Tool makers are using QForm UK Extrusion software to simulate the entire process and analyse tool designs virtually.
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The company Marx has been involved in heating extrusion billet containers since the 1960s. Improved heating and cooling are essential tools for modern extrusion technology.
New heating concept tested successfully – nEXT4.0 digitalisation system offers better know-how transfer from the equipment manufacturer to the operator – new power electronics in induction furnaces
The equipment (presses and handling and heat treatment systems) is to meet the growing demand from the automotive industry for high-quality profiles.
The completion of a state-of-the art 25-MN extrusion press and a revamp project mark a step forward in Kautec’s commitment to innovation and excellence in aluminium extrusion.
Replacing a LPG furnace with a combination of an electric resistance furnace and an induction furnace improves energy efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions.
The new forming machine from Leifeld Metal Spinning allows production of aluminium hydrogen tanks that meet the requirements for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Since being part of the Impol Group, Impol TLM is back on the path to a successful rolling business. A major investment underway is the construction of a new casthouse.
Primetals supplies hot edge inductors as upgrade to existing S5 cold mill line to enhance rolling capability by applying heat to the work rolls at the strip edge position.
For passenger cars, automotive supplier Xin Peng forms high-quality parts made from steel and aluminium on new Schuler press line.
Aubert & Duval placed an order with SMS Group for a new hydraulic closed-die forging press for its Pamiers site in Ariège, France.
The aim of the new Comet project "ProMeTheus" is the holistic integration of digital tools to solve metallurgical challenges.
After just ten months of construction, the new extrusion line from Hydro Extrusion Rackwitz was successfully put into operation at the end of November.
Airbus Helicopters has opened a new 3D printing centre at its Donauwörth site, significantly expanding its in-house capacity for this innovative process.
Novelis extends its supply contract with Novelis. The contract extends a successful, cooperative relationship spanning more than 30 years.
Amag Austria Metall has extended the existing supply contract for rolled products with Airbus, thus increasing its business volume.
The U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition and the United Steelworkers (USW) union filed petitions charging that unfairly traded imports of aluminum extrusions from numerous countries materially injuring the American aluminum extrusions industry.
Mino SpA received the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for its new six-high cold rolling mill installed at Elval’s Oinofyta, Viotia plant on 18 July 2023.
New hot stamping process not only reduces space requirements and costs, but also eliminates aging
Comptech and Bühler cooperate in the use of rheocasting for die high-pressure casting.