Omex Manufacturing ULC DSF-M2-6300 630 Ton Servo Transfer Presses

"We've just finished trialing an automotive-part program that previously ran at 25 strokes/min. We monitored the energy when forming at that rate, and by using pendulum motion to significantly cut back the dead (nonforming) cycle, we easily reached 40 strokes/min."

In Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Omex Manufacturing ULC produces components for automotive Tier Ones and OEMs worldwide. Output includes automotive drivetrain, seating and body-in-white components. To maintain its lofty position in the rough-and-tumble auto-supply world, the company, which became a subsidiary of Michigan-based Wico Metal Products in 2021, has focused on automation, expertise in a variety of processes and investment in state-of-the-art equipment.