Buchanan Metal Forming, Inc.

Capabilities

18 FORMING PRESSES

  • 27 tons through 1680 tons
  • Over 50,000 sq feet of plant area
  • In 2002 BMF added to it's capability a new 1000 Ton hydraulic press.
  • In 2006, BMF added a 1680 ton press which enables us to focus on larger, long-stroke parts.

TYPICAL BMF PART SIZE RANGE

  • 1 pound to 20 pounds
  • Core size finished part diameter 1.5” to 5”
  • Length of parts, up to 20 inches

MATERIALS

  • Steel (Carbon & Alloy)
  • Stainless
  • Aluminum
  • Copper

SECONDARIES IN-HOUSE

  • Roll forming of threads
  • Finish machining
  • Hole punch operation
  • Drilling
  • Groove turning
  • Milling
  • OD Grinding
  • Precision blank preparation - All blanks are cut to exact standards

TOOLING

  • All tooling designed, built and maintained in-house

SOFTWARE

  • BMF incorporates highly sophisticated custom programmed software to monitor all facets of its process flow from the time a PO is placed until finished parts ship to it's customer.
  • Buchanan Metal forming incorporates the use of both CAD Software (ANVIL) as well as forming model simulation software (NAGFORM)
  • Extensive use of forming simulation software is employed at Buchanan Metal Forming. Simulation software can be used to prototype designs, maximize tool design, durability, and dimensional accuracy.