Werner Schmid Gmbh invests in a new 4000KN press

After extensive market studies, Werner Schmid has invested in a servo press of Haulick + Roos. Servo presses differ from the conventional mechanical and hydraulic presses by usage of electric servo drives resp. torque motors that allow for a nearly arbitrary displacement-time behaviour of the ram. The movement of the ram can thereby be flexibly adjusted to the forming process and its requirements. Differing from electric drives of mechanical presses, servo motors allow for an exact positioning as well as for higher torque levels with lower speeds or even from rest. Using this new press technology, Werner Schmid aims at a reduction of auxiliary time during the process in comparison to the existing presses. Due to the flexible utilization of the displacement-time behaviour, the forming can be done appropriately to the material, while the return stroke of the ram can be accelerated beyond the top dead center. Without endangering the stability of the forming itself, the output per hour can be raised. The press is completed by a conveyor system by Lorenz and a transfer system by Sander. The investment of more than three million Euro is aiming at further improving our product quality as well as an increase in productivity. The machine will be available in the third quarter of 2015.

“With the investment in the new press technology we expect a technical advancement regarding the producibility of complex metal parts as well as an improvement of productivity.”