TMS builds a standard line of conical hoppers that are primarily used to feed material into another operation. TMS also customizes shapes that handle material that feeds into other operations. TMS has invested resources into tooling and technology that helps customers customize their bulk handling needs. If you need a custom large capacity conical hopper, we are here to help you design and build a unit to meet your needs. Our standard hoppers are built to be high quality, economical and on the shelf ready to ship when you are ready to order. We have your bulk handling needs covered.
● Stainless Steels 304, 309, 316
● Copper Alloys
● Steel Alloys
Cylinders – The Forming Process Custom cylinders are made through a process that begins by putting a flat sheet of material into the laser and programming it to cut rectangles out of various materials to specific sizes. If the cylinder has any customizations or features including custom holes, windows or other shapes, these are cut
Laser cutting produces efficient, precise cuts with smooth, uniform edges in both small and large runs on materials up to 1 in. thick. It’s no surprise that the process has become extremely popular, and manufacturers and fabricators now rely on laser cutting more than ever. Laser Cutting Basics A laser is a source of intense
Importance of American-Made Manufacturing Purchasing a product with the “Made in the USA” logo gives American consumers a sense of freedom, pride and satisfaction, knowing they are contributing to our economy and supporting American jobs, and fellow Americans. The manufacturing industry in the United States helps to increase jobs, careers, and opportunities, especially when their
The Benefits of One-piece Constructions At Toledo Metal Spnning Company, we have been forming metals since 1929. With nearly a century of experience, we have mastered a wide range of processes including laser cutting, metal spinning, deep drawing, machining, rolling and seam welding, to build strong and durable high-performance parts. But what truly sets us
The Basics of Sheet Metal Forming with a Hydraulic Press What is the Deep Drawing Metal Forming Process? The metal deep draw stamping process is a cold-forming process, meaning it is performed in an environment at or near room temperature. In this forming process, a flat metal blank is stretched over a die cavity with
Secondary Metal Fabrication Processes At TMS, our secondary metal forming processes consist of: Beading and Edge Rolling Trimming Welding Metal Finishing and Polishing Each process can be done manually or automated, depending on the part. Beading and Edge Rolling Beading is very similar to edge rolling. During the beading process, a radius is added to
The Difference of Deep Drawing and Press Forming It is commonly misunderstood that Deep Drawing and Press Forming are two different processes. Many do not know that deep drawing is a type of press forming! Press forming as, a broad term, involves drawing a sheet of metal into a specific shape using hydraulic or mechanical
Metal Fabrication: What is the Beading and Edge Rolling Process? Beading and edge rolling are the metal forming processes of adding a radius, raised edge, or indented ridge along the edge of a piece. This process is done to increase stability and durability of the part, and can also increase its functionality by allowing for
