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USA for new tooling would not fit with our existing equipment . We were running into areas where we were not able to manage tonnage required . So these presses that we ’ re installing run up to 2,500 tons , which is quite a bit more than the 1,000 ton presses that they ’ re replacing .”
Investing in automation Several strategic investments are currently in the works at ArtiFlex . In addition to its work on new high powered presses , the company has also invested in increasing its incorporation of automated processes in its presses and welded assembly areas . According to Delmoro , the reasons for investing more heavily in automation are threefold .
“ First and foremost it would be quality ,” he says ,
Steve Delmoro , Director of Business Development
SUPPLIER PROFILE
MACRODYNE TECHNOLOGIES INC .
Macrodyne Technologies Inc . is a manufacturer of heavy duty , high quality hydraulic presses up to 20,000 tons , automated press lines and die / mold handling equipment for dies / molds weighing in excess of 100 tons .
Macrodyne supplies hydraulic presses and press lines for general metalforming applications , hot stamping , deep draw , forging , extrusion , coining , die spotting , hydroforming , elastoforming and many more .
Precision , functionality and repeatable performance are key variables our engineers consider during the design phase of every project . Our success is evidenced by an extensive list of customers who continue to purchase Macrodyne Hydraulic Presses and Die / Mold Handling
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