Produktionstechnik

SMS group successfully commissions fully integrated and automated forging line at Perryman in the USA

  • New automated forging line enables Perryman to produce thick titanium bars and plates for the aerospace industry
  • Forging line boasts fully integrated process and production control
  • Expanded portfolio facilitates transition from outsourcing to in-house manufacturing

SMS group has completed successfully the commissioning of a fully integrated and automated forging line at Perryman Company’s site in Pennsylvania, USA. Two new forging machines, a high-speed open-die forging press, and an SMX hydraulic radial forging machine were supplied entirely by SMS. Together with an integrated process and production control system, these machines form an integrated and automated forging line, enhancing production capabilities and meeting growing demand from the aerospace and medical sectors. They also widen the product portfolio from thin titanium bars to include thick bars and plates, which were previously sourced externally, not produced in-house.

The forging machines supplied by SMS to Perryman include a 40/45 MN high-speed open-die forging press in the pull-down design and an SMX 500/15 MN hydraulic radial forging machine with two forging manipulators. The open-die forging press is utilized to forge cast titanium ingots initially to the required size, allowing them to be finish-forged in the radial forging machine. These machines are specifically designed for processing titanium ingots and producing bars of various shapes and in lengths of up to 14 meters.

The two forging machines are complemented by a fully integrated process and production control system that encompasses the entire forging line, enabling a fully automated and integrated forging process. The SMS’s MIDIS system manages and coordinates all production sequences, ensuring smooth operations and smart production planning. ForgeBase® and Comforge® technology packages allow for precise configuration of forging strategies by considering material properties and process parameters, with real-time data evaluation and visualization allowing for continuous optimization during forging. SMS-Metrics and Smart Alarm systems monitor machine performance to detect anomalies early, thus minimizing any downtime. The Maintenance Advisor ensures preventive maintenance, improving machine availability and production reliability.

“This project demonstrates SMS’s unique capability to implement such complex, integrated systems,” emphasizes Klaus Opgen-Rhein, Project Manager at SMS. “From concept to commissioning, our expertise in mechanical engineering and automation enables solutions few can deliver.”

This comprehensive package is designed to enhance Perryman’s production capabilities, enabling the company to manufacture products that were previously sourced externally. It allows Perryman to transition seamlessly from outsourcing to in-house manufacturing with a small core of trained personnel. The automation solutions ensure precise process control, which is essential for meeting the stringent requirements of safety-critical applications demanded by the aerospace and medical sectors.

Dr. Thomas Winterfeldt, Head of Forging Plants at SMS, emphasized the collaborative success: “This installation demonstrates how our digital solutions are transforming forging technology. It shows how true partnership customer and equipment supplier can push technological boundaries. The good cooperation between the two teams has led to this success and strengthened the partnership.”

Über die SMS group GmbH

SMS group is renowned worldwide for its future-oriented technologies and outstanding service for the metals industry. The company applies its 150 years of experience and its digital know-how to provide the industry continuously with innovative products and processes – even beyond its core business – and generates worldwide sales of around 4 billion euros. SMS is the right partner for challenging projects and supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of their plants, enabling profitable and resource-efficient value creation chains. Paving the way for a carbon-neutral and sustainable metals industry is the company’s stated goal. As a global player with German roots, SMS takes responsibility for more than 13,500 employees.

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

SMS group GmbH
Eduard-Schloemann-Straße 4
40237 Düsseldorf
Telefon: +49 (211) 881-0
Telefax: +49 (211) 881-4902
http://www.sms-group.com

Ansprechpartner:
Thilo Sagermann
Fachpresse
Telefon: +49 (211) 881-4449
Fax: +49 (211) 881-774449
E-Mail: thilo.sagermann@sms-group.com
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