The Quintus model QFC 1.2x4-1000 generates a high forming pressure of 14,500 PSI (1,000 bar), providing close-tolerance parts direct from the press, making it especially suitable for intricately shaped components.
With its order for an additional Flexform fluid cell press from Quintus Technologies, Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) is expanding its equipment inventory to mirror the growing demand for low-volume, high-complexity sheet metal forming.
PIMCO, a Piper Aircraft, Inc., subsidiary, provides turn-key world-class manufacturing solutions, supported by precision engineering services that accelerate the production path from concept to scale. The company selected the Quintus model QFC 1.2x4-1000 press to add to its cutting-edge equipment line-up, which already includes two Quintus fluid cell presses installed earlier in the decade, along with laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC milling machines.
"Quintus has proven to be a top-tier machine manufacturer," said John Bowman, PIMCO Sr. Manager, Integration. "Piper Aircraft and PIMCO anticipate that the aerospace, defense and consumer and architectural products markets will grow over the coming years. Our investment in this new press doubles our capability to support the market, enabling us to form much larger parts. This is just one more step to achieving our vision of becoming the leader in sheet metal manufacturing."
Flexform, Quintus's advanced fluid cell technology, has long offered multiple economic and productivity advantages. The press uses a single rigid tool half to form sheet metal parts with accuracy and repeatability, reducing tool costs and accelerating parts production. The high forming pressure helps ensure close-tolerance parts direct from the press, with little or no secondary hand work required, making it especially suitable for intricately shaped components.
"The Quintus machines have almost completely eliminated hand correction at our facility," said Kevan Chisholm, PIMCO Business Development Manager.
The QFC model 1.2x4-1000 generates a press force of 80,500 tons across the entire forming area of 47.2" x 157.5" (1,200 mm x 4,000 mm), a technical challenge handled by the Quintus wire-winding pre-stress technology.
The press includes user-friendly features, such as equipment serviceability, remote system control and a high degree of self-diagnostics. The press is also equipped with state-of-the-art high-pressure hydraulics and a semi-automatic service system for quick and easy service of the Quintus flexible rubber diaphragm.
PIMCO will continue its participation in the Quintus Care Program, a customized service solution that helps ensure operational reliability, maximum performance, controlled annual costs and long-term partnership. The program provides for forming process and tool design support, access to the company's application centers, high availability of spare and wear parts and guaranteed and prioritized technical support. It also includes annual press inspections, training and recertification of PIMCO personnel to maintain and elevate their skills.
The press will be delivered to PIMCO in Fourth Quarter 2025.
For more information contact:
Quintus Technologies LLC
8270 Green Meadows Drive N
Lewis Center, OH 43206
614-891-2732
info@quintusteam.com
PIMCO