Pneumatic Press Line for Higher Strength Steels

Due to a growing requirement for lighter weight, thinner metal components strong enough to withstand crash tests, automotive suppliers have been choosing higher strength steels and aluminum. To help fabricators extend tool life and eliminate part failure, and to help with the need for secondary operations, Airam Press Co. Ltd. has engineered its B-Series pneumatic press line. The Airam press has a stroke velocity of 2 to 3 meters per second and a flying die able to move in and out of the material in less than 0.10 of a second.

"With a higher strength steel, slower punch speeds can leave micro fractures where the tool enters the material causing part failure, or at best, additional processing to make repairs," said Matt Barkman, Sales Manager for Airam. According to Barkman, Airam's press design provides higher punch velocity through the steel than other methods. "If the material moving through the press cannot be stopped in the die, our flying die configuration will travel with the material moving in and out in milliseconds," added Barkman. "Punch life is extended and press wear minimized."

"The high-performance presses help conserve floor space with a smaller footprint yet cost 40 percent less than a mechanical press with a comparable tonnage rating," said a company spokesperson. "The Airam press is an easy-to-install, low-cost alternative with a production uptime of 98%. Maintenance is minimal. With fewer moving parts and no recirculating lubrication, the only components requiring grease are the guideposts."

Airam's leadership and technical staff offer extensive experience, technical knowledge and in-depth application engineering expertise to assist customers with selecting a production system. In addition to the press, Airam has the knowledge and ability to design a turnkey system that can include tooling, feeding equipment, part handling automation and other ancillary equipment. Airam custom designs presses to fit customers' individual needs. Airam also has a comprehensive spare parts inventory as well as rebuild and preventative maintenance programs to provide key customers with key support services. In addition, Airam offers flexible production systems in tandem or stand-alone configurations with the capability to manufacture quality parts at low cost. Airam has manufactured and shipped more than 5,000 presses worldwide.

For more information contact:

Matt Barkman, Sales Manager

Airam Press Co. Ltd.

P.O. Box 9

2065 Industrial Court

Covington, OH 45318-0009

800-842-4726

sales@airam.com

www.airam.com