Parsan Makina Parçaları Sanayii, a Turkish manufacturer of high-quality forged products, commissioned SMS group to supply a fully automated closed-die forging press. The new equipment will feature a pressing force of 25 MN and be capable of forging up to 5 million parts per year. The closed-die press will be used to produce pistons and flanged hubs weighing up to 4 kg (8.8 pounds) in up to five forming operations. It will be equipped with an automatic electrically driven walking beam, mechanically coupled and retractable die spraying system, programmable ejectors, and die holder with quick die-change system.