SUPERPLASTIC FORMING PRESSES
Macrodyne manufactures a line of innovative heavy duty, high quality superplastic forming presses for titanium, aluminium and nickel alloy aerospace components. Our superplastic forming presses produce a wide array of large precision components that feature a superior surface finish free from residual stresses and are most commonly used for the production of large components for the aerospace industry.
Bed Size 64" x 60" Daylight 36" Stroke 30" Installed Power 27.5 HP
Bed Size 48” x 43” Daylight 36" Stroke 30" Installed Power 15 HP
Bed Size 97” x 60” Daylight 36" Stroke 30" Installed Power 20 HP
Bed Size 64" x 60" Daylight 36" Stroke 30" Installed Power 27.5 HP
MACRODYNE SUPERPLASTIC FORMING
PRESS SOLUTIONS
Our modern superplastic forming presses feature the same high level of quality present in all Macrodyne hydraulic presses and are capable of both superplastic forming and hot forming (hot sizing) operations. These presses provide the ability to form complex shaped titanium, aluminum and nickel alloy components such as engine blades using inert gas forming at high temperatures up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.
PROCESS SPECIFIC FEATURES STANDARD ON MACRODYNE HYDRAULIC SPF PRESSES
Standard features of Macrodyne superplastic forming presses include:
Precise and uniform multi-zone temperature control
Specialized plunger guide arrangements
Precision gas management systems
High-speed data acquisition systems
Highly efficient heat shields & ceramic insulation
Heated platens
Cooling platens
Rolling bolsters
Remote diagnostics
ACCURACY AND REPEATABILITY OF ARGON GAS PRESSURES COUPLED WITH MULTI-ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Accurate and repeatable argon gas pressures and multi-zone temperature control are critical elements of a successful superplastic forming operation. These process variables are easily managed using Macrodyne’s proprietary flexible and repeatable superplastic forming press control system. These presses are available in standard configurations or can be customized to suit the Buyer’s specific requirements, regardless of the size or complexity.