Beckwood Press Company to Build Triform 16-15-7 Deep Draw Sheet Hydroforming Press for MuShield
Beckwood Press Company , a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic and servo-electric presses , automation systems , and the Triform line of precision forming equipment has been awarded a contract by MuShield to engineer and build a Triform 16-15-7DD . With this new piece of hydroforming equipment , they will draw form sheet metal magnetic shielding solutions for components used in the medical , aerospace & defense , utility , and electronics industries .
The new Triform deep draw sheet hydroforming press will have a 16-inch forming area , a 7-inch draw depth capacity , and the ability to hit pressures up to 15,000 PSI . The press will also be equipped with a lower punch force cylinder increase which allows for larger part formation at higher pressures .
To facilitate fast die changeover , a tool change station will be provided for the ease of loading and unloading tooling . A cartridge-style lower chamber , fixed on rollers , will be supplied with the press to allow movement in and out of the forming chamber . The shuttle will also be equipped with a punch
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