Schuler will be presenting its latest solutions for forming technology at Euroblech.
The sheet metal processing industry is subject to constant change: production systems must not only run reliably and deliver high output and quality, but also be able to be quickly converted for other parts. Other requirements such as sustainable operation and a high degree of digitalization have also been added. Schuler and its toolmaking subsidiary Aweba will be demonstrating how these goals can be achieved with their solutions at the Euroblech trade fair in Hanover from October 22 to 25, 2024 under the motto “Forming the Future – Reloaded”. For example, a car door made of high-strength aluminum, which was created using a new hot forming process, is on display at stand G82 in hall 27. Because the part is only heated in the press, the oven previously required for this is no longer needed – and therefore also around half of the energy input. An automotive supplier in Asia is already using the new lightweight technology on a hydraulic system. There is also news in the field of electromobility: Schuler now also offers the Backlack process for the production of rotor and stator stacks for motors, in which the individual electrical laminations are packaged after punching and then fed to a baking station, which activates the Backlack and bonds the laminations together under temperature and pressure. In contrast to other production processes, the insulation remains undamaged and therefore the magnetic properties of the drive remain unaffected. A German automotive supplier can produce up to 80,000 rotor and stator stacks per year on such a fully automated line. Visitors to the Schuler stand will also learn all about the latest digital solutions for forming technology, which help to improve cost-effectiveness, availability and energy efficiency in the press shop – even if the individual systems are from other manufacturers. And if you want, you can configure your new press line or individual press from Schuler on site. 
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BMW press plant in the USA
Just in time for the 30th anniversary of the assembly plant in Spartanburg (South Carolina), BMW opened a press shop equipped by Schuler. Initially, parts for the 4th generation of the X3 will be stamped there. A special US series of the X5 is also to be produced there to mark the 25th anniversary. The launch of a BEV is planned for 2026 in Spartanburg, with six fully electric models planned by 2030. The sixth-generation batteries will then come from the nearby plant in Woodruff. BMW has invested more than $200 million in the 20,000 m² press shop, which will provide 200 new jobs. The press line consists of five servo punching presses that can perform 18 strokes per minute. The parts are passed on by crossbar feeder. The Spartanburg site employs over 11,000 people and more than 2,600 robots that assemble X-series models on an area of over 5 km² with three body shops. As much as 700 million dollars will be invested in Woodruff. Web: www.schulergroup.com
