| Current Core Technologies - Proprietary cold extrusion process for VARI-LITE® variable wall tubes that provides mass reduction while increasing tensile & yield strengths.
- Proprietary cold extrusion process for VARI-LITE® variable wall tube with an Oval I.D. that further reduces weight and cost.
- Warm extrusion process for near net shape full float spindles
- Forward and backward extrusion process for one piece tube & spindles
- Design technologies including F.E.A. analysis for structural design and metal forming simulation for hot, warm, and cold extrusions.
- Cold extrusion process for variable wall hollow shafts that provide mass reduction while providing the required strength.
- Friction & Inertia welding for tube & spindles
- Fully automated robotic welding using gas metal arc welding, flux core arc welding, resistance spot welding and resistance projection welding. All weld operations are arc data monitored.
- Expertise in machining operations such as turning, milling, drilling, broaching and grinding.
- Induction hardening for axle tube spindles and axle shafts as well as spline rolling.
- Fully certified test & metallurgical labs
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