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Aluminum Company of America unloads a 700-ton hydraulic forging press shipment at Los Angeles harbor for assembly at its Vernon, Calif., works. Part of a $4M expansion, the versatile Schloemann-built press operates at 2700-8000 tons and is earthquake-proof. Set for early 1956 operation.
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A 700-ton shipment of castings and forgings comprising Aluminum Company of America's newest hydraulic forging press was unloaded recently at Los Angeles harbor.
Arriving in 88 separate sections, including one huge casting weighing 95 tons, the press now is being assembled at Alcoa's Vernon, Calif., works. The Schloemann-built equipment is part of a $4,000,000 expansion of facilities at Vernon. Designed with three power cylinders, it will be the most versatile forging press of its size in the United States. Operations at 2700, 5400 and 8000 tons capacity will be possible.
A new method of installation, developed by Alcoa engineers, will make the press earthquake-proof. Scheduled for operation early 1956, it will join a 1500-ton forging press already in production.
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Recently, Early 1956
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A 700-ton shipment comprising the newest hydraulic forging press was unloaded at Los Angeles harbor in 88 sections, including a 95-ton casting. It is being assembled at Alcoa's Vernon works as part of a $4,000,000 expansion. The Schloemann-built press, with three power cylinders, is the most versatile of its size in the US, capable of 2700, 5400, and 8000 tons operations. A new Alcoa method makes it earthquake-proof. Scheduled for early 1956 operation, joining a 1500-ton press.