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Feeling Hot , Hot , Hot
Hot-forming is a vital part of aerospace part production . See how Pryer Aerospace uses their 150-ton hot forming press to overcome hot forming barriers .
21 st Century Tool Development
A Missouri-based aerospace parts supplier uses sheet hydroforming and 3D printing to cut tooling costs by 50 % and increase production .
6x the Speed of ...
Piper Aircraft uses sheet hydroforming to cut cycle times from 90 seconds to only 15 seconds !
Eliminate Annealing and Increase Productivity
Airbus supplier , Aerosud , was able to lower production costs by 25 % and reduce scrap rates while improving weld quality and enhancing overall part appearance .
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Rubber Pad Forming vs Sheet Hydroforming
With sheet hydroforming , spring-back , scrap , manual handwork and wrinkles are relics of the past .
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Build it Stronger , Lighter , Cheaper : The Challenges of Aircraft Lightweighting
Composite parts are quickly becoming the standard in aerospace part development due to improved strength , weight and overall durability . Using compression molding hydraulic presses to form these composite materials can improve part performance and reliability .
Outfitting an Aerospace Forming Facility
See how one leading aerospace manufacturer was able to source all of their forming equipment from one supplier to maximize manufacturing flexibility and minimize sub-tier supplier issues .
Multi-Action Draw Forming
Aerospace supplier , Weldmac , uses a tripleaction hydraulic draw press to produce exhaust components for commercial stationary turbine engines .
Removing the Guesswork from New Part Development
Using Pam-Stamp 3D simulation software , manufacturers can simulate the forming process before tooling is developed , saving time & money .
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Stretching Your Resources
As the number of skilled artisan operators dwindles , aerospace manufacturers are challenged to find new and better technology to replace them .
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