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
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
Metal Fabrication: What is the Beading Process? Beading is the addition of a raised edge, indented ridge, or, in other words, adding a radius along the edge of the piece. Another form of a bead would be an impression added circumferentially around the part. Beading is done to increase stability and durability to the part.
The Basics of Sheet Metal Forming with a Hydraulic Press What is the Deep Drawing Metal Forming Process? Deep drawing is a popular manufacturing process as compared to others because of its ability to form a one-piece construction, rather than turning to welding, or a multi-piece assembly involving multiple step processes. It is more timely,
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
Why is Metal Recycling Important? Metal Recycling has a Positive Impact on the Environment Recycling reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills, and reduces the need to mine for new materials, which helps to reduce our carbon footprint. To put it in perspective, mining destroys the environment, large parts of mountain ranges and
Deep Drawing: Key Variables Impacting Metal Flow Common Materials Used at Toledo Metal Spinning Stainless Steel Cold Rolled Steel Copper Brass Aluminum Key Variables and Parameters for a Successful Deep Draw Blank Size Material Thickness Part Shape Part Geometry Draw Radii Draw Ratio Lubricants Die Surface Finish Die Temperature Draw Bead Height Draw Bead Shape
Deep Drawing and Stamping With Aluminum Aluminum is one of the most commonly used metals in the world. Typical aluminum applications: Beverage Cans Kitchen Appliances Automobile frames Aircraft and Spacecraft Components Televisions and Computers Cooking Utensils Aluminum is very durable, yet lighter in weight compared to other metals. Because of this, you can find aluminum
What is Seam Welding? Seam welding is the process of joining two similar or different materials together, at the seam, by electronic current and pressure. The gap creates an electrical resistance between the materials, which causes them to heat up at the seam. This process is most common with metals, because they conduct electricity easily,
