When Meridian Automotive Systems (Angola, IN) needed to boost productivity on a roll-forming bumper operation, the company switched from resistance welding to a weld process developed with Newcor Bay City (Bay City, MI).
Business is booming for this facility, according to Ed Hvizdos, manufacturing engineering supervisor. "We currently have six roll-forming production lines in operation, and have the capacity to add a seventh line."
According to Hvizdos, "Not all automotive bumpers are roll-formed. Some are stamped. However, stamping incurs higher capital costs due to the large stamping presses needed. Cost is the primary reason to roll-form."
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