18 FORMING PRESSES

• 27 tons through 1680 tons
• Over 50,000 sq feet of plant area
• In 2002 BMF added to it's capability a new 1000 Ton hydraulic press.
• In 2006, BMF added a 1680 ton press which enables us to focus on larger, long-stroke parts.

TYPICAL BMF PART SIZE RANGE

• 1 pound to 20 pounds
• Core size finished part diameter 1.5” to 5”
• Length of parts, up to 20 inches

MATERIALS

• Steel (Carbon & Alloy)
• Stainless
• Aluminum
• Copper
  

SECONDARIES IN-HOUSE

• Roll forming of threads
• Finish machining
• Hole punch operation
• Drilling
• Groove turning
• Milling
• OD Grinding
• Precision blank preparation - All blanks are cut to exact standards

TOOLING

• All tooling designed, built and maintained in-house

SOFTWARE

• BMF incorporates highly sophisticated custom programmed software to monitor all facets of its process flow from the time a PO is placed until finished parts ship to it's customer.
• Buchanan Metal forming incorporates the use of both CAD Software (ANVIL) as well as forming model simulation software (NAGFORM)
• Extensive use of forming simulation software is employed at Buchanan Metal Forming. Simulation software can be used to prototype designs, maximize tool design, durability, and dimensional accuracy.