former ®. AIDA’ s AET( AIDA Electronic Transfer) solution enables the movement of blanks and parts in multi-station or interconnected presses. Its DSF-TE4 servo transfer presses( double-column split presses designed for transfer applications) offer high levels of customisation.
Two product lines that are dedicated to the production of motor laminations are the AIDA HMX Series and AIDA MSP Series presses. The MSP-4000-430 high-speed press was launched in early 2024, specifically for die lengths of up to 4,300mm as required for triple-row production.
AIDA-America recently welcomed HMS Products Co., an industry specialist in press automation, to the AIDA family.
Press manufacturer, Schuler, has now been renamed ANDRITZ Schuler.“ Schuler” will remain as a product brand and will continue to be maintained as ANDRITZ Schuler presses. The names of the Schuler Group companies are now given the prefix, ANDRITZ. This integration, said the company, also documents Schuler’ s transformation from a press manufacturer to an integrated solution provider in forming and handling technology.
ANDRITZ Schuler, a specialist in single presses and laser solutions, recently introduced its latest innovation in cut-to-length technology, the Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT which reduces the number of work steps and increases material utilisation. The system can produce parts next to trapezoids and rectangular blanks for operational efficiency and flexibility.
The company’ s presses mint coins for more than 180 countries. Products also include automation; dies; process expertise; digital solutions and service for the entire metalworking industry. The company also offers systems for the mass production of metal bipolar plates for fuel cells. Its MSD series servo presses feature a monoblock press frame. Single presses and multistage press lines are of modular design( the“ TRITON” concept).
“ The most powerful line, ServoMAX, can produce many parts cost-effectively. For those who want to take advantage of all the benefits of servo technology but do not require maximum output, we now offer the ServoNEXT press line. The MechNEXT is an additional mechanical press line without servo drive,” explained Andritz Schuler.
A new process for hot stamping aluminium is now being used on its hydraulic presses in which the light metal is heated, formed and simultaneously cooled within a very short time. The result is high-strength components with low weight. At EuroBLECH 2024, the company presented a new development for the hot stamping of large components with a space- and energy-saving rotary furnace, along with many other innovations.
At EuroBLECH 2024, Swedish press specialist AP & T introduced its latest innovation, AP & T ® SkyLines— a compact press-hardening line, specially developed to handle large and complex components.
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.
Press-hardened stamping.
Image: AP & T.
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. The Boldrini RIBO series flanging machine is used to manufacture dished heads for pressure vessels, steam boilers and equipment for the oil and chemical industries
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
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