WCA January 2017

Industry news

Tianjin technology centre opens its doors

SCHULER has launched the first technology centre for forming technology systems in China with an innovation day. The demonstration and reference centre in the Northern China industrial metropolis of Tianjin offers automotive manufacturers, suppliers and other

companies metal-processing the opportunity to try out a servo press from the latest generation for themselves. The Servo TechCenter Tianjin is Schuler’s first demonstration centre across all of Asia and forms a key part from the sheet sector

❍ The opening of the site in Tianjin, China of the company’s strategy, to be ranked among the leading providers in China, as the largest press market in the world, in all the key price-performance sectors. Schuler’s customers can perform their own stamping and die tests on the TwinServo press, for example. “We support our customers in optimising their productivity and therefore becoming even more successful,” said chief operating officer Dr Peter Jost, at the innovation day. “Our first TechCenter in China has not only put our technological leading position to the test, but also underlines the significance of the Chinese market for Schuler’s future growth.” Schuler has been operating in China with a number of sites since the early 1990s and just a few months ago acquired the Chinese press manufacturer Yadon, in the middle price-performance segment. “This country has enormous potential for us,” added China chief executive officer Oemer Akyazici. “With the products from Yadon under our belt, we are now optimally positioned to cover further market segments.” Around 140 visitors were lucky enough to see the new press in action at the Servo TechCenter and listen to presentations – for example on TwinServo technology, with which the 1,600-ton system is equipped – as well as view the comprehensive range of services from Schuler in Tianjin. In addition to Tianjin, Schuler offers customer-specific consulting services at the German sites in Göppingen, Erfurt, Gemmingen and Heßdorf as well as at the US TechCenter. Schuler AG – Germany Website : www.schulergroup.com

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The Continuous Aluminum Extrusion Line is fed by Φ9.5mm or 12.0mm aluminum rod, after rod surface cleaning, to extrude and form aluminum tube around the cable core. Max outer diam- eter of cable after aluminum sheathing is 180mm. The aluminum tube sheathing process is continuous, seamless, energy saving & environmentally friendly. The Continuous Aluminum Extrusion line has the properties outlined below : • The aluminum tube after extruding is seamless, smooth in circle shape, uniform material and without any cracks, compared to metal taping and forming lines. • Compared to a hydraulic extruding line, the line doesn’t require any pre-heating resulting in low energy consumption. When the machine is restarted, the extruding die needs to be heated for 7 hours. • Low investment, affordable spare parts and low operating costs. • Double extruding wheels with double groove, short flow pass and low inner pressure. The tube wall thickness is uniform. • The line is also able to make aluminum profile. • The compact design is easier to operate. The new technology is ground breaking and world leading, and has received an award from the China Machinery Industry Federation.

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