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Western Superconducting Technologies Co. Ltd. (WST) successfully put a 63-/80-MN two-column open-die forging press into service. Supplied by SMS group, the high-speed push-down press has a maximum press force of 63 MN and an upsetting force of 80 MN. Due to the advanced hydraulic and control systems installed, the press is capable of forging highly demanding and temperature-sensitive materials such as titanium and titanium alloys with extreme precision.
France’s Prodways Group, a subsidiary of Groupe Gorgé, presented its new rapid additive forging (RAF) technology for the 3D metal printing of large titanium parts.
Kobe Steel Ltd., Japan’s leading supplier of titanium and titanium alloys, has started supplying titanium-alloy forged material for shafts to IHI Corp.
Germany’s Otto Fuchs ordered a hydraulic closed-die forging press from the SMS group in an effort to expand its portfolio of extra-large, premium-grade forgings.
Alcoa signed a $1 billion deal with Airbus to supply primarily titanium, steel and nickel-based superalloy fastening systems for every Airbus aircraft.