Interno stabilimento BORA a Maiolati Spontini( Ancona) Interior of the BORA plant in Maiolati Spontini( near Ancona)
di simulazione possiamo suggerire modifiche che rendono il componente più facilmente stampabile, più economico oppure semplicemente realizzabile. Chi progetta un freno o una frizione non sempre conosce le problematiche della deformazione della lamiera; noi possiamo trasferire questo know-how già nella fase progettuale », sostiene il figlio del fondatore dell’ azienda. È questo approccio consulenziale che ha permesso all ' azienda di costruire rapporti di lungo periodo con i clienti. « La nostra filosofia è creare una partnership di valore con il cliente- aggiunge Elio Bora- Molti collaborano con noi praticamente dalla nascita dell ' azienda. La fiducia nasce dall ' esperienza maturata nella deformazione dell ' acciaio e dell ' alluminio e dalla capacità di affiancarli nello sviluppo del prodotto ».
Stampaggio di alti spessori L ' ingresso nel settore automotive ha imposto un salto tecnologico importante anche sul fronte delle presse. « La macchina AIDA da 2.500 tonnellate nasce da un ' esigenza molto precisa: lo stampaggio di alti spessori destinati all ' automotive- evidenzia il fondatore dell’ azienda- Lavoriamo materiali fino a 8 mm e realizziamo produzioni ad alto volume. Per questo avevamo bisogno soprattutto di affidabilità ». L ' impianto opera infatti in modo continuativo. « Produciamo components for the automotive industry, such as brakes, clutches and flywheels," continues Elio Bora. " This led us to process materials up to 8 millimetres thick and to adapt our equipment to the new needs ".
KNOW-HOW, RELIABILITY AND EXPERIENCE Today, BORA has two plants, in Italy and Poland, exporting approximately half of production. " The international markets account for approximately 50 % of our turnover," says Cristiano Bora, the company ' s CEO and son of Elio. " Thanks to these plants we are able to cover the entire European market ". The Italian plant is the core of research and development operations. " Die design, stamping, assembly and welding are concentrated here," continues the CEO. " Our engineering department cooperates directly with our customers ' from the early stages of component development ". It is not just about creating a die, but also developing the design of the final part. " Through simulation systems, we can suggest modifications that make the part easier to process, more economical, or simply more manufacturable. The designer of a brake or clutch isn ' t always familiar with the issues related to sheet metal forming; we can transfer this know-how right from the design stage," says the son of the company founder. This collaborative approach has allowed the company to create long-term relationships with its customers. " Our philosophy is to establish valuable partnerships with our customers," adds Elio Bora. " Many of them have been working with us practically since the company was founded. This trust comes from our experience in steel and aluminium forming and our ability to provide support in the product development stage ".
STAMPING THICK PARTS Entering the automotive sector also required a significant technological leap in machinery technology. " The 2,500-ton AIDA press was born from a very specific need: stamping thick automotive parts," emphasises the company ' s founder. " We process materials up to 8 mm thick and produce parts in high volumes. For this reason, we needed reliability above all else." The plant operates in a continuous cycle. " We work in three shifts, five days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Under these conditions, production continuity becomes essential, as downtimes can have a significant impact," continues Elio Bora. Reliability, however, was not the only requirement. " In the early 2000s, we were using 600- and 800-ton presses supplied by other manufacturers," recalls the founder of Bora. " With the increase in production of thick parts, we realised that we needed a machine specifically designed for this type of task ".
MEETING REAL- WORLD PRODUCTION NEEDS The choice of AIDA as a supplier was also due to the possibility of completely customising the machine. " We weren ' t simply looking for a standard press," explains Cristiano Bora. " Together with AIDA we were able to develop a solution tailored to our needs ". Among the most significant features is the compact 4,400 x 1,500 mm plate. " The plate’ s lowered design has made it possible to create an extremely sturdy yet compact machine. This is a crucial feature when working with high-strength materials, as it allows us to guarantee tolerances in the order of one hundredth millimetre even on thicknesses of eight millimetres," emphasises Bora ' s CEO. A sturdy structure is, in fact, a decisive element when stamping these materials. " High-strength