Piper Aircraft Subsidiary on Track to Become North American Fluid Cell Forming Center of Excellence
³Õij§°Õ·¡¸éÃ…³§, Sweden, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With its order for an additional ¹ó±ô±ð³æ´Ú´Ç°ù³¾â„¢ fluid cell press from , Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) is expanding its equipment inventory to mirror the growing demand for low-volume, high-complexity sheet metal forming.
a Piper Aircraft, Inc., subsidiary, provides turnkey world-class manufacturing solutions, supported by precision engineering services that accelerate the production path from concept to scale. The company selected the Quintus model QFC 1.2x4-1000 press to add to its cutting-edge equipment line-up, which already includes two Quintus fluid cell presses installed earlier in the decade, along with laser cutters, 3D-printers, and CNC milling machines.
"Quintus has proven to be a top-tier machine manufacturer," says John Bowman, PIMCO Sr. Manager, Integration. "Piper Aircraft and PIMCO anticipate that the aerospace, defense, and consumer and architectural products markets will grow over the coming years. Our investment in this new press doubles our capability to support the market, enabling us to form much larger parts. This is just one more step to achieving our vision of becoming the leader in sheet metal manufacturing."
, Quintus's advanced yet time-tested fluid cell technology, has long offered multiple economic and productivity advantages. The press uses a single rigid tool half to form sheet metal parts with great accuracy and repeatability, significantly reducing tool costs and accelerating parts production. The high forming pressure ensures close-tolerance parts direct from the press, with little or no secondary hand work required, making it especially suitable for intricately shaped components.
"The Quintus machines have almost completely eliminated hand correction at our facility" says Kevan Chisholm, PIMCO Business Development Manager.
The QFC model 1.2x4-1000 generates a press force of 73,000 tonnes across the entire forming area of 47.2 inches x 157.5 inches (1200 mm x 4000 mm), a technical challenge handled by the well-proven Quintus wire-winding pre-stress technology. The press includes user-friendly features such as equipment serviceability, remote system control, and a high degree of self-diagnostics. The press is also equipped with state-of-the-art high pressure hydraulics and a semi-automatic service system for quick and easy service of the unique Quintus flexible rubber diaphragm.
PIMCO will continue its participation in the industry's best-in-class Program, a customized service solution that ensures operational reliability, maximum performance, controlled annual costs, and long-term partnership. The program provides for forming process and tool design support, access to the company's , high availability of spare and wear parts, and guaranteed and prioritized technical support. It also includes annual press inspections, training, and recertification of PIMCO personnel to maintain and elevate their skills.
"Quintus Flexform machines and Quintus Care provide the tools I need to deliver accurate and timely project outcomes" says Mr. Chisholm.
"Quintus is the recognized global leader in fluid cell forming," Mr. Bowman comments. "Their machines are robust and the customer service is world class. We will subscribe to Quintus Care for as long as it is offered."
"It is deeply gratifying to see our long and productive business relationship with Piper Aircraft continue with PIMCO," says Ed Williams, General Manager – Americas, Quintus Technologies. "This dynamic young company brings the strength of the Piper legacy to a broad and diverse range of industries, and we are pleased that Quintus equipment will play a significant role in this new venture."
The press will be delivered to PIMCO in Fourth Quarter 2025.
About Quintus Technologies
Quintus Technologies is the global leader in high pressure technology. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and supports high pressure systems in three main areas: densification of advanced materials; sheet metal forming; and high pressure processing for food and beverage innovation, safety, and shelf life. Quintus has delivered over 1,900 systems to customers within industries such as energy, medical implants, space, aerospace, automotive, and food processing. The company is headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, with a presence in 45 countries worldwide. For more information, visit
About PIMCO
An extension of Piper Aircraft, Inc., Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) offers a wide range of precision engineering services for a broad spectrum of industries, from aerospace to automotive and more. Supported by Piper's 85-plus years of manufacturing experience, PIMCO is committed to delivering the same legendary vision, innovation, and customer service to manufacturers in today's diverse market segments. Offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions from a single location, the PIMCO facility in Vero Beach, Florida, houses an extensive equipment inventory. Services include sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing (3-D printing), welding, CNC machining, metal stretching, and more. Go to to learn more.
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