First Vecchiato forging plant in India
Vecchiato are proud to announce the commissioning of the first fully integrated open die forging plant in India, developed for PTC Aerolloy.
This is a significant milestone that reflects not only the full satisfaction of Vecchiato's customer, but also an important step forward in the development of advanced technological solutions for the aerospace and defence sectors, where quality, precision, and repeatability are essential requirements.
The integrated open die forging plants is designed for forging high value-added materials and includes:
Hydraulic press with 4,300 tons nominal force and 5,100 tons upsetting force
Integrated rail-bound manipulator with 16-ton capacity
12-ton diesel-powered wheel manipulator
Hydraulic system based on patented flywheel technology to reduce installed electrical power
Complete electrical and automation system
Remote assistance across the entire plant
Forging software based on advanced deformation control
The achieved performance is extremely high: up to 110 strokes per minute, with forging accuracy within ±1 mm, ensuring outstanding quality and repeatability.
This project confirms Vecchiato’s ability to:
Deliver fully integrated open die forging plants under a single point of responsibility
Ensure maximum integration and synchronization between forging press and manipulator
Significantly reduce installed electrical power (up to 40% less compared to standard solutions)
Provide advanced control of deformation and process speed
Offer a high level of automation to support operators during the process
Vecchiato are honoured to contribute to this important achievement of PTC Industries Limited and to see our technology playing a key role in the growth of the aerospace and defence sector in India.