May 2023 Volume 5

EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY

Cooling Analytics: provides visualization, analysis of relevant temperature data and curves of the cooling circuit for your forging press and peripheries. Cooling Analytics detects abnormalities that can indicate emerging damage to the motor bearings or problems developing in the cooling system. This early detection of system overloads helps forgers to avoid systemdowntimes caused by cooling systemmalfunctions. Lubrication Analytics: includes provision and analysis of lubrication system data such as lubrication cycles, system pressure, and oil temperature. Lubrication Analytics detects leaks in the lubrication circuit before system stoppages due to a lack of lubricating oil. The early detection of such issues developing within the lubrication distributors prevents system downtime. Forgers also benefit from the historical status data of the lubrication system as they can better plan for purchases of lubrication oil, scheduling of oil changes, and oil filter replacements based on actual needs. Drive Analytics: displays and analyzes important parameters in the drive system such as current temperatures and motor faults. Drive Analytics detects abnormalities that indicate emerging motor or converter damage. The historical data, such as torques, speeds, and operating hours, can help forgers plan for converter replacements or motor overhauls.

counter blow hammers ranging from 12kJ to 1,400 kJ. Schuler’s capabilities extend further to process and operational development, dies, and automation systems—securing forging businesses with a one-stop, one-source supplier.

About Schuler Group— www.schulergroup.com Schuler offers customized cutting-edge technology in all areas of forming—from the networked press to press shop planning. In addition to presses, Schuler’s products include automation, dies, process know how, and service for the entire metalworking industry. Schuler's Digital Suite brings together solutions for networking forming technology and is continuously being developed to further improve line productivity and availability. Schuler customers include automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as well as companies in the forging, household appliance, and electrical industries. Schuler presses are minting coins for more than 180 countries. Founded in 1839 at the Göppingen, Germany headquarters, Schuler has approximately 5,000 employees at production sites in Europe, China and the Americas, as well as service companies in more than 40 countries. The company is part of the international technology group ANDRITZ. Schuler’s global portfolio of world-renowned brands include BCN (Bliss Clearing Niagara) Technical Services, Müller Weingarten, Beutler, Umformtechnik Erfurt, SMG Pressen, Hydrap Pressen, Wilkins & Mitchell, Bêché, Spiertz Presses, Farina Presse, Liebergeld, Peltzer & Ehlers, Schleicher, and Sovema Group. About Schuler North America— www.schulergroup.com Schuler North America (Schuler), headquartered in Canton, Michigan, is the North American subsidiary of Schuler Group. Schuler provides new equipment, spare parts, and a portfolio of lifecycle services for all press systems—including preventative maintenance, press shop design and optimization, turnkey installations, retrofits for existing systems, and localized production and service. Schuler’s best-in-class position in the metalworking and materials industry serves automotive manufacturers and tier suppliers, as well as home appliance, electronics, forging, and other industries. Jaime Israel Marketing & Communications Manager Schuler Incorporated Canton Phone: 734-865-0133 Email: Jaime.Israel@schulergroup.com

Schuler will present “Forging Presses with Modern Drives: Economical Solutions & Best-in-Class Forging Technology” at Forge Fair (May 24, 11:25 AM). Attendees will walk away with a greater technical understanding of how forgers can improve output, electrical energy savings, and required flexibility for forging systems—along with forming speed and duration of contact. These improvements can be achieved with digitalization solutions or with best-in-class forging technology. Schuler’s Multistation Forging Press combined with Farina’s KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery) system effectively combines conventional drive with flywheel and servo motor—eliminating the debate for purchasing a mechanical or servo forging press. Schuler and Farina’s technologies provide advanced forging performance with highest stroke rates, flexibility, low-energy consumption, less downtime, and more. Retrofits to existing press systems are also possible for forgers embarking upon their "Forge Shop of the Future". Schuler’s comprehensive product portfolio of forging presses ranges from 3,200 kN to 360,000 kN and enable the best economical solutions for quality parts. The company offers hammers and

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