http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news Beckwood custom hydraulic press product and company information en mriehn@beckwoodpress.com Copyright 2012 2012-06-13T18:44:37+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/custom_heated_compression_molding_press_aerospace_cabin_interiors/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/custom_heated_compression_molding_press_aerospace_cabin_interiors/#When:17:44:37Z Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses & automation systems, recently partnered with a leading aerospace company to develop a custom hydraulic heated platen press, used in the high-density compression molding of aerospace cabin interiors. St. Louis, MO April, 23, 2013 – Beckwood Press Company recently added to its portfolio of advanced heated platen presses with the engineering & manufacture of a custom, 800 ton hydraulic press integrated with hot oil heated platens.  The press, used in the thermoforming of aerospace cabin interiors for a leading aerospace industry supplier, is designed for accurate and uniform heating across the 60” x 108” bed and ram.   The 800 ton capacity custom made hydraulic press is sized per the individual customer’s application requirements, featuring 48″ of stroke, dwell capability for holding precise pressure on the part for extended periods of time and mirrored light curtains to ensure operator safety.  Beckwood’s Controls Engineers worked closely with the customer to create a user-friendly, yet capable control system which includes full recipe functionality.  Operators have the ability to program and save pressure & position values, temperature specifications, desired dwell time and bump sequences for the controlled release of gases which build up during the customer’s thermoforming process. “This press is a great example of Beckwood’s ability to apply years of advanced heated platen press experience, gained through countless projects, to an individual customer’s application,” said Darrell Harrelson, Beckwood’s Engineering Manager.  “We’re able to check off all the boxes, giving our customers exactly what is needed to make quality parts for years to come,” Harrelson continued. See more information and specifications here.     Front Page 2012-06-13T17:44:37+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_expands_automation_capabilities/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_expands_automation_capabilities/#When:17:44:21Z As part of Beckwood’s continuing effort to offer customers the latest advancements in press control & automation technology, Beckwood Press Company announces the addition of Adam Wolf as Electrical & Controls Technology Manager.  Wolf’s primary objective is the application electrical & control systems to maximize hydraulic press & automation performance for Beckwood’s custom manufacturing solutions. Wolf’s 6+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, along with a degree in Computer Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology (Rolla) give him the skill-set needed to effectively cater to the unique needs of custom hydraulic press customers. Prior to Beckwood, Wolf was employed by Innoventor, where he spearheaded efforts related to robotics & automation, including PLC & HMI programming, robotic & vision systems integration, and part handling.         Front Page 2012-06-13T17:44:21+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_hires_director_of_operations/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_hires_director_of_operations/#When:17:44:21Z Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses & automation systems, announced today it has hired Richard Wilhelm to the position of Director of Operations.  Mr. Wilhelm, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, and an MBA from Washington University Graduate School of Business, has over 25 years of experience directing industrial manufacturing operations.  Mr. Wilhelm will lend his knowledge and support on company operations while championing advanced production methods & innovative technology.  In his executive role, Mr. Wilhelm will oversee all aspects of engineering, production and customer service & support for all Beckwood products & services. Prior to Beckwood, Wilhelm held the position of Director of Operations & Engineering for Tech Electronics (St. Louis, MO) where he held complete responsibility for planning, organizing, controlling & overall management of Engineers, Project Managers & Field Operations Personnel.     Front Page 2012-06-13T17:44:21+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_hires_two_structural_engineers/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_hires_two_structural_engineers/#When:17:44:07Z Beckwood Press Company announces the addition of Adam Strein and Dan Stortz as Structural Engineers. With current demand for Beckwood custom hydraulic presses at unprecedented levels, Strein and Stortz will provide added support to Beckwood's engineering team. The ability to deliver innovative, structurally sound designs will be strengthened as the team works to uphold the rigorous structural integrity standards associated with Beckwood presses. Strein and Stortz earned Bachelor's of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla). In addition to their degrees, Strein and Stortz have received extensive SolidWorks training and certification. Along with their product engineering efforts, Strein and Stortz will also assist with purchasing activities, coordination of product run-offs, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) testing on all design work and technical support.     Front Page 2012-06-13T17:44:07+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_updates_website/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_updates_website/#When:23:05:47Z 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. .           2011-09-30T23:05:47+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/enterprise_resource_planning_implmentation/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/enterprise_resource_planning_implmentation/#When:15:09:58Z 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.           2010-01-29T15:09:58+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/sales_engineer_hired/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/sales_engineer_hired/#When:15:09:57Z Beckwood Press Company announces the addition of Josh Dixon as Sales Engineer. In this role, Dixon acts as a primary customer contact, applying company technologies and capabilites to each customer's application. Dixon works closely with Beckwood's engineering and manufacturing departments to accurately relay critical project details received from one-on-one interactions with the customer. In addition to completing several hydraulics courses, Dixon attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Business Management.     Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:57+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/technical_support_hired/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/technical_support_hired/#When:15:09:55Z Beckwood Press Company announces the addition of Dan Frederich as Technical Support Engineer & Electrical Controls Specialist. As part of Beckwood's continuing effort to provide industry-leading service & support, Frederich will facilitate the supply of hydraulic press replacement parts, generate proposals for system upgrades and manage the company's field service efforts.  Frederich's 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, along with a degree in Industrial Automation Technologies will aid him in his new roles. In addition to leading Beckwood's Technical Support efforts, Frederich will also assist with robotic system integration, PLC and HMI programming & implementation, control system designs, electrical schematics & control panel layout and commissioning of machines.       Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:55+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_10post1/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_10post1/#When:15:09:46Z 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 2010-01-29T15:09:46+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