As one of the few companies in the world capable of manufacturing Hot Joggling Presses, Rhodes Interform produces machines typically used to form “hot joggles” in aluminium alloy extruded section stringers.
The stringers are used as fuselage panel stiffening members, which are extensively fitted on lightweight aircraft such as the Bombardier Learjet aeroplane.
Rhodes Interform Hot Joggling presses are available up to 50 tonnes.
They are usually down-stroking C-Frame forming presses, complete with accurately heated die sets. The die set, which operates at 180°C, is capable of accepting a range of tooling inserts to accommodate various extruded profile sections. The presses are also fitted with an integrated adjustable stroke stop assembly, which enables accurate location of the joggle from a predetermined datum. The accuracy of the stroke stop assembly guarantees that joggles are positioned to within 0.05 mm.
Benefits
- Provides the accurate manufacture of stringer sections, essential for lightweight aircraft production.
Applications
- Aircraft stringer components (i.e. wings)
