TPT May 2015

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Hydroforming press system with precision control INTERLAKEN Technology offers

control system offers dynamic mode switching, which enables the user to switch between a variety of feedbacks such as force, position, internal pressure and other system variables. Hydroformed parts are stronger and weigh less due to structural integrity and fewer welds or add-on pieces. They also eliminate secondary operations, reduce scrap, lower material and manufacturing costs, and increase design flexibility. The dual operation mode provides flexibility; the Learning/Research Mode determines tool and die specifications, measures and optimises processes, and programs forces and motions; and the Production Mode runs the optimised profile while monitoring and recording process variables.

The systems are designed for both tube and sheet hydroforming applications. Interlaken Technology, which manufactures production press equip- ment for hydroforming, elevated temperature forming, and hot stamping systems, offers newly improved four- column hydroforming press systems for running high-volume production while reducing cycle time. These new hydroforming press systems are available in clamp forces from 250 to 5,000 tons. The hydroforming press systems are equipped with Interlaken’s UniPress control system for reliable and precise control over the hydroforming process. Easy-to-use Windows- compatible interface software enables users to build motion and force profiles designed to fit specific forming needs. The multi-channel closed loop control system is easily programmed to handle event and time dependencies. The

hydroforming press systems for use in production or materials research applications. They are computer- controlled hydraulic press systems with data acquisition that uses a high- pressure liquid to hydroform materials.

Interlaken’s hydroforming press system

Interlaken Technology – USA Fax: +1 952 856 4221 Website: www.interlaken.com

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