According to Danieli, the press is bound for the company’s forge in Lovere, Bergamo, Italy, and will support its efforts to reduce costs and optimize energy and raw materials consumption. 

“With a 7,000-metric-ton force, the new forging press will give shape to ingots for automotive and industrial applications. It will be the most powerful and energy-efficient open-die forging press among those in operation for Lucchini RS Group,” Danieli said. 

“The machine frame, with four pre-stressed polygonal casings and flat guides on the moving crosshead, will be sized for a long service life, ensuring machine rigidity and consequent final product accuracy,” it added. 

The press is to enter service in early 2024.