Simplifying Construction: How a Pneumatic Press Forms Sheet Metal Countersinks

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Rezul -- As manufacturers continue to look for ways to improve efficiency, consistency, and workplace ergonomics, custom automation and forming equipment are increasingly valuable. Joraco Press Company, a division of Automated Industrial Machine, Inc. (AIM Joraco®) provides application-specific machinery and tooling designed to address unique production challenges while improving repeatability and reducing reliance on manual processes.
Joraco Press Company designed and fabricated a custom 16-ton countersink-forming press for a manufacturer of bullet-resistant and acoustical door frames. The system forms countersinks for 3/16" 3/4" fasteners in stainless steel up to 12 gauge and provides an 8-inch throat depth for large door frame components. This application-specific design combines high forming capacity, extended reach, and structural stiffness in a single production system. To meet these requirements, Joraco engineers a custom 16-ton Hydro-Aire® C-Frame press. The C-frame configuration allows operators to move long sections of material through the forming area while maintaining the structural stiffness required under a 16-ton forming load. Interchangeable tooling with adjustable hard stops accommodates multiple fastener sizes and allows operators to control forming depth. The Hydro-Aire system provides a maximum 1/2" power stroke, with deeper applications completed through multiple press cycles when necessary.

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Joraco also incorporated features focused on operator efficiency and material handling. A cam-operated lower forming tool moves out of the work area when positioning material between pilot holes and is controlled by a dedicated pneumatic switch located near the two-hand controls. The resulting system combines high-force forming, flexible tooling, structural rigidity, and ergonomic operation, providing a reliable and repeatable alternative to handheld door-dimpling tools while preserving the integrity of the sheet metal. This press combines strength, flexibility, and ease of operation in a single system. This project highlights Joraco's ability to develop custom machinery and tool solutions for demanding manufacturing applications, turning a challenging forming process into a reliable, repeatable production operation.

About AIM Joraco

Joraco Press Company has been an innovator in the pneumatic press industry since 1947. The trademarked TOGGLE-AIRE® Series has been the core product of Joraco Press for over 60 years, having been installed in thousands of manufacturing facilities all over the world. To learn more about what we do and how our presses can benefit your production, please visit www.joraco.com. The past 20 years have seen Joraco Press expand its benchtop pneumatic press products to cover more applications and more force ranges than ever before. Joraco Press Company is a division of Automated Industrial Machine, Inc located in Smithfield, RI. Our products are designed, fabricated, and assembled at the AIM headquarters. Visit us http://www.joraco.com for your press needs!

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