Presses for Automotive Manufacturing
Heavy-Duty Automotive Presses and Automation Solutions
Macrodyne is a global leader in automotive press development.
With deep roots in the automotive industry, we have partnered with the world’s most recognized automotive companies across the entire supply chain from the top OEMs to trusted Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers.
We help automotive manufacturers and suppliers integrate the latest technologies and solutions to drive their products forward, exceeding expectations.
Macrodyne presses can be custom-designed to address the unique requirements of each customer and fitted with electric control systems to ensure an optimal solution for automotive manufacturing applications. Considerations for repeatability and accuracy, as well as the ability to control tonnages and forming pressure, are essential for an efficient and successful production. Our servo and hydraulic presses offer versatility and can be used to produce a variety of parts by interchanging tools.
Servo and Hydraulic Presses for the Automotive Industry:
In addition to supplying new custom servo and hydraulic presses, press lines and die handling equipment for forming technologies, Macrodyne provides comprehensive service, for existing presses of all makes and models.
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Hydraulic press line for automotive heat shields
Six independent Macrodyne hydraulic, gib-guided straight-side presses are at the heart of this hydraulic press line, which is used to manufacture automotive heat shields. Line automation includes three servo coil feeders, two robots, a servo transfer system, six scrap conveyors, a die lubrication system, a part vision system, and a powered quick die-change system. This line produces a part every six seconds and a complete line changeover can be accomplished within an hour.
300 ton press cell for automotive sunroofs
This Macrodyne hydraulic press cell for the production of automotive sunroofs includes two Macrodyne 300-ton presses, two robots for part loading and unloading, and a Macrodyne die storage and retrieval system. Each press is equipped with a hydraulic blanking package and an automatic die clamping and lifting package. The Macrodyne die storage and retrieval system consists of two double die cart assemblies (each with dual push-pull devices, support and guiding rollers, and die plate latching assemblies), associated actuating devices, die plate assemblies, and rail systems.
2500 ton tube hydroforming press
The above 2500-ton tube hydroforming press with a 172″ x 84″ bed was designed for the manufacture of structural automotive components. The press was supplied with a heavy-duty side-slab-style press frame designed to accommodate heavy eccentric loads, fixed positive stops to prevent over travel, and was integrated with a robot for loading/unloading.
250 ton trim press
The above 250-ton trim press was designed for the trimming of automotive interior components, specifically dashboards for minivans. The press features a heavy-duty monolithic press frame with operator access on all four sides, two single-acting main cylinders, and one double-acting pull-back cylinder. The press is equipped with a multi-pump-based hydraulic drive package, auxiliary circuits for the trim tooling, a safety package comprising a lock pin arrangement with light curtains and safety fates, and a variety of process-specific control features.
150 ton trim press
The above 150-ton press was specifically designed for a trimming application and is used to trim molded automotive wheel liners. The press features a thermally stress-relieved monolithic-style frame and deep, heavy, fabricated moving platen. The press is equipped with a multi-pump-based hydraulic drive package, two double-acting main cylinders, three proportionally controlled auxiliary circuits for die functions, a safety package comprising a lock pin arrangement with light curtains and safety gates, and process-specific control features.
Custom Options for Servo and Hydraulic Presses for Automotive Manufacturing
Macrodyne servo and hydraulic presses are available with an extensive list of optional equipment, including:
- Single- and multi-point cushions
- Light curtain arrangements
- Laser scanners
- Fixed or sliding safety gates
- Work area LED lighting
- Remote diagnostics packages
- Blank holder and punch holder arrangements
- Automatic centralized grease lubrication systems
- Single and multiple position slide-locking arrangements
- Manual and automatic die clamping and lifting packages
- Data acquisition systems and many more
All automotive presses can also be designed as a hybrid servo-hydraulic press. This state-of-the-art innovation combines the steady, reliable force of hydraulics with the advantages of servo-controlled programmable motion, ultra-high precision, extremely fast approach/retract speeds, and energy savings.
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Built to Outperform and Exceed Expectations for Decades
All Macrodyne servo and hydraulic press designs are built to last for decades and optimized through finite element analysis (FEA) to ensure they can accommodate the deflection and stresses generated during pressing.
Our presses can be equipped with options such as die clamping and lifting packages, die-change arrangements, and installation and rigging services to optimize your production.
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