New Press a Lean Addition

A 200-metric-ton large-bed press accepts larger dies, enabling this washroom-accessory producer to bring secondary operations into the die. Another plus: Ball-socket technology protects the press and tooling from load stresses.

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Article Extract Bradley Corp., battling ever-increasing competition in its target markets, has installed a new unitized, straightside 200-metric-ton mechanical press to shorten lead times and reduce product costs.

Article Highlights

• Shorten lead times
• Reduce production costs
• Refine lean manufacturing practices
• Eliminate need for secondary operations
• Minimize elongation during parts production
• Improved accuracy
• Decrease die wear
• Die changes in less time
• Appearance critical parts

Related Industries

• Plumbing fixtures
• Partitions
• Lockers

Publisher

Metalforming Magazine : www.metalformingmagazine.com

Customer

www.bradleycorp.com