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As a result, Macrodyne is applying its press and automation expertise to shipbuilding, armour production, artillery shell production,( including systems that support forming, handling, filling, and drive band crimping for 155mm programs) and more.
This is where Macrodyne’ s systems-level approach becomes especially relevant. In ammunition production, the press is only one part of a much larger manufacturing challenge.“ What military customers need right now isn’ t just another press,” Kevin states.“ They need stable production, throughput and repeatability; equipment that can be installed, commissioned, supported, and scaled without creating new bottlenecks somewhere else in the plant.”
That is where Macrodyne’ s broader press and automation expertise comes into play. The company is building systems that support artillery shell production from bar
A Macrodyne lights-out production cell featuring four 10,000-ton hydraulic presses with integrated automation, controls, and data connectivity to box, including forming, handling, process integration, and downstream coordination.“ We’ ve also developed specific technologies for shell production, including automated screw extrusion filling lines and drive band crimping systems built for production stability,” he adds.
As Macrodyne continues to grow, its practical, accountable, and hands-on culture remains at the heart of its success.“ People on our team genuinely care,” Jeffrey shares.“ We care when a customer is under pressure, when a machine must hit a certain production target, or when something needs to be solved quickly because the project is important.”
Prioritizing culture is just one aspect of Macrodyne’ s strategy to execute careful growth in the near and distant future, as the business plans to maintain its customer focus,
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