A leading manufacturer of high performance automotive parts for the drag racing industry, originally contacted Jones Metal Products to hydroform a non-SFI bellhousing, or torque converter housing. Jones utilized hydroforming to produce the component, which was then shipped to California for powder coating, packaging, and eventual distribution.
Aluminum Heat Treating – Aerospace Industry
April 3rd, 2010Our customer originally came to Jones Metal for deep draw hydroforming of parts used in assemblies for General Electric and Rolls Royce Engines. In the process of developing a deeper relationship with this customer, we were able to help them with an aluminum heat treating problem.
Deep Draw Hydroforming – Cookware / Bakeware Industry
March 12th, 2010This customer became the #1 supplier of US made cookware and bakeware by approaching Jones about a deep draw hydroforming project when developing a new line for market. The customer is now known for their superior product quality and design, and has become a market leader in developing new materials for the cookware market.
Specialty Die Development Achieves Cost Savings
March 3rd, 2010This customer is a division of a very large national corporation that demands annual cost savings from their divisions. As a product line ages, continuous cost savings become harder to achieve.
New Capital Investments in Hydroforming Equipment Demonstrate Commitment to On-Time Delivery
February 14th, 2010This customer is an Aerospace supplier to Rolls Royce for jet engine assemblies. Their sales are climbing rapidly and they are working 7 days a week to try and keep pace with demand for their assemblies. The customer experienced production delays when a sub-contractor did not have the capacity to handle their additional volume of business. When delivery schedules from the sub-contractor became increasingly problematic, the customer sought a new vendor to assure on time delivery to Rolls Royce. In the aerospace business, failure to meet promised delivery dates as a tier 1 supplier is unacceptable and results in lost customers and revenue.
Computer Forming Simulation Reduces Prototype and Development Costs
February 3rd, 2010Jones Metal Products now offers computer forming simulation as an option for customers. Computer forming simulation reduces start up costs and speeds projects from initial prototyping to production. Recently, an Aerospace customer approached Jones about forming a tank for an Airbus application. The tank had to be broken down into 5 formable parts. Using computer forming simulation, our engineering staff discovered the best way to break the part down to minimize required welding while reducing thinning on the parts to minimal levels. The breakdown also allowed the customer to pre-assemble two of the parts to a required tube that goes through the center of the tank. They could then do their burst testing on that area ahead of final assembly, allowing easier access to the part. The cost of repairing any failures was also lowered substantially.
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Jones Metal Products Company • 200 N. Center Street • West Lafayette, OH 43845
1-800-474-2142 • Fax: 740-545-9690