Press below was just signed off and accepted by one of our customers in
Mexico. This is a great example of our mid size hot forging presses.
We are seeing a huge increase in request from forging companies for new press lines around the globe.
Many North American forging companies are stepping away
from buying and refurbishing old National, Ajax and Erie presses. When
you weigh the cost of new technology vs. old refurbished presses,
justification makes sense.
Added features like large side windows that accept servo
drive transfer, multi-zone hydraulic ejectors, motorized ram adjustment,
modern safe controls, thermal bearing sensors, massive separate clutch
& brake make total sense for todays forging companies.
HOT HEADING is yet another business sector that shows
positive signs of growth. Sutherland has served the aerospace bolt
heading business dating back to the 1960's and we have learned a lot
from it. Hot heading of super alloy bolts is more of a science when
compared to stamping. Head configuration, soaking temperatures, material
flow are just some of the critical factors.
In 2007 Sutherland designed and built the first FLST /
Front Loading Sliding Table 330 ton press. This presses continues to
perform flawlessly in California at one of the largest aerospace bolt
makers in the world.
The 660 ton (below) is another example of our FLST
technology. Our custom FLST bed and sliding table increase production
rate from hit to hit. At the same time provides a much safer working
space for the operators and better ergonomics.
Click Here to navigate to our forge web site and then scroll down to Hot Heading.
TRIM & SMALL FORGE PRESSES meet the demands of
companies like, Stanley Black & Decker, Snap On, Columbus McKinnon,
Trenton Forge, Truper and may other companies.
We have options that are ideal for hot operations
including heat shielding and custom beds and bolsters for scrap and part
removal.
One of our current builds for a major hand tool maker is our
MARK 176 ton Single Point Gap, (3D Shown below). This is a turnkey
system that includes, press, custom multi position risers, quick die
change, part and scrap exit conveyors. Special attention to heat
shielding through the back of the press frame allow conveyors to direct
discharge out the rear of the press.
The line is being built with our I-PRESS MECHANICAL press and automation control.
The main run screen (above) is a good example of what end
users should expect when it comes to full command press and automation
controls. I-PRESS® is the most intuitive press control on the market,
easy to navigate and has the shortest operator learning curve.
Fault Monitor, Blue Quick Nav-Hot Keys, Clutch & Brake
performance, Counters, Tonnage are all visible on the main run screen.
If you would like to know more about the I-PRESS MECHANICAL just shoot us
an e-mail to
Team Sutherland will have a monster booth with 4 presses
under power at the upcoming Fabtech Metalform Show, Chicago, November
9th to 12th. This is the largest show in North America for metal
forming, fabricating and welding. Be sure to have you team come by the
We will be showcasing controls of four different versions. I-PRESS MECHANICAL, I-PRESS STANDARD, WINTRISS SMART PAC II & KC OMRON RED LABEL. All controls will be fully functional and connected to a specific press.
Click Here for On-Line Registration. Save time, your badge will be ready upon your arrival and you can avoid the lines. See you at the show.
Mark Sutherland, President
Press below was just signed off and accepted by one of our customers in
Mexico. This is a great example of our mid size hot forging presses.
We are seeing a huge increase in request from forging companies for new press lines around the globe.
Many North American forging companies are stepping away
from buying and refurbishing old National, Ajax and Erie presses. When
you weigh the cost of new technology vs. old refurbished presses,
justification makes sense.
Added features like large side windows that accept servo
drive transfer, multi-zone hydraulic ejectors, motorized ram adjustment,
modern safe controls, thermal bearing sensors, massive separate clutch
& brake make total sense for todays forging companies.
HOT HEADING is yet another business sector that shows
positive signs of growth. Sutherland has served the aerospace bolt
heading business dating back to the 1960's and we have learned a lot
from it. Hot heading of super alloy bolts is more of a science when
compared to stamping. Head configuration, soaking temperatures, material
flow are just some of the critical factors.
In 2007 Sutherland designed and built the first FLST /
Front Loading Sliding Table 330 ton press. This presses continues to
perform flawlessly in California at one of the largest aerospace bolt
makers in the world.
The 660 ton (below) is another example of our FLST
technology. Our custom FLST bed and sliding table increase production
rate from hit to hit. At the same time provides a much safer working
space for the operators and better ergonomics.
Click Here to navigate to our forge web site and then scroll down to Hot Heading.
TRIM & SMALL FORGE PRESSES meet the demands of
companies like, Stanley Black & Decker, Snap On, Columbus McKinnon,
Trenton Forge, Truper and may other companies.
We have options that are ideal for hot operations
including heat shielding and custom beds and bolsters for scrap and part
removal.
One of our current builds for a major hand tool maker is our
MARK 176 ton Single Point Gap, (3D Shown below). This is a turnkey
system that includes, press, custom multi position risers, quick die
change, part and scrap exit conveyors. Special attention to heat
shielding through the back of the press frame allow conveyors to direct
discharge out the rear of the press.
The line is being built with our I-PRESS MECHANICAL press and automation control.
The main run screen (above) is a good example of what end
users should expect when it comes to full command press and automation
controls. I-PRESS® is the most intuitive press control on the market,
easy to navigate and has the shortest operator learning curve.
Fault Monitor, Blue Quick Nav-Hot Keys, Clutch & Brake
performance, Counters, Tonnage are all visible on the main run screen.
If you would like to know more about the I-PRESS MECHANICAL just shoot us
an e-mail to
Team Sutherland will have a monster booth with 4 presses
under power at the upcoming Fabtech Metalform Show, Chicago, November
9th to 12th. This is the largest show in North America for metal
forming, fabricating and welding. Be sure to have you team come by the
We will be showcasing controls of four different versions. I-PRESS MECHANICAL, I-PRESS STANDARD, WINTRISS SMART PAC II & KC OMRON RED LABEL. All controls will be fully functional and connected to a specific press.
Click Here for On-Line Registration. Save time, your badge will be ready upon your arrival and you can avoid the lines. See you at the show.
Mark Sutherland, President
