Longevity of forging and forming equipment

Customer: A custom engineering metal forming manufacturer supporting global forming technologies for automotive, commercial, and industrial markets. Industry:  Automotive Applications: Ajax Mechanical Presses Problem: The customer was experiencing significant turnover in their maintenance department, and because of that they did not have maintenance personnel who have trained appropriately or had enough experience to maintain a substantial maintenance program,...

Stocking Program Saving Customers On Lost Production Time

  Customer: A custom engineering metal forming manufacturer supporting global forming technologies for automotive, commercial, and industrial markets. Industry:  Automotive Application: 10 Ajax Mechanical Presses 1300T -4,000 T Ajax Mechanical Presses Problem: The customer’s Drive Plate failed on one of their mechanical presses. This critical component had a lead time of 18 -20 weeks for a new manufacture. The downtime from the press resulted in...

Stocking Semi-Finished Parts to Eliminate Excessive Downtime

Customer: A custom engineering forge manufacturer in North America. Industry: Agriculture, construction, energy, material handling, military and defense, and transportation Application: Over 15 Ajax and Erie Mechanical Presses, including: (15) 1,000 T – 6,000 T Ajax Mechanical Press (2)2,500 T – 4,000 T ERIE Mechanical Presses   Problem: The customer’s Pinion shaft failed on one of their mechanical presses. This critical component had a...

Minimizing Lead Times with Industry Leading Stocking Program

  Customer: A fully automated, high-volume custom forge manufacturer in North America. Industry: Railroad, oil and gas, mining, industrial machinery, gear, energy Application: 5 Ajax Mechanical Presses (3) 1000T Ajax Mechanical Presses (1) 1300T, (1) 40MN (1) 60MN Problem: The lead time for a Clutch Pinion with special bore dimension & bearings, a critical component for all their Mechanical Presses, had a lead time of 26 weeks. With...