Forge Shop
PILSEN STEEL is able to produce forgings weight in the range of 1t up to 80t. The precision technique of forging was further improved by installation of new forging manipulator in December 2004.
Key competencies and competitive advantages
- world-class finish machining facility for heavy crankshaft machining
- customized products, wide manufacturing capabilities, and minimizing market risk
- market leadership in production of main shafts for windmills
Forge
Forge presses
33 MN, 100 MN (spacing 6 000 mm)
Heat treatment
- Horizontal furnaces
Max. dimensions: 9 x 6,5 x 4 m
- Vertical furnaces
Max. dimensionst: diameter 2,2 m, depth 24 m - Drivespace furnace
délka 22 m
- Water and oil tanks
Max. dimensions:
Vertical: diameter 4 m, depth 24 m
Horizontal: 8 x 9 x 10 m
Testing lab
Tensile test from 20˚ C to 650˚ C
Impact value test from -110˚ C to 20˚ C
Testing Equipment
Tensile test, Impact test, Hardness test
NDT testing : UT Krautkrämer, Magnetic Particle test, Dye penetration test, Boroscopic test.
Further tests like transition temperature maesurement, creep and others are made in a co-operation with the former sister company ŠKODA VÝZKUM s.r.o. (Skoda Research Ltd.)