http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news en ben@paradowski.com Copyright 2011 2011-09-30T23:05:24+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_updates_website/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_updates_website/#When:23:05:24Z Beckwood Press Company has announced the updating of their hydraulic press website, located at www.beckwoodpress.com. The homepage has been updated to include customer testimonials, new custom hydraulic press product examples and links to the company's social media, including their new hydraulic press informational blog. Another key feature includes a newly implemented search section which visitors can use to quickly locate custom hydraulic press examples posted on the Beckwood website.   Other new features include: updated information on custom hydraulic presses and benchtop press videos, preventative maintenance updates, YouTube video and a way to connect with Beckwood through Twitter and Facebook. .           2011-09-30T23:05:24+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/operations_manager_promotion/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/operations_manager_promotion/#When:15:09:43Z   Beckwood Press Company announces the promotion of Josh Schroeder to Operations Manager.  In his new position Schroeder will have the primary responsibility of running the day-to-day operations of the company’s engineering and manufacturing departments.  He will be responsible for departmental budgeting, facilitating company-wide programs & logistics, and evaluating process and employee performance. Schroeder joined Beckwood in 2008 as Manufacturing Manager and quickly applied his knowledge and skills stemming from 18 years experience in industrial manufacturing. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Missouri State University and has completed certification programs in Project Management, Industrial Buying, Design of Experiments and Industrial Ergonomics.    2010-01-29T15:09:43+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_bulldozer_presses/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_bulldozer_presses/#When:15:09:42Z Beckwood Press Company offers innovative custom bulldozer press with the ability to stand in close proximity to the bed. These machines are horizontal acting and designed for any size, stroke or configuration. Each press is equipped with bolster supports and elongated ram slide bushings for stability and can be integrated with a wide array of features and options.  Beckwood recently delivered a 260 ton capacity bulldozer press to a leading rail industry manufacturer. This side acting hydraulic press is used to form, straighten and bend railroad I-beams, and was engineered for the specific requirements of the customer. The customer's specifications include 24" tall ram slide bushings and a 14" stroke. More information about this press example can be found by visiting www.beckwoodpress.com and typing in 484 in the bottom left hand search engine. Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:42+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_10post1/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_10post1/#When:15:09:30Z Beckwood Press Company recently delivered a unique, 10-post hydraulic heated platen press with 5 zones of force control, each consisting of hydraulic cylinders. The press will be used in the compression molding of honeycomb panels for application in a variety of different industries.   The 10-post design significantly cut down on the structural span of the press, allowing the overall height to be minimized while maintaining 'infinite life' structural integrity. Without the additional posts, the height of the weldments would have been increased in order to withstand the deflection associated with the high tonnage press. The multi-post design results in a 1,000 ton, up-acting press that maintains an optimal working height without the need for a pit or working platform.   Five (5) zones of force control are also integrated into the design, along with photographic 'eyes' for part presence identification. The required working-surface varies depending on the size of the honeycomb panel being run. The photographic sensors identify the zones required for the loaded part and activate those areas of the press automatically. This, along with a pneumatically actuated quick die change (QDC) roller system, minimizes the manual requirements of the operator to increase overall production.   Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:30+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/enterprise_resource_planning_implmentation/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/enterprise_resource_planning_implmentation/#When:15:09:27Z Beckwood Press Company announces the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system designed to provide benefits to Beckwood and its customers by refining internal operations and procedures. Beckwood customers are granted unprecedented access to manufacturing schedules, approval and system drawings, with the added ability to order spare and replacement components on-demand.   In addition to potentially lowering costs to customers, the ERP system provides numerous benefits including the ability to access live Gannt charts which document the manufacturing process in real time. The portal also allows each customer to access manuals, approval drawings, and component documentation. An e-Business database containing actual 3-D CAD drawings of the purchased system is also available to Beckwood customers. Through the web portal, customers can identify and click on individual components related to their machine for general information or to order spare or replacement parts.   Historical customer data is stored in a "one stop" location, which increases the responsiveness related to quotation & customer service requests. Internal procedures and operations have also been streamlined, which has decreases project lead times and minimized costs.           Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:27+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/new_hydraulic_press_blog/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/new_hydraulic_press_blog/#When:15:09:21Z Beckwood Press Company has added their expertise to the social media arena by recently launching the first industrial hydraulic press blog, located at http://hydraulicpressblog.com. The new blog focuses on hydraulic presses and machinery, while sharing and debating new ideas for the future. It is being updated each week by hydraulic engineers and press experts with commentary and analysis. The blog is the first ever portal in cyberspace devoted solely to discussion of the hydraulic press industry. The site’s mission is to discuss press and ancillary equipment technology with a study of industry and application specific presses. Further information on the site ranges from plant safety to the economy, with discussion on many other business related issues. Filling an important hole in blogs to date, the Hydraulic Press Blog highlights the ideas and perspectives of hydraulic presses from the viewpoint of the manufacturer. A participatory blog, visitors to the Hydraulic Press Blog are invited to share their ideas for the future. There is an additional section where you can “Ask the Expert” and receive feedback for topic questions on the industry. 2010-01-29T15:09:21+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_delivers_multi_ram_press/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_delivers_multi_ram_press/#When:15:08:07Z Beckwood Press Company recently delivered a 150 Ton, 5-Post, dual-ram hydraulic press to a leading manufacturer of agricultural disks.  The press, engineered to maintain pressure on the part during both the hot forming process and subsequent in-die water quench, has eliminated three steps from the customer's production cycle. To ensure a fast press closure and quick form on the part, Beckwood provided the customer with multiple valve configurations which offer three different pressing speeds and programmable tonnage control for maximum efficiency.  The independent action of the two (2) rams also contribute to an increase in productivity, as the operator can load one station while the other is cycling.  More information about this specific example can be found by visiting www.beckwoodpress.com and typing 482 in the bottom search engine or click here to read the full article on the FFJournal website!   Click Here to read the article on the above Multi-Ram Custom Hydraulic Press.             Front Page 2010-01-29T15:08:07+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/orange_county_choppers/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/orange_county_choppers/#When:18:33:05Z Beckwood Press Company recently delivered a technologically advanced deep draw hydraulic press to Orange County Choppers' (OCC) new facility in Newburgh, NY.  The Beckwood Hydraulic Press allows OCC to have the in house capability to form tanks, fenders and other drawn parts for their production line of motorcycles. Paul Teutul Sr., founder of Orange County Choppers, chose Beckwood Press Company to provide the latest in hydraulic press technology, integrated with top of the line components such as Rockwell Automation and Parker Hannifin.  These proven systems provide OCC, an ideal press for handling advanced deep drawn parts to compliment their line of fully customized products. The 350 ton 4-post draw press is equipped with Beckwood's Active Leveling Control (ALC) System which delivers flexibility and precision through a 4-axis parallelism control.  A dynamic bed cushion compliments the ALC system by offering control through 4 separate travel zones.  The press utilizes "Green" technology that surpasses the energy efficiency of traditional hydraulic & mechanical presses through the use of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). About Beckwood Press Company:  The Beckwood Press Company utilizes proven and standard designs that are tailored to their customer's specific applications.  They offer a variety of low cost, high-quality hydraulic presses from 2-2000+ tons and standardized benchtop presses (DJ Series) from 3-40+ tons.  These presses can be made for virtually any industry, with an unlimited amount of capabilities and options. The company is based in St. Louis, MO USA and has recently celebrated their 32nd year in business.  They are located on the web at www.beckwoodpress.com and have recently upgraded their website to include the widest variety of new press examples on the web. 2008-11-13T18:33:05+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/triform_sheet_hydroform_press_release/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/triform_sheet_hydroform_press_release/#When:13:31:44Z Beckwood Press Company has been awarded a manufacturing agreement with PTG Technology, Tulsa, OK, to manufacture a revolutionary Deep Draw Sheet Hydroforming Press.  The innovative new Triform Hydroform Press is compact, accurate and value engineered with proven and updated technology. The 10,000 psi system weighs 33% of a traditional press and requires a reduced floor space of 118" x 220".  The 2,200 ton machine is engineered for portability and installs in one day at most facilities.   The Triton Sheet Hydroform Press utilizes a proven containment technique that has been updated with 21st century technology. The low weight and overall height of the press eliminate the need for special flooring, including expensive pits and foundations.  The versatile hydroform press, which is programmable in both Bladder Only & Bladder and Punch Modes, comes standard with CNC controls for fast job set up and tight control of the forming process. Front Page 2008-11-13T13:31:44+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/orange_county_choppers_agreement/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/orange_county_choppers_agreement/#When:17:33:00Z ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood Press Company has built a technologically advanced deep draw hydraulic press that is being used in Orange County Choppers' (OCC) new facility, which opened in February 2008. The Beckwood Hydraulic Press allows OCC to have the in house capability to form tanks, fenders and other drawn parts for their production line of motorcycles. Paul Teutul, Sr., founder of Orange County Choppers, chose Beckwood Press Company to provide the latest in hydraulic press technology, integrated with top of the line components such as Rockwell Automation and Parker Hannifin. Beckwood's 4-Post Press will be designed specifically to deliver flexibility and precision through a 4-axis active leveling system for parallelism control during off-center loading. This "Green" machine will be equipped with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) for significantly increased energy efficiency over traditional hydraulic & mechanical presses. A dynamic bed cushion also offers control through 4 different travel zones. Beckwood displayed the drawn tanks and fenders on their production chopper at the 2008 IMTS & Fabtech Tradeshows. The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) was held from September 8-13, 2008 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.  The Fabtech International & AWS Welding Show was held October 6-8, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. More information about this specific press example can be found by visiting our draw press page on our website and clicking on the 350 ton example (379), or by typing in 379 in the bottom left hand search engine on any page. The Beckwood Press Company utilizes proven and standard designs that are tailored to their customer's specific applications. They offer a variety of low cost, high-quality hydraulic presses and servo motion presses from 2-2000+ tons. These presses can be made for virtually any industry, with an unlimited amount of capabilities and options. The company is based in St. Louis, MO USA and has recently celebrated their 32nd year anniversary.   2008-04-21T17:33:00+00:00