System Modelling: Every engineer and OEM will generate spreadsheets and throughput calculations based on a limited number of input variables and optimal machine uptime. The savvy manufacturer however, explores how a system will react to less-then-optimal conditions including random variables. Unscheduled downtime, plant/system ramp-up, introduction of new products and even street traffic issues interfering with raw material delivery. We provide such models.
Steel and Aluminum Part Forming – Forging: We offer a wide range of vertical forging presses, trimming presses, hammer mills and other equipment from Smeral in the Czech Republic. We have found this supplier to be dependable, conservative and precise. Beyond offering well-designed and well-made forging machines, they are careful not to over promise. https://Smeral.cz/en
Cross Wedge Rolling: This unique forging process is well suited for high volume production of components with certain geometries. This process does not require a separate trim press. We have found this supplier – again Smeral – to be a global leader in this process. With a very precise, stiff and stable design, other leading forge press OEMs have sourced Smeral CWRs often branding them as their own. https://Smeral.cz/en/category/16/cross-wedge-rolling-machines
Deburring: We supply Senjo Seiki automatic deburring equipment with mechanical geometry-following technology. Effective and precise, these solutions eliminate the need for costly CNC controls in the deburring operation. http://senjoseikiamerica.com
Straightening: HEIKO supplies one-off, fully automatic flex (gag) straighteners custom-designed for the customer’s specific project. These have ranged from small 30 ton presses automatically handling high-volume medical or automotive parts up to 5000 ton presses for measuring/straightening/documenting steel bars and thick-walled tubes. This equipment removes the guess work and “art” from straightening. Very importantly, customers can document straightness and even the number of strokes applied to the part. This can increase the value of the finished part to the end customer.
Impact Testing: We supply a range of material impact testers designed to measure and record material strength. We work with IberTest near Madrid.
Laser Tube Cutting: This method of tube cutting is extremely efficient performing precise, narrow cuts with almost no loss of material and leaving no burrs. This is especially useful when non-linear cuts and/or patterns are needed.
Shot Blasting and Shot Peening: While many offer standard shot and peen equipment, ours has been engineered with efficiency in mind. This includes the velocities, the patterns and also the geometry of the shot material. Note we supply equipment capable of treating both OD and ID of OCTG, pipes and tubes.
Material Handling: As an integrator working with many OEM suppliers, HEIKO works with Antrim, a North American designer and fabricator, to design and supply material handling. This includes design, build and integration for entire lines as well as smaller units for individual operations.
Pipe and Tube Finishing: Integrating complete pipe and tube finishing lines is an important and complicated undertaking. We offer that integration including using our own suppliers of cutting, (tube parting), treading, sizing as well as any number of third party operations.