Labrook gets Heavy...200 Tons to be Precise

At Ladbrook we are one of the few UK press metal companies to be in possesion of a modern AIDA 200 ton press that can take up to 4 tools at a time. With its 2.42 metre x 0.8 metre deep bed, the AIDA 200 ton press is capable of producing parts ranging from large panel work used in the white goods market to heavy guage 15mm thick brackets used in the construction industry, as well as the more precise and higher tolerance work of 1.75 mtr long brackets used in the power station industry.

Equipped for large metal pressing...

Being able to take 3-4 tools at a time we are able to maximise the large bed size, providing us with increased capability and flexibility when handling customer designs. Using fast hydraulic tool clamping and modern electronic light guards, our modern press technology reduces the effort and time of both setters and operators, offering increased efficiency and a cost effective production solution for our clients.

The right tool, the right expertise...

Of course, having very powerful modern machinery is not the complete answer to large metal pressing. At Ladbrook we have over 70 years of experience.

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Few companies around the world understand better the nature of large metal pressing; how different materials behave, tool development, tool maintenance, progression pressing techniques, zero defect production and quality systems and maybe even material cost management for component price stability.

What's more, we work closely with our customers to help them meet their goals, from initial design and prototyping, right through to volume production.

 

Our current large metal pressing projects span from cooker panels (picture right) to parts for industrial refrigeration.

For many of our clients we provide components in whatever finish is required and undertake any additional processes (e.g punching), so that the parts can be sure to arrive ready for assembly .

Our engineers are familiar with working from a range of drawing packages e.g SolidWorks and AutoCAD. If required, we are also able to make our own internal design services available for component and assembly design.

If you have a product that needs to be manufactured...

Please do not hesitate to get in touch. One of our manufacturing engineers will be available to discuss your requirements and will outline what options we can offer along with some provisional pricing.

We feel confident that you'll enjoy working with Ladbrook and that we can match our competition on price and exceed most of them on quality and service.