May 13 - 16, 2008
Gaylord Palms
Orlando, Florida USA

Extrusion Equipment

017 EE
Thursday, May 15 - 8:30am

Diagnostics and Experiences on Extrusion Press Tooling

W. Hähnel, K. Gillmeister -- Kind & Co., Edelstahlwerk KG, Wiehl, Germany

Kind & Co. develops and manufactures forged tool steels. Their extrusion press industry service center relines and repairs used containers. A database enables lifelong container diagnostics, and implements measures that extend container service life. Designing temperature-resistant high-premium tool steels, and continuous process improvement for increased tool service life, safe reliable extrusion press production, enhanced product quality, and customer cost savings are highlighted.