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Macrodyne’ s GO-SPF process in action, using controlled gas oscillation to support faster, more uniform forming of complex titanium components
presses, Macrodyne excels in creating custom-engineered systems up to 30,000 tons.“ Some customers come to us for one press, others come to us because they need a complete production line that works together, and that’ s where Macrodyne is strongest,” Kevin Fernandes, Macrodyne’ s President, elaborates.“ We’ re not just building a press frame and shipping it out the door, but instead taking responsibility for the press, the automation, the controls, the material handling, the installation, the commissioning, the service, and the long-term support.
“ The press is obviously important,” he continues,“ but the success of the project usually comes down to how well the whole system is engineered around the process. We collaborate with our customers to understand their needs, and for many clients, the real value is the reduced risk associated with having a long-term maintenance and support provider.”
Beyond complete press lines, Macrodyne continues to develop technologies that help manufacturers improve how parts are formed, controlled and produced at scale. Gas Oscillation Superplastic Forming( GO-SPF) is just one example.“ GO-SPF is our patented advancement to the traditional superplastic forming process. By introducing controlled gas oscillations inside the forming tool, GO- SPF enables faster cycle times, improved material flow, more uniform thickness, and more complex geometries than conventional superplastic forming.” For aerospace manufacturers under pressure to form lighter, more complex parts faster and with better control, GO-SPF offers a different path, taking a proven forming process and making it more practical for today’ s production challenges.
Aside from aerospace, Macrodyne is experiencing strong demand from the defense sector, with many countries focused on production capacity, domestic readiness, and ammunition manufacturing.
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