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Closed-die forging<br />
Productivity in its best form
sms groUP<br />
Leaders in plant construction<br />
and mechanical engineering<br />
The <strong>SMS</strong> group is, under the roof of <strong>SMS</strong> Holding <strong>GmbH</strong>, a group of global players in plant construction and<br />
mechanical engineering for the steel and nonferrous metals processing industry. It consists of the two Business<br />
Areas <strong>SMS</strong> Siemag and <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong>. The two Business Areas operate as independent group companies that<br />
cooperate closely with each other. As the fi nancial organization, <strong>SMS</strong> Holding <strong>GmbH</strong> is responsible for strategic<br />
planning and controlling. The sole owner of the <strong>SMS</strong> group is Siemag Weiss <strong>GmbH</strong> & Co. KG, the holding of the<br />
Weiss entrepreneurial family.<br />
family-owned and<br />
worldwide Present<br />
As a family-owned company, the <strong>SMS</strong> group has built<br />
on solid values and a culture of responsibility for four<br />
generations. It holds a strong market position while<br />
its decentralized structure ensures a fast and effi cient<br />
response to individual customer demands. The<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> group combines the fl exibility of company units<br />
that operate as medium-sized enterprises and the<br />
broad resources of an internationally active company<br />
– all for the customer‘s benefi t. The decentralized<br />
corporate culture ensures that not only the individual<br />
units but also the employees themselves always think<br />
and act in an entrepreneurial manner.<br />
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BUilding on a strong Basis<br />
A long-term view, careful fi nancial management,<br />
focus on values, plus knowledge about the cycles of<br />
the machine and plant construction market have, for<br />
decades, informed the group’s strategic planning.<br />
Also high on the agenda is investment in the areas<br />
of energy and environment technology, service and<br />
modernization of plants as well as on-the-job training<br />
and qualifi cation of core employees. On this basis,<br />
the <strong>SMS</strong> group creates tailor-made plant solutions,<br />
which enable the customers to keep well ahead of<br />
the competition.
sms meer<br />
A reliable and fl exible partner –<br />
for the whole lifetime of your plant<br />
The <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> Business Area bundles its activities<br />
in the fi elds of steelmaking plants and continuous<br />
casting technology (long products), tube plants, long<br />
product rolling mills, forging technology, nonferrous<br />
metals plants and heat treatment technology. Starting<br />
with advisory services, followed by implementation<br />
and commissioning, and fi nally plant servicing – the<br />
employees of the Business Area always combine their<br />
exceptional specialist knowledge with approachability<br />
and fl exibility.<br />
toP qUality<br />
The innovative solutions provide the customers with<br />
measurable benefi ts in their challenging markets.<br />
Whether steel for automobile tires, tubes for pipelines,<br />
heavy structural profi les, wheels for high-speed<br />
trains, aluminum for façade structures or offshore<br />
wind-power generators: the machines and plants<br />
tailored by <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> ensure the cost-effi cient and<br />
fl awless production of the necessary components.<br />
individUal solUtions<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> concentrates the competence of globally<br />
successful specialist fi rms under one roof to create a<br />
unique, full range of supplies and services for metal<br />
processing and associated fi elds. In doing so, the<br />
employees focus consistently on the requirements<br />
of their partners. <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> fi nds individual solutions<br />
and fulfi lls customers‘ expectations, both fl exibly and<br />
reliably. This is verifi ed by 17,000 reference projects<br />
for satisfi ed customers the world over.<br />
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Portfolio<br />
Solutions to meet every need: From the single<br />
machine through to the automated forging line<br />
Whether turbine blades for power stations and<br />
aircraft, con rods, stub axles or crankshafts for the<br />
car and commercial vehicle industry: <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong>’s<br />
Product Unit Closed-Die Forging offers the right forging<br />
plant for every customer. More than 3,100 reference<br />
plants worldwide bear witness to the company’s<br />
experience and competence.<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> plans, designs and manufactures machines<br />
and plants for closed-die forging that are in<br />
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raw materials<br />
All common steel grades incl. high-<br />
alloy steel as well as titanium-based<br />
and nickel-based alloys<br />
raw material<br />
PreParation<br />
operation worldwide. Whether new machine, overhaul<br />
or modernization – the machine and plant engineering<br />
company always caters to the individual<br />
wishes of the customer. The partners can thereby<br />
profit from the decades of experience and expertise<br />
with which <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> sets international standards,<br />
because the experts from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> know the production<br />
processes in detail and can provide comprehensive<br />
advice: from preparation of the raw material<br />
through upline and downline forming to the finished<br />
Cold shears and hot shears<br />
Induction heating plants<br />
Control and<br />
Integrated holistic solutions –<br />
Preforming<br />
Electric upsetting machines<br />
Horizontal forging machines<br />
Forging rolls<br />
Cross rolls<br />
Upline forming presses<br />
sUPPort and serviCe –
product – the experts at <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> offer solid expertise<br />
whatever the task.<br />
traditional Brand names –<br />
tHe latest Know-How<br />
The machines with the traditional names Schloemann,<br />
Eumuco and Hasenclever have been standing for the highest<br />
technical performance worldwide for over 50 years.<br />
These brands formed the basis for <strong>SMS</strong> Eumuco <strong>GmbH</strong>.<br />
In 2002, <strong>SMS</strong> Eumuco’s press and forging activities<br />
were united in the <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> Product Unit Closed-Die<br />
Forging. The <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> portfolio contains all the main<br />
presses for closed-die forging with all the necessary<br />
upline and downline forming equipment. With automation<br />
systems and transport facilities, such as walkingbeam<br />
systems and spraying equipment or programmable<br />
robots, <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> links the individual machines<br />
into fully automated lines.<br />
aUtomation<br />
intelligently networked<br />
final forming<br />
Eccentric forging presses<br />
Wedge presses<br />
Hydraulic presses<br />
Screw presses<br />
Hammers<br />
Downline forming presses<br />
a wHole Plant life long<br />
PeriPHery<br />
Spraying technology<br />
Plant visualization<br />
Diagnostic tools<br />
Transport facilities<br />
Special machines<br />
High-speed automation<br />
dePendaBle Partner – Before and<br />
after tHe start of ProdUCtion<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> follows through a project from the initial idea<br />
up to the choice of the economically most viable forging<br />
process. Services tailor-made for closed-die forging,<br />
such as the optimization of existing spraying systems or<br />
safety testing in accordance with accident prevention<br />
regulations, coupled with expert knowledge in design<br />
and development make the specialists at <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong><br />
the ideal partner when it comes to plant operation. The<br />
staff develop new technical solutions together with the<br />
customer, accompany the start of production and train<br />
the operating personnel. Even after commissioning,<br />
the customer can rely on the <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> after - sale<br />
support. Through modernization projects, <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong><br />
brings even older plants and machines back to the<br />
state-of-the-art – so that they can meet today’s higher<br />
market and product demands.<br />
forged ProdUCts<br />
Safety-relevant components for motor<br />
vehicles, aircraft, ships and machines, e.g.<br />
crankshafts, con rods, gear wheels or tie<br />
rod ends, steering parts, transmission<br />
parts, turbine discs and turbine blades<br />
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eCCentriC forging<br />
Presses – tyPe mP<br />
Fast set-up for maximum productivity<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> offers the most modern stroke-bound<br />
eccentric forging presses with the dieformer series.<br />
Thanks to the automation system developed by<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> and die quick-changing facilities, the<br />
dieformers can be employed for practically any forging<br />
application: for hot and warm forming, and for forging<br />
with and without flash.<br />
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PreCision PlUs ProdUCtivity<br />
Eccentric forging presses from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> impress<br />
with their very high precision in combination with high<br />
productivity. The rigidity of the press in longitudinal and<br />
transverse directions create the ideal preconditions for<br />
precision forgings. The press achieves its high output<br />
thanks to the high useful stroke rate.<br />
faster set-UP<br />
The short non-productive times also contribute to<br />
high productivity: The ram quick-adjustment system<br />
allows bolster and dies to be set up in a minimum<br />
of time. The wide rams are suitable for all forming<br />
applications. Quick correction of the ram position<br />
is possible during production without interrupting<br />
the process.<br />
stroKe-BoUnd maCHines<br />
dieformer tyPe mP<br />
Nominal force: 6.3 to 160 MN<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
High precision thanks to minimized<br />
ram tilting<br />
Ratio of ram width to pressure rod<br />
width approx. 1:1<br />
High stroke rate guarantees high<br />
productivity<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 330 eccentric forging presses,<br />
of which<br />
2 AMP 2000 at Gohsyu, Japan<br />
2 AMP 3150 at Neumayer, Germany<br />
7 MP/AMP 3150 at Hirschvogel, Germany<br />
and USA
eCCentriC forging<br />
Presses – tyPe eP<br />
High standard for economic production<br />
With the Ecopress EP Series, <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> has cre-<br />
ated a particularly cost-effective modular concept<br />
for stroke-bound eccentric forging presses. The standardization<br />
of components has significantly reduced<br />
design, production and erection costs. The benefits<br />
for the customer: They profit from shorter delivery<br />
times and reduced investment costs. Furthermore,<br />
they boost their competitiveness by reducing the<br />
production costs of the forgings.<br />
fUtUre-Proof ConCePt<br />
The die space of the Ecopress EP meets the presentday<br />
demands on working in multiple operations. All<br />
important components of the press are easily accessible,<br />
so that the press offers the maximum in ease<br />
of maintenance and availability. And thanks to the<br />
newly designed self-supporting machine housing, all<br />
the currently applicable noise regulations are not just<br />
satisfied, but far surpassed.<br />
stroKe-BoUnd maCHines<br />
eCoPress tyPe eP<br />
Nominal force: 6.3 to 31.5 MN<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
Modular concept for reduced investment<br />
and production costs<br />
High ease of maintenance and availability<br />
Low noise level thanks to innovative<br />
machine housing<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 330 eccentric forging presses, of<br />
which<br />
7 presses at Hirschvogel, Germany<br />
and China<br />
1 press at WHB, Brazil<br />
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wedge Presses<br />
Precision in every dimension<br />
The KP wedge presses from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> are characterized<br />
by their extremely high forging precision.<br />
Added to that is the high productivity, as the full<br />
nominal force can be applied to several dies alongside<br />
one another.<br />
lengtHs aHead<br />
of tHe ComPetition<br />
Wedge presses from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> are particularly<br />
recommended for the forging of long parts where<br />
close thickness and offset tolerances have to be<br />
maintained over the whole length. Typical fields<br />
of application for this machine are in the production<br />
of twin con rods, front axles for trucks, crankshafts,<br />
balancing shafts, camshafts and other precision<br />
forgings.<br />
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stroKe-BoUnd maCHines<br />
tyPe KP<br />
Nominal force: 20 to 160 MN<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
Large wedge surface area creates broad<br />
connection between ram and press frame<br />
The flat wedge surfaces permit a wide die<br />
space with minimum ram tilting<br />
High productivity thanks to high stroke rate<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 60 wedge presses, of which<br />
2 KP 12500 lines at ThyssenKrupp Gerlach,<br />
Germany and USA<br />
1 KP 12500 line at Kamaz, Russia<br />
4 AKP 3150 lines at automotive industry<br />
suppliers in Germany<br />
2 AKP 2500 lines at Nissan, Japan<br />
1 KP 12500 line at CNHTC, China
HydraUliC Presses<br />
Fully automatic for complex applications<br />
Thanks to their characteristic forming behaviour,<br />
hydraulic presses from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> are outstandingly<br />
suitable, for example, for the forming of aluminium.<br />
They are force-bound and have a long stroke with variable<br />
stroke length adjustment. The forming rate can<br />
be individually adapted to the workpieces. High energy<br />
is available over the whole stroke length. Press<br />
speeds of up to 50 mm/s can be achieved.<br />
ProCess Understanding<br />
for oPtimized maCHines<br />
In order to take full advantage of the benefits offered<br />
by hydraulic forging, <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> develops, designs<br />
and produces machines and plants for fully automatic<br />
forging. <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong>’s customers thereby profit from<br />
the technical know-how, the vast experience for<br />
every detail of machine and process and the broad<br />
expertise of the <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> employees with complex<br />
production processes.<br />
forCe-BoUnd maCHines<br />
tyPe HvP, HsP, HfP<br />
Nominal force: 3.15 to 20 MN<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
Forming speed can be individually adapted<br />
to the workpieces<br />
Press speeds up to 50 mm/s<br />
High level of automation<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 140 hydraulic presses, of which<br />
HFP 2000 at Hirschvogel, Germany<br />
HFP 1600 at Isuzu, Japan<br />
HVP 1600 at Thecla, Switzerland<br />
HVP 630 at Mazda, Japan<br />
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sCrew Presses – tyPe sPe<br />
Direct forging force application<br />
with energy recovery<br />
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energy-BoUnd maCHines –<br />
tyPe sPe<br />
Nominal force: 6.3 to 125 MN<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
High forming forces with high precision<br />
Automated process thanks to programming<br />
of the forging sequences on a workpiece<br />
Energy-saving operation thanks to feedback<br />
of the braking energy<br />
Great ease of operation<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 1,000 screw presses, of which<br />
SPE 16 and SPE 20 at Warmpresswerk<br />
Schachmann, Germany<br />
SPPE 6.3 in Shandong, China<br />
The energy-bound high-performance screw presses<br />
with direct drive from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> have universal applications.<br />
They combine high forming force with a simultaneous<br />
high forging precision. Screw presses with<br />
direct electric drive differ from flywheel-driven screw<br />
presses in that the driven spindle is connected directly<br />
to the drive motor without intermediate gearboxes or<br />
other mechanisms.<br />
intelligent HigH-availaBility<br />
maCHine ConCePt<br />
The forging sequences on a workpiece can be programmed.<br />
The bottom dead centre position is variable.<br />
No adjustment of the die height is necessary.<br />
Thanks to the <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> technology, no adjustment<br />
of the ram is necessary as the machine heats up. The<br />
drive comes from a synchronous motor with the stator<br />
forming part of the machine frame and the rotor<br />
part of the flywheel. The machines also have an impressive<br />
energy concept thanks to the feedback of<br />
the braking energy.<br />
The synchronous motors of the presses have a simple<br />
design with larger packing density. The permanent<br />
magnets generate no heat at the rotor, i.e. no rotor<br />
cooling is necessary and the stator winding is cooled<br />
with water. Contaminated cooling air flows in the motor<br />
area are eliminated and thus reliability is increased.
sCrew Presses – tyPe sPKa<br />
With full momentum into the future<br />
Screw presses with continuously revolving flywheel<br />
and integral clutch are a further form of the energybound<br />
machines from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong>. This opens up<br />
possibilities offered by no other press type. These<br />
presses are used to forge turbine blades and turbine<br />
discs of titanium for the aircraft industry and for power<br />
station components.<br />
flexiBle ProCess seqUenCes<br />
High forming energy is available even at reduced<br />
ram speed. This is made possible by the special<br />
clutch disengagement technology. Furthermore,<br />
minimum workpiece contact times are achieved.<br />
Clutch disengagement can be force or stroke-<br />
controlled. All functions are controlled electronically.<br />
tHe design Benefits<br />
Special features on the mechanical side are the pneumatic<br />
weight balancing, the spindle brake and the<br />
hydraulic flywheel bearings. Low accelerated masses,<br />
short acceleration distance and stroke rate preselection<br />
are further benefits of this machine type. Maximum<br />
forging power is available at 50% of the nominal<br />
stroke rate. The machine has variable-frequency drive.<br />
energy-BoUnd maCHines –<br />
tyPe sPKa<br />
Nominal force: 8 to 224 MN<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
High forming forces with short workpiece<br />
contact times<br />
Variable contact speed of the dies<br />
Maximum power even at 50% of the<br />
nominal stroke rate<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 1,000 screw presses, of which<br />
SPK 2000 at Warmpresswerk Schachmann,<br />
Germany<br />
SPK 11200 at Wuxi, China<br />
SPKA 22400 at Böhler, Austria<br />
SPKA 22400 at Wuxi, China<br />
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more tHan jUst on time<br />
In cooperation with the Chinese company Wuxi<br />
Turbine Blade (WTB), the employees from<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> erected the world’s most powerful<br />
clutch-operated screw press three months faster<br />
than planned. The plant impresses with a press<br />
force of 35,500 tonnes, a spindle diameter of<br />
1,320 mm and an exceptional energy efficiency.<br />
Wuxi can now forge significantly more sophisti-<br />
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cated parts for its customers from the aircraft<br />
and power station industries than to date. “For<br />
us the plant has the advantage of being able to<br />
meet the growing demands of our customers<br />
from the aircraft and power station industries,”<br />
says Yan Qi, Managing Director of WTB. “We<br />
have been working together successfully with<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> since 1976.”
forging rolls<br />
Save material, reduce forming force<br />
The forging rolls from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> impress with their<br />
clear design and high reliability. The machines are particularly<br />
suited to the preforming of forgings where<br />
the mass distribution of the preform is already close<br />
to that of the blank to be forged. For the plant owners<br />
this means material cost savings thanks to reduced<br />
flash, higher surface qualities thanks to the descaling<br />
during the rolling process and an improved grain<br />
orientation in the workpieces. Plus the increase in die<br />
life thanks to the optimum material distribution and<br />
descaling.<br />
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The size of the forging roll depends on the dimensions<br />
of the starting material. In general material with<br />
an edge length of up to 160 mm with a square form<br />
or a diameter of roughly 170 mm with round form can<br />
be employed.<br />
seamless integration<br />
The automatic forging rolls can be easily integrated<br />
into forging lines and require no additional operating<br />
personnel. The high productivity allows the capacity<br />
of a downline closed-die forging press to be fully<br />
utilized. Furthermore, quick-change systems and the<br />
well-conceived operating concept offer short set-up<br />
and tooling times.<br />
tyPe rw, arws<br />
Sizes: RW manually operated /<br />
ARWS 1 to RWW 3 automatic<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
Cost and quality advantages, as the<br />
preform is already very close to the form<br />
of the blank to be forged<br />
Simple integration into forging lines<br />
Short set-up and tooling times thanks<br />
to well-conceived operating concept<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 640 forging rolls, of which<br />
automatic forging rolls at<br />
Forges de Courselles, France<br />
Nissan, Japan<br />
Modern Drop Forge, USA<br />
Bharat Forge, Germany and India
Cross rolls<br />
Save time and machining costs<br />
The machines for cross rolling from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> are<br />
characterized by flexibility, high yield and quick tool<br />
changing. The design of the adjacent rolls prevents<br />
scale deposits and asymmetric heating of the rolling<br />
dies. The drive principle with torque motor and permanently<br />
connected shafts combines maximum variability<br />
with the highest precision. Further options available<br />
include heating and cooling systems for the tools.<br />
PreCision BlanKs<br />
Our cross-rolling machines are outstandingly suitable<br />
for volume distribution during forging of mass<br />
products, such as twin con rods or stub axles for the<br />
automotive industry. They contribute significantly<br />
to the optimization of the whole process. With the<br />
best possible blank forms within close dimensional<br />
and weight tolerances and with reduced flash and<br />
die wear. The cross roll is used for final and preci-<br />
sion rolling of rotationally symmetrical parts such<br />
as transmission and drive shafts. The result: Subsequent<br />
machining is frequently made completely<br />
superfluous or is significantly reduced.<br />
tyPe qw<br />
tHe Benefits at a glanCe<br />
Optimum heating and cooling systems<br />
for the tools<br />
Quick tool changing with tool adapters<br />
Inexpensive tools (half rings)<br />
referenCes (exCerPt)<br />
More than 640 forging rolls, of which cross<br />
rolls at<br />
Mahle Brockhaus, Germany<br />
ThyssenKrupp, Brazil<br />
WHB, Brazil<br />
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fUrtHer Presses<br />
and sPeCial maCHines<br />
Complete range of machines for all demands<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> offers the right machine solution for every<br />
forging application. Whether small batches or large<br />
series production – the right concept is developed together<br />
with the plant operator.<br />
eleCtriC UPsetting maCHines<br />
Electric upsetting machines from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> are<br />
gentle on the material and ensure optimum grain<br />
orientation inside the workpieces. The machines<br />
require no forging furnace and the forming process<br />
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is clean. Numerous workpieces can be preformed<br />
or even completely formed by electric upsetting. The<br />
horizontal or vertical upsetting machines with heating<br />
powers from 12 to 630 kVA are suitable for forming<br />
steels, titanium and most other forgeable materials,<br />
for round and polygonal cross-sections. The range<br />
of applications is broad: From upsetting of workpiece<br />
ends and centre sections through to cylindrical and<br />
stepped upsetting.<br />
Horizontal forging maCHines<br />
Horizontal forging machines from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> are<br />
employed to pre-forge or finish-forge forms on predominantly<br />
long, shaft-like workpieces in several operations.<br />
A wide range of complex workpiece geometries<br />
can be produced cost-effectively in this way.<br />
UPline and downline<br />
forming Presses<br />
With a comprehensive range of hydraulic and mechanical<br />
upline and downline forming presses,<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> is able to meet the individual demands<br />
of forging shops in this segment, taking both the<br />
current workpiece spectrum and the plant operator’s<br />
future plans into consideration.<br />
Hammers<br />
High flexibility and low investment costs make the<br />
closed-die forging hammers from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> attractive<br />
forming solutions in many areas of forging. Characteristic<br />
of our machines is their reliability and permanent<br />
availability under the tough day-to-day<br />
operating conditions.
forging lines<br />
Integrated process chains from a single source<br />
In order to meet the present-day demands for an<br />
optimum production flow and just-in-time production,<br />
forging lines have to be linked using the latest<br />
electronics to form high-performance systems.<br />
Harmonized interfaCes<br />
All components from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> are carefully<br />
matched to form an integrated unit. The results:<br />
Gentle material handling, low maintenance, high<br />
availability and reliability. Those are the factors for<br />
optimum productivity and high quality.<br />
from tHe CUstomer’s viewPoint<br />
flexiBle ProdUCtion ConCePts<br />
Thanks to the use of tool quick-changing systems<br />
and the extensive programming possibilities of all<br />
machine and transport functions, complete plants<br />
from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> operate cost-effectively even with<br />
small lot sizes, as they can be changed over from one<br />
forging series to another within a very short time.<br />
“We produce sophisticated forgings primarily for the automotive industry. A<br />
lot of our manufacturing equipment comes from <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> and we are very<br />
satisfied with it. In <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> we also have competent experts at our side<br />
offering us dedicated support in many areas.”<br />
Dr.-Ing. Franz Eckl, Managing Director Technology, ThyssenKrupp Gerlach <strong>GmbH</strong><br />
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aUtomation systems<br />
Everything runs by itself<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> has comprehensive know-how in all aspects of flexible production automation. The experienced staff<br />
develop solutions for the plant operators tailored exactly to their requirements – even for their existing plants.<br />
exaCt Positioning<br />
The automation systems developed specifically<br />
for the hot section set new standards in forging<br />
force and positioning accuracy: Gripper arm and<br />
walking beam systems with hydraulic or servo-<br />
electric drive.<br />
UninterrUPted<br />
ProdUCtion flow<br />
Furthermore, <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> offers transport and<br />
handling systems and facilities perfectly matched<br />
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to the intended application. Typical examples are insertion<br />
and removal devices, manipulators for forging rolls,<br />
charging devices and intermediate transport facilities.<br />
Consistently HigHest qUality<br />
In addition to improving the productivity, the automation<br />
of the forging processes makes an important<br />
contribution also to quality assurance. <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong><br />
develops the solutions. Continuous, thermally stable<br />
forging processes result in higher precision, improved<br />
tolerances and reproducible forgings.
sPray teCHnology<br />
The cleanest technology lead<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> offers spray systems that are optimally<br />
integrated into the sequence of functions of the<br />
forging plant. They ensure that modern forging presses<br />
develop their full performance and achieve the<br />
highest forging quality. The spray technology from<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> cleans, cools and dries the dies and applies<br />
the necessary process lubrication.<br />
as mUCH as neCessary,<br />
as little as PossiBle<br />
The control of the spray systems permits in-cycle<br />
maintenance of the dies with exactly programmable<br />
spraying times and spray quantities. <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong>’s<br />
product range allows practically all spray requirements<br />
to be satisfied. High-speed presses have mechanically<br />
linked spray arms that swing in and out in cycle with<br />
the forging process. Flexible manipulators or robotmounted<br />
spray systems permit manual or other individual<br />
solutions.<br />
environmental<br />
ProteCtion inClUsive<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> installs extractor hoods and filter systems<br />
on the press and spray system to extract the process<br />
vapours. The integrated design facilitates maintenance<br />
and increases cleanliness in the press area.<br />
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serviCe<br />
A step ahead of the competition<br />
The customers of <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> have been satisfi ed<br />
for many years now with their machines and plants.<br />
Not least because the company’s employees take<br />
comprehensive care of the customer’s needs even<br />
after commissioning – for the whole lifetime of the<br />
plant. With MEERcare ® <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> always provides<br />
the right service – from short-term emergency<br />
operations to regular maintenance work. And if the<br />
customers wish to train their staff or need help with<br />
production, MEERcoach ® is exactly what they need.<br />
With MEERconsult ® <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> analyzes processes<br />
and shows how they can be optimized.<br />
New ways to make production more reliable and<br />
profi table are in demand. That is where the <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong><br />
Service assists, for example, with concepts for process<br />
optimization or maintenance. When market requirements<br />
change, the machines and plants also change:<br />
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<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> modernizes veteran plants and adapts<br />
them to the new requirements. Thanks to higher<br />
productivity and product quality, the customer always<br />
remains one step ahead of the competition.<br />
ComPetenCe is wHat CoUnts<br />
Long experience and the same defi nition of excellent<br />
quality are factors which customers can rely on if<br />
they choose <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> as service partner. The<br />
company´s employees know every single detail of<br />
the machines and plants; after all they have developed<br />
and installed these themselves. Furthermore,<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> continuously sets new standards for<br />
technical progress. That proves worthwhile for the<br />
customer. Whether it is extensive advice or operative<br />
support, <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> handles the customers´ requirements<br />
in a fl exible manner and quickly fi nds the best<br />
solution.
Spare Parts<br />
Service<br />
Spare Parts<br />
Spare Parts<br />
Management<br />
Warehousing<br />
Electronic Parts<br />
Catalogue<br />
organizing sPare Parts<br />
ProPerly<br />
The right spare parts must always be available so that<br />
production standstills are kept short. At the same time,<br />
capital tie-up and storage costs have to be kept low.<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> therefore supplies wear and spare parts<br />
quickly and reliably for all production stages, and<br />
supports the customers with spare parts management.<br />
The company‘s employees know exactly which parts<br />
have to be stocked up for which machine. <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong><br />
can also handle the stock-keeping.<br />
maintenanCe safegUards<br />
effiCienCy<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> conducts equipment checks and performs<br />
main tenance and monitoring – either directly at the<br />
customer‘s plant or online via remote service. On<br />
request, <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> also takes over the entire<br />
maintenance: an all-inclusive user-friendly package.<br />
aCHieving more tHroUgH<br />
modernization<br />
“Plants designed for eternity” also need to be<br />
re- equipped from time to time for a secure future<br />
because markets and production processes are<br />
continuously changing. Together with the customers,<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> fi nds the right solution for a mo derni za tion<br />
project. Business partners are thus able to main tain<br />
a strong position on the market even after decades.<br />
MEERcare ® MEERcoach ® MEERconsult ®<br />
Maintenance Modernization Field Service<br />
Equipment Check<br />
Condition<br />
Monitoring<br />
Maintenance<br />
Service<br />
Remote Service<br />
Full Service<br />
Mechanical<br />
Equipment<br />
Hydraulic<br />
Systems<br />
Electrical<br />
Equipment<br />
Automation<br />
Repairs<br />
Trouble Shooting<br />
Training &<br />
Support<br />
Start-Up Support<br />
Production<br />
Supervision<br />
Practical<br />
Training<br />
Theoretical<br />
Training<br />
Consulting &<br />
Implementation<br />
Maintenance<br />
Concepts<br />
Feasibility<br />
Studies<br />
Technical<br />
Consulting<br />
Process<br />
Consulting<br />
CMMS<br />
Consulting<br />
field serviCe for Urgent Cases<br />
Even in emergencies, customers can rely on<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> Service: the service technicans help with<br />
trouble shooting, repair the damage quickly and easily<br />
and thus make sure that the customer’s plant functions<br />
again as fast as possible.<br />
training & sUPPort for tHe<br />
resPonsiBle Personnel<br />
How are machines and plants operated, maintained<br />
and overhauled in a technically correct manner?<br />
<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> shares its expertise with the customers.<br />
Technical procedures, methods and skills are typical<br />
areas in which <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> qualifi es the employees.<br />
The training makes the employees fi t in every subject<br />
area so that they can signifi cantly contribute to their<br />
company’s success.<br />
ConsUlting Provides Certainty<br />
Whether a maintenance concept, process consulting<br />
or a feasibility study: <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> creates a reliable basis<br />
for decision-making for its customers. The employees<br />
look into the customer’s problems and develop suitable<br />
solutions. But that is only the beginning: <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong><br />
also helps with the implementation.<br />
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Close to CUstomers<br />
Think global, act local<br />
The Business Area <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> is represented worldwide.<br />
17,000 reference installations demonstrate the<br />
market’s confi dence in the expertise, experience,<br />
reliability and fl exibility of the company.<br />
No matter where the customers work and what<br />
language they speak – the right people at <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong><br />
are always on hand. In this way <strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong> can support<br />
its business partners quickly and effectively.<br />
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Engineering / production<br />
Sales / service
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<strong>SMS</strong> <strong>Meer</strong>, Corporate Communications, Dr. Peter Heimerzheim (Director), Olaf Szebsdat (Editor)<br />
Ohlerkirchweg 66, 41069 Mönchengladbach, Germany, Phone: +49 2161 350-2420, Fax: +49 2161 350-1862<br />
communications@sms-meer.com, www.sms-meer.com
sms meer<br />
Product Unit Closed-Die Forging<br />
Ohlerkirchweg 66<br />
41069 Mönchengladbach<br />
Germany<br />
Phone: +49 2161 350-2301<br />
Fax: +49 2161 350-2318<br />
closeddieforging@sms-meer.com<br />
www.sms-meer.com<br />
meeting your exPeCtations<br />
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