Hirschvogel Auto Group commissions innovative Schuler press line in Denklingen

The Hirschvogel Automotive Group, one of the largest suppliers of forged components for the automotive industry, is currently commissioning a new Schuler press with 2,000 metric tonnes of force to manufacture a variety of shafts for transmissions, drivetrains and engines. Located at its headquarters in Denklingen, Germany, it is the first press line of this size to feature Schuler’s ServoDirect Technology (SDT).

“The inclusion of ServoDirect Technology will result in a further improvement in output performance,” explains Frank Dobus, Works Manager at Hirschvogel. “The ability to accurately control the slide speed means we can closely coordinate the forming and transfer processes and prolong die service life. The freely programmable slide movement also greatly facilitates machine set-up. And in addition, we also expect the new machine to have much lower energy requirements.”

These same benefits have already seen servo drives firmly establish themselves for the forming of sheet metal parts. Schuler says it is now equipping an increasing number of forging presses with ServoDirect Technology. In addition to the MSL 2-2000 press, these also include a 1,600-metric-tonne closed die forging press and a 500-metric-tonne knuckle-joint press.

The MSL 2-2000 is the seventh Schuler machine in operation at Hirschvogel’s facilities.