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800-Ton Triple-Action Press for Aerospace Manufacturer



Beckwood Press Company, a manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, has been awarded a contract by Weldmac Manufacturing Company to produce a custom 800-ton triple-action press which will be used to form high-strength alloys for the aerospace and defense industry.

Scheduled for completion in early 2018, this robust forming solution will supplement Weldmac's existing 450- and 150-ton triple action presses. To ensure enhanced rigidity and precision ram guidance, Beckwood will use an 8-point gib-guided system with fully adjustable self-lubricating graphite-impregnated bronze wear strips, providing resistance to lateral slide motion.

A 300-ton clamp ram with a 24" through-hole secures the blank material during downward draw forming operations. To further control the material flow throughout the forming process, the operator has the ability to specify the tonnage on each of the four clamp ram cylinders independently. Once the material is clamped, the 800-ton draw ram extends to form the part. A third ram in the press' bed can be used as either a knock out or a cushion depending on the tooling requirements. Both the clamp ram and knockout ram are regulated by proportional control valves allowing for dynamic cushion control through four different travel zones when used as cushions. Via the PLC, the operator will be able to specify the cushion force for a desired amount of cushion travel.

"The Beckwood 800-ton hydraulic press will increase Weldmac's forming capacity, provide a larger component capability and improve cycle times utilizing the PLC controls," said Weldmac President Marshall Rugg. "We worked closely with Beckwood to configure the new press to be able to run all existing tooling as well as anticipated opportunities. Weldmac's experience with Beckwood has been exceptional. Through all phases of the inquiry, custom design and purchase, the Beckwood staff has been very responsive to questions and requests for information."

For more information contact:

Beckwood Press Company

889 Horan Drive

Fenton, MO 63026

800-737-0111 / 636-343-4100

info@beckwoodpress.com

www.beckwoodpress.com

Weldmac Manufacturing

1533 N Johnson Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020

619-440-2300

www.weldmac.com

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