Profile Precision Extrusions is pleased to announce that it has awarded the design & manufacture of its new 5” extrusion press to Presezzi Extrusion S.p.A of Italy. Installation is scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2016. The new press will support our customers increasing demand for precision miniature aluminum extruded shapes & aluminum tubing. This press will be the most technically advanced extrusion press dedicated to the Precision Miniature Extrusion market in the world.
Some features of the press are:
5” Diameter Billet – allows us to produce larger precision aluminum shapes & tubing
Induction Heating – most uniform way to heat billets which allows us to offer precision tolerances
Seamless Tubing & Pipe – used in specialty aerospace & hydraulic applications
Front Loading – will reduce the chance of blisters in the extrusion and reduce the cycle time needed to produce an order
Forged Construction of Major Components – long term strength & reliability
Die Changes – faster die changes allow for small order quantities for prototyping
Energy Saving Hydraulic Pumps – helps to keep costs low
Insurance – acts as a backup in case one press goes down for an extended period
This is the 3rd major investment PPE has made in its business since 2011 in support of our growing customer base. In late 2011 and early 2012 we purchased land and constructed a new 40,0002 foot plant from which we currently operate. In 2015 we purchased a new Citizen Swiss CNC Lathe to support demand from our medical device customers. Additional investments are planned over the next several years to support the increasing demand for our precision miniature aluminum extrusions and fabricated components. We’re looking forward to sharing them with you & our customers.
