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FORGINGA Penton Publication July/August 2012

Visit us on the web at www.forgingmagazine.com

INSIDE:

UNIVERSAL STAINLESS

STARTS RADIAL FORGE

I PG.6

PROTECTION AGAINST

HEAT-TREATING COSTS

I PG.18

NEW HYDRAULICS FOR

PRECISION PRESS CONTROL

I PG.32

FINISHING STRONG

The approach of IMTS highlights forgers’ embrace of emerging capabilities in ‘manufacturing technology.’

I PG.24

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JULY/AUGUST 2012 I VOL. 22 , NO.4

Editor’s Note .......................................... 4

Industry News ........................................ 6

FIA News .............................................12

Newsmakers .........................................14

New Products ........................................26

Product Express .....................................29

Advertiser Index .....................................31

Business Staff .......................................31

Looking Ahead ......................................32

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THEY BELIEVE THAT IF THEY MAKE IT SUFFI-CIENTLY COMPLEX, OR SCARY, WE’LL GIVE THEM MORE MONEY WITHOUT DEMANDING THAT THEY MANAGE IT RESPONSIBLY.

4 I FORGING I JULY/AUGUST 2012

EDITORIAL STAFF

E D I T O R

Robert E. Brooks

[email protected]

G R A P H I C S E D I T O R

Bill Szilagyi

[email protected]

M A N U F A C T U R I N G &

S U P P L Y C H A I N G R O U P

C O N T E N T D I R E C T O R

Patricia Panchak

[email protected]

EDITORIAL-

ADVISORY BOARD

Carola Sekreter

Forging Industry Association

Alvin M. Sabroff

Metalworking

Consultant Group

Dr. Rajiv Shivpuri

The Ohio State University

Dr. Chester J. Van Tyne

Colorado School of Mines

FORGING

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I N D U S T R Y N E W S

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6 I FORGING I JULY/AUGUST 2012

AMERICAN AXLE STARTS NEW PLANT IN INDIA

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. marked the opening of its new

Chennai Manufacturing Facility (CHMF) in southeast India in early August. The

new operation produces front and rear axles for commercial vehicles, for Asian

distribution. AAM is a global manufacturer of driveline and drivetrain systems, as

well as related components and modules, and

chassis systems for trucks, SUVs, passenger

cars, and crossover vehicles.

“We are extremely pleased to celebrate the

grand opening of AAM`s third regional manu-

facturing operation in India,” stated John J.

Bellanti, AAM executive vice president, World-

wide Operations. “The Chennai Manufacturing

Facility will allow us to leverage AAM`s track

record of world-class quality, delivery, reliability and outstanding warranty perfor-

mance while furthering AAM`s global expansion in emerging markets.”

AAM’s other Indian production sites are at Pune, where it produces axle assem-

blies for heavy commercial vehicles produced in India and abroad; and at Pantna-

gar, where it produces axle assemblies for light trucks, passenger cars, and SUVs

for the Indian market. The latter plant is a former joint venture with Sona Koyo Ltd.,

now wholly owned by American Axle.

The group also has an engineering center at Pune, where it develops products

and IT services for its regional customers.

“Profitable growth in India is a key component of AAM`s global business strat-

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provide advanced-technology products for current and potential new customers

throughout the region. The facility is strategically located in close proximity to our

OEM customers.”

American Axle has forging and other manufacturing plants worldwide, including

in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, as well as Brazil, China, Germany,

Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, and the U.K.

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FORGING NEWS BRIEFS

Accuride Corp. will deploy Plex Sys-

tems’ software-as-a-service (SaaS)/cloud

enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution

across its operations. As detailed by Plex,

Accuride will consolidate seven separate

systems running more than 200 applications

as it implements the Plex Online ERP system.

Forgital Group, Vicenza, Italy, was

awarded the Roll-Royce GTSC Supplier of

the Year Award for 2011. Forgital produces

titanium forgings for the Fan Case Module

of the Trent XWB engine, which will power

the new Airbus A350 XWB family of aircraft.

Roll-Royce GTSC (Gas Turbine Supply Chain)

has over 500 suppliers globally, collaborating

on critical parts, and the award reflects a

positive working relationship and strategic

alignment with Rolls-Royce standards.

Alcoa entered into new, multi-year sup-

ply agreements with Airbus for its aerospace

aluminum sheet, plate, and hard-alloy ex-

truded products using Alcoa’s aluminum-

lithium and other alloys.

The Steel Market Development In-

stitute introduced a new Bar Steel Fatigue

Blog — www.autosteel.org/barfatigueblog

— an online tool for automotive engineers

looking for fatigue innovations and informa-

tion. Based on SMDI’s Bar Steel Fatigue

Database is available to open participation

by steel and ground vehicle OEM and sup-

plier design engineers, powertrain/chassis

engineers, materials engineers, application

engineers and FEA simulation experts, as

well as current users of the Bar Steel Fatigue

Database.

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A GIRARD and GLAMA partnership means more than nine decades of

combined expertise in the forging Industry. Our companies compliment

one other and by combining forces, we can offer even more complete

solutions to the challenges faced by forging operations worldwide.

GLAMA expertise lies in specialized mobile, stationary and automatic

equipment for open and closed die forging, aluminum, rolling and

steel making industries.

GIRARD Engineering specializes in the design and implementation

of state-of-the-art automation and control systems for the forge.

We can retrofit your existing equipment or provide a complete, custom

state-of-the-art solution designed to keep you competitive in today’s

tough, always changing market conditions.

In addition to providing the most up-to-date engineering and

technology we are proud of our after sales support and service. In fact,

in some cases we can even provide same day service.

Let us show you. Whatever your operational challenge, GIRARD will tailor a custom

solution, on time and on budget. Call 440-243-2212 or email us at

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you automate your forge.

A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPIN NORTH AMERICA & MEXICO

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October 22-23, 2012

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March 26-28, 2013

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FIA 100th Anniversary

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May 4-6, 2013

San Diego

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Layne, [email protected]

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O U R P A S S I O N F O R M E T A L S

For more than 70 years, Elotherm has been a leader in

the design and production of high-performance induction

heating systems. Our solutions are used in automotive,

aerospace, military, mining, construction, energy,

agriculture, steel, and tube & pipe applications, as well

as in many others. With a North American team that

services the United States, Canada and Mexico, Elotherm

is ready to help.

Whether you’re heating powertrain components, billets,

bars, tubes or other shapes, our technology gives you

superior quality for:

– Heating

– Welding

– Heat Treating

– Induction Surface Hardening

Adding depth to our capabilities is the recent consolidation

with Tech Induction, North America’s largest coil design

and repair facility, leading the way in developing innovative

solutions that help customers streamline their processes.

This pairing makes us a one-stop shop for service that’s

available 24/7/365 to help ensure the reliability of your

critical operations.

Put Our Team on Your Team with a Lineup

of Induction Heating & Heat Treating Solutions

Our services include:

– Coil Management

– Field & Factory Service

– Remanufacturing & Rebuilds

– Emergency & Routine Repair

– Inspections & Documentation

With expansive facilities near Detroit and Indianapolis

housing design and production teams that set the industry

standards for innovation, dependability, quality and

service, Tech Induction’s dedicated team of experienced

professionals strengthens our position as a vertically

integrated OEM.

Together, Elotherm and Tech Induction have the ability

to give you an unmatched combination of technology,

equipment and support that helps you stay competitive

in these challenging times.

If you play to win, call George Burnet at 724.553.3471,

e-mail [email protected] or visit

www.sms-elotherm.com

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E X C E L L E N C E I N M A N U F A C T U R I N G

Elotherm North America

210 West Kensinger Drive, Suite 300

Cranberry Township, PA 16066

[email protected]

P: 877.735.6843

www.sms-elotherm.com

Tech Induction

13129 23 Mile Road

Shelby Township MI 48315

[email protected]

P: 586.469.8324

www.techinduction.com

Tech Induction leads the way with

innovative solutions that combine

technology, engineering expertise

and service to help customers

optimize their processes and

improve bottom line results.

SMS Elotherm’s EloCrank™

series was designed for hardening

crankshafts. EloFlex™ series

equipment hardens steering, axle

and gear components, as well

as many other products.

Tech Induction’s 50 dedicated team

members are committed to meeting

the needs of our customers.

The consolidation of Elotherm and

Tech Induction is an outstanding

example of the whole being greater

than the sum of the parts. While

each company has a different set of

complementary strengths, we share

a set of common beliefs, including:

– Innovative thinking and engineering

excellence are the keys to growth

– Every customer deserves an ideal

solution that’s tailored to the

specific application

– A work environment that encourages

ongoing teamwork is vital to the success

of our customers and ourselves.

Elotherm and Tech Induction. Two great

companies are now a single source for all

of your induction heating needs.

The professionals at Elotherm

and Tech Induction use their technical

know-how to help our customers

improve productivity and quality.

See us at

INDUCTIONHEAT

TREATINGCOIL

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% scale loss when not coated: .... 5.52

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processes that is changing the scope of activities for forging

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Metallurgical Co., part of a broader project

involving new electric controls and die heat-

ing technology, and a second hydraulics

package for a closed-die press conversion.

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35,500 t1,320 mm

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PRESS FORCE

SPINDLE DIAMETER

MONTHS IN OPERATIONAHEAD OF SCHEDULE

More than just on time: In cooperation with the Chinese customer, Wuxi Turbine Blade, the employees from SMS Meer erected the world`s most powerful clutch-operated screw press three months faster than planned. The plant boasts an im-pressive press force of 35,500 tonnes, a spindle diameter of 1,320 mm and except-ional energy effi ciency. Wuxi can now forge signifi cantly more sophisticated parts for its customers from the aircraft and power station industries than has been possible to date.

Quality unites – a fact that our customers and we discover time and again with every new project. Together we develop solutions that give our partners the com-petitive edge in their business. Thanks to this good cooperation, SMS Meer is a leading international company in heavy machinery and plant engineering.

EXHIBITION BEIJING

Beijing 10 – 13 September, 2012China International Exhibition Center New VenueHall W1 Booth J40

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