Open-die forging presses & forging lines

SIEMPELKAMP open-die forging presses

Open-die forging is a metal forming process in which metallic workpieces are plastically deformed in a controlled manner between tools without a completely closed die. Our systems are designed to meet the requirements of the end product and your individual additional specifications and feature the highest level of automation. They can be operated in fully automatic mode.

Sizes: Series from 10 MN to 100 MN and any special size, individually engineered
Industries and certifications: aerospace, oil, gas & energy technology, mining, railway, defense, etc.

Our open-die forging presses play a central role among the presses for bulk metal forming. SIEMPELKAMP supplies complete open-die forging lines with integrated manipulators and auxiliary equipment such as lifting and rotating tables and numerous additional accessories. Reliable, fast, and precise, they operate with a press force from 10 to 160 MN, in above-floor or pit-mounted design, two- or four-column configuration, with oil or water hydraulics. Their high stroke rate contributes to efficiency. Customers use these systems to produce bars, discs, rings, and flanges from materials such as steel, high-alloy steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium, and aluminum.

Customers order these systems as complete turnkey installations with integrated manipulators, rotary table, as well as tool magazine and tool changing system. Our process technology expertise focuses not only on the forging technology at the press. By designing furnace capacities and planning the production hall all the way through to complete factory planning, we provide plant operators with comprehensive support.

Benefits of open-die forging presses

High stroke rate
Energy-efficient drive technology
Maintenance-friendly hydraulics
User-friendly control system for maximum precision
Simulation program for process optimization
Automation with integrated manipulator control
Patented Active Balancing
Maintenance- and service-friendly design including platforms
Durable design in accordance with FKM
Virtual commissioning

Features

Automatic tool change with magazine
Tool heating systems
Rotary saddle at the top and bottom
Integration equipment for fully automatic forging
Integration of material handling systems
Forgemaster technology software
DAHMOS process data acquisition
Prod-IQ
Online remote control access
Oil or water hydraulics
Condition monitoring
CE certification

Forging solutions with a holistic approach

Digital planning from concept to production

With our digital twin approach, we support every project from the initial idea and system design through simulation, engineering, and virtual commissioning all the way to production. This enables a seamless transition from the digital model to the real machine, minimizes project risks, improves software quality, and accelerates commissioning. As a result, the full performance capability of the system is available right from the start.

Exceptional precision and repeatability

The precise control of speed, force, and synchronization in combination with automated control of forming speed minimizes process fluctuations and enables highly precise and repeatable forming results. This results in outstanding dimensional accuracy, consistent material properties, and reliably high production quality.

Proven for the most demanding materials

Our forging press technology is designed for demanding applications with high-performance materials such as Ti-5553. Precise control of the forming process ensures reliable material flow and consistent results, even under the most challenging process conditions.

In-house expertise in large castings

With our own foundry, we manufacture large and complex castings weighing up to 320 tons in-house. This shortens manufacturing times, reduces external dependencies, and ensures continuous control over component quality, engineering, and delivery dates.

Proven project experience

Decades of experience in the worldwide delivery and installation of XXL presses mean that we understand the challenges far beyond press manufacturing. From heavy-load logistics and special transports to installation at the customer’s site and through to installation and commissioning, our teams coordinate the entire implementation. This ensures reliable project execution even for particularly demanding large-scale projects.

Expertise combined. Projects clearly coordinated.

Presses, automation, process technology, large machinery manufacturing, foundry, and service in an integrated range of services. A single central contact person brings together all relevant expertise and ensures clear responsibilities across the entire project scope. This creates efficient workflows and seamless collaboration between all trades.

Over 100 years of experience. Over 700 large presses worldwide.

More than a century of engineering expertise and over 700 large presses installed worldwide form the foundation for reliable forging technology. Our experience with generations of press technology and complex applications makes us a proven partner for demanding forging projects.

Let’s talk about your requirements!

From the initial idea through to implementation, our specialist departments will advise you on customized systems, components, and services.