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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


imPrint<br />

<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 />

The information provided in this brochure contains a general description of the performance characteristics of the products concerned. The actual products may not always have these characteristics<br />

as described and, in particular, these may change as a result of further developments of the products. The provision of this information is not intended to have and will not have legal effect. An obligation<br />

to deliver products having particular characteristics shall only exist if expressly agreed in the terms of the contract.<br />

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