Schuler AG 2100 tonne screw press



Purpose

A state of the art high speed forging press suitable for undertaking forging trials on a wide range of components and material types. The Schuler AG 2100 is a 2100 tonne direct drive screw press with 400mm press stroke. It has been integrated into an automated forging cell with robot loading/unloading and die spraying.

Interesting fact: Screw presses have been used since Roman times, when they were used for pressing of grapes.

Specifications

  • — 2100T Screw press
  • — Ejection system which enables machine to be used for upsetting
  • — Cooling platens eliminate variability created by the body of the press heating up
  • — Maximum energy – 160kJ
  • — Max force 21000 kN
  • — Die temperature up to 360°C
  • — Maximum stroke – 520mm
  • — Bolster can accommodate varying dies
  • — Die with flat surface available at dimension 290x180x120mm

 



Lab: AFRC - Hot forging and forming capability
Location: AFRC
85 inchinnan drive
Owner: Anisa Butt

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