The Quintus press selection is the result of an ITP Aero R&D project evaluating different forming technologies.
“We need to develop our new portfolio of products using sheetmetal forming,” said Ms. Paula Alfageme Alejos, head of fabrication, ITP Aero. “The market is increasingly competitive, and we are positioning ourselves by investing in the best technologies from well-known collaborators. Our partnership with Quintus is a good fit.”
The Quintus press model QFC 0.7x1.8-1400 operates at a high forming pressure of 1400 bar (20,000 psi), especially important in jet engine applications because it ensures close-tolerance parts direct from the press, with little or no secondary hand work required. With a sizeable work area of 27.6 x 73 inches (700 mm x 1800 mm), the press introduces several production efficiencies, eliminating forming steps, intermediate heat treatments, and manual pre- and post-forming operations.
The advanced hydroform process utilises a combination of a single rigid tool half, operating in conjunction with a flexible rubber diaphragm under uniform high hydrostatic pressure, to form sheetmetal parts with great accuracy and repeatability.
This design approach generates significant tool cost savings and speeds up tool production, especially for intricately shaped components.
Quintus Technologies specialises in the design, manufacture, installation, and support of high pressure systems for sheet metal forming and densification of advanced materials and critical industrial components.
Headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, and represented in 45 countries worldwide, the company is a leader in high pressure technology and has delivered more than 1,900 systems to customers across the globe within industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical implants.
