Multi-Axis Motion Control Enables Smooth Motion for Stretch Press

摘要

Johnson Equipment, Inc. of Rog-ersville, Missouri, is a leading manufacturer of stretch-forming equipment. Stretch presses are used to produce formed metal parts for markets as diverse as automoitve, aerospace and architectural use (building accents made from formed metal). The machines are built to order Depending on the size of the machine and the capacity of its hydraulic cylinders, John-son Equipment's machines can be used to form vehicle window moldings or even automotive frame components. The first machine that Johnson built (Figure 1) was used to shape frame channels for marine windshields.