ARTICLES & EVENTS
500 Ton Hydraulic Press Custom Designed to Form Aircraft Parts
French recently developed a TMP-style four-post, downacting 500 ton hydraulic press machine with controls and hydraulics specially designed for forming metal aircraft parts. The custom press features a large 60 x 144 inch work area. The press bolster was designed with multiple tee slots for ease of die changing and…
Vision Series Hydraulic Press Boosts Production & Cuts Energy Use
French recently custom designed a Vision Series Hydraulic Press with a 75-ton high-temperature heating press and a 30-ton cooling press integrated with a central hydraulic and electrical system. Separating the heating and cooling press units gives the customer two improvements to their molding process, increased production and reduced energy consumption.…
French Receives Presidential “E” Star Award for Exports
The French Oil Mill Machinery Company was awarded the Presidential “E” Star Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary John Bryson at the White House in Washington, DC in May 2012. The “E” Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution…