Applications  for  success

processing  advanced  high  strength  steels

Lightweighting strategies have resulted in an increasing use of advanced high strength steels (AHSS), which are challenging stampers during the straightening process prior to feeding the press. To overcome this issue, COE has developed a series of straighteners specifically meant to effectively address both the coil set and crossbow issues required to achieve the flatness required to process high strength, high yield materials, all backed by FEA and software utilities that prove out the performance capabilities. These straighteners are also capable of processing a wider range of materials — both thick and thin  — than conventional equipment. Nahanni is an excellent example of success in AHSS processing.

COE  Brings Nahanni  New  Opportunities​

Parts manufactured from Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) offer numerous performance benefits. Yet, the processing of these higher yield materials requires higher loads to achieve the necessary material flatness. This can take a toll on feed lines and tooling if you don’t have the right equipment. COE’s new SpaceMaster Series 4 compact coil line helped Nahanni Steel Products overcome these issues to improve safety, quality, consistency and productivity — and attract new customers. You too can benefit from SpaceMaster’s ability to process high yield materials at speeds up to 70 SPM within 23-ft. of floorspace.

Learn More About Nahanni Through Media Coverage
Effective Straightening of High Strength Materials Technical Article
Reduce the Footprint, Flatten and Feed Article
Straightening AHSS, the Science Behind the Solution Article

EXTRAS

'Click' below to read about Nahanni's approach to doing more with less in Shop Metalworking Technology.
'Click' to download the SpaceMaster Series 4 flyer and learn some basics about what SpaceMaster can do.
'Click' below to read about Nahanni's experience with SpaceMaster starting on page 12 in Metalforming magazine.