At Dunaway, we’ve seen how something as fundamental as alignment can make or break the performance of an extrusion press. When a press is even just slightly misaligned, it does more than shorten the lifespan of components. It erodes extrusion quality, introduces inconsistencies and ultimately chips away at productivity. Most shops know alignment matters. But […]
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At Dunaway, we’ve learned there’s a world of difference between hitting pause for routine maintenance and getting blindsided by unplanned downtime. Most plants have the basics down – daily inspections, alignment checks, the usual suspects. But it’s those smaller maintenance tasks, the ones that slip through the cracks, that’ll bite you when you least expect […]
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Hydraulic extrusion presses are the backbone of many aluminum extrusion plants, requiring regular care to keep them running efficiently and extend their service life. Without a well-planned maintenance routine, press downtime can quickly escalate, leading to costly repairs and lost productivity. Here are nine key maintenance practices that will help keep your hydraulic extrusion press […]
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7 Press Alignment Mistakes That Are Undermining Your Extrusion Quality
/in Maintenance /by Greg DeMatteoAt Dunaway, we’ve seen how something as fundamental as alignment can make or break the performance of an extrusion press. When a press is even just slightly misaligned, it does more than shorten the lifespan of components. It erodes extrusion quality, introduces inconsistencies and ultimately chips away at productivity. Most shops know alignment matters. But […]
Don’t Skip These 8 Maintenance Tasks if You Want Your Press to Run Smoothly
/in Maintenance /by Greg DeMatteoAt Dunaway, we’ve learned there’s a world of difference between hitting pause for routine maintenance and getting blindsided by unplanned downtime. Most plants have the basics down – daily inspections, alignment checks, the usual suspects. But it’s those smaller maintenance tasks, the ones that slip through the cracks, that’ll bite you when you least expect […]
9 Essential Maintenance Tips to Maximize the Life of Your Hydraulic Extrusion Press
/in Maintenance /by Jason MarkijohnHydraulic extrusion presses are the backbone of many aluminum extrusion plants, requiring regular care to keep them running efficiently and extend their service life. Without a well-planned maintenance routine, press downtime can quickly escalate, leading to costly repairs and lost productivity. Here are nine key maintenance practices that will help keep your hydraulic extrusion press […]