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56 May 2015
Engineering Value
Top performer in pipe extrusion
First class machinery and integrated
production systems from a single source
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Hydroforming press system
with precision control
INTERLAKEN Technology offers
hydroforming press systems for use
in production or materials research
applications. They are computer-
controlled hydraulic press systems
with data acquisition that uses a high-
pressure liquid to hydroform materials.
The systems are designed for both tube
and sheet hydroforming applications.
Interlaken Technology, which
manufactures production press equip-
ment for hydroforming, elevated
temperature forming, and hot stamping
systems, offers newly improved four-
column hydroforming press systems
for running high-volume production
while reducing cycle time. These
new hydroforming press systems are
available in clamp forces from 250 to
5,000 tons. The hydroforming press
systems are equipped with Interlaken’s
UniPress control system for reliable and
precise control over the hydroforming
process. Easy-to-use Windows-
compatible interface software enables
users to build motion and force profiles
designed to fit specific forming needs.
The multi-channel closed loop control
system is easily programmed to handle
event and time dependencies. The
control system offers dynamic mode
switching, which enables the user to
switch between a variety of feedbacks
such as force, position, internal pressure
and other system variables.
Hydroformed parts are stronger and
weigh less due to structural integrity and
fewer welds or add-on pieces. They also
eliminate secondary operations, reduce
scrap, lower material and manufacturing
costs, and increase design flexibility.
The dual operation mode provides
flexibility; the Learning/Research Mode
determines tool and die specifications,
measures and optimises processes,
and programs forces and motions; and
the Production Mode runs the optimised
profile while monitoring and recording
process variables.
Interlaken Technology – USA
Fax: +1 952 856 4221
Website:
Interlaken’s hydroforming press system