FORGE FAIR SHOW EXTENDER
Whether it’s an account of what they showcased at their booth or a general corporate description, this special section is a review of what advertising companies had to offer at Forge Fair, which was held March 26-28, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
Ajax-CECO
The new #38 Die Forger is the latest update to our popular Die Forger line. It features patented dual inlet and exhaust valves that extend the useful energy range to 10% of rated power while retaining the capacity for the full power potential of this large (8,000-pound falling weight), modern hammer. The added versatility is remarkable when compared to other models. The Die Forger is PLC-controlled and programmed with a color HMI for simplicity of operation and enhanced troubleshooting.
www.ajax-ceco.com
Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corp.
Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corp. is a world leader in the induction heating, melting and forging industries. Our proven applications include brazing, annealing, hardening, tempering, seam annealing, shrink fitting, curing, forging and melting. Ajax TOCCO’s promise is delivering high-quality, technically advanced induction equipment to each customer.
Alfe Heat Treating
From prototypes to large-volume jobs, from castings to forgings, Alfe Heat Treating can handle the work. We work in all industries – aerospace, military, automotive and commercial products – handling both ferrous and nonferrous mateerials. Quick turnaround times mean most jobs are processes within 48 hours, keeping your production schedule on track.
Campbell Press & Hammer Repair
Campbell Press & Hammer Repair is in the business of repairing and rebuilding forging equipment. We work on forging hammers and presses (both mechanical and hydraulic), upsetters, cold headers, forging rolls, impactors, screw presses, trim presses, thread rollers, bolsters and other auxiliary equipment. Campbell provides emergency repair work on worn, damaged or broken parts such as crankshafts, pitmans, rams, guides, gears, drive shafts, rams, platens, beds, columns, cross heads and crowns. We can provide used parts and new replacement parts made from forgings, castings or fabrications.
www.campbellpress.com
COR-MET Inc.
COR-MET highlighted flood-welding equipment, flux cored wire, electrodes and weld support/training for the repair of hammer and press forging dies at Forge Fair. We provided two exhibitor presentations titled, “Preheat, Post-heat and Prayer: Guidelines for Successful Forge Die Welding”(John Beyer) and “Alloy Weld Overlays for Building and Rebuilding Open Forging Dies” (Scott Frasso). Pictures and technical data complemented the presentations. High-temperature nickel, cobalt and iron-based weld alloys for impact, abrasion and metal-to-metal wear were also presented at our booth.
GERB Vibration Control Systems
GERB, with 105 years of experience, invented the original Spring-VISCODAMPER® and pioneered the design of smaller foundations for forging machinery. Services include: foundation pit engineering, soil report review, on-site soil and rebar observations, vibration surveys and predictions and annual inspections of foundation systems. GERB support for your forging hammer or press has many benefits, including: smaller foundations, reduced risk of soil settlement, less stress on machinery and improved working environment (vibrations reduced by at least 80%). www.gerb.com
Inductoheat
The InductoForge® modular billet heating system offers flexibility and efficiency with its individually controlled (500-6,000 Hz) power modules. The flexible, modular design results in finer and more accurate control of the billet temperature. IHAZ™ temperature profile modeling software enables advanced temperature control of the billet heating process. IHAZ software allows you to customize a billet temperature profile (Induction Heat Affected Zone) to best suit your billet or bar heating application.
Nord-Lock
The Nord-Lock Group is a world leader in bolt securing systems. We offer a unique combination of bolting expertise and a wide product range, including wedge-locking solutions and Superbolt tensioners. Our mission is to safeguard human lives and customer investments by securing the world’s most demanding applications. Nord-Lock products have documented success in every major industry and hold several certificates from independent institutes, including AbP, DIBt, DNV and TÜV.
Powell Systems
Powell Systems has been manufacturing material-handling products for the forging industry since 1920. Our hot-forging container, The Brute, is legendary for its durability and rugged design. Powell also offers a full line of standard containers for quick delivery. You can also have our design team work with you to make a container that meets your exact requirements.
Simufact-Americas LLC
Simufact-Americas LLC introduced the capabilities of the latest version of its exciting Finite Element simulation software system, Simufact.forming 11.0. During the second day of the conference, a presentation was given on the capital budgeting aspects of a simulation software purchase. It was explained that the decision for a software system purchase or upgrade is no different than a decision for equipment purchase or upgrade. It was explained that Simufact has special expertise to help forging companies make the best investment decision. During the third day of the conference, a presentation was given on how Simufact collaborated with industrial end users and industrial machine providers to create an easy-to-use environment for simulation of these complex processes.
Timken
The Timken high-volume in-line forge press is part of our $500 million capital investments program designed to help better serve customers’ future needs. Timken uses the 3,300-ton press to enhance the consistency of properties of its special-bar-quality steel. Combined with recent investments in large-bar inspection, this new forging capability reinforces Timken as a premier provider of sound-center large bars of up to 16 inches in diameter.
The company engineers, manufactures and markets mechanical components and high-performance steel. Timken bearings, engineered steel bars and tubes – as well as transmissions, gearboxes, chain, related products and services – support diversified markets worldwide.