Engineered to meet the stringent precision, safety, and cycle-time demands of Spain's high-technology industrial supply chains.
Catalonia, and specifically the wider Barcelona metropolitan region (including El Baix Llobregat, Vallès Occidental, and Martorell), has long served as the industrial heartbeat of Spain. Representing a significant share of the national GDP, this region is a powerhouse of automotive assembly, tier-1 component manufacturing, structural aerospace engineering, and advanced rail systems. The local market is undergoing a seismic shift driven by Industry 4.0 digitization, lightweight material implementation, and strict EU decarbonization directives.
For manufacturers looking to integrate high-efficiency metal forging and forming technologies in Barcelona, standard machinery no longer suffices. Production lines must operate with maximum resource efficiency, minimal energy draw, and extreme repeatability. Local automotive hubs, including the SEAT Martorell assembly plant and its surrounding tier-1 suppliers, demand structural components that utilize ultra-high-strength steels (UHSS) and lightweight alloys. Producing these components requires robust hydraulic press technology capable of handling complex thermo-mechanical forming, hydroforming, and hot stamping cycles.
In addition, the aerospace ecosystem in Catalonia is expanding rapidly. Aerospace suppliers require high-precision equipment to process difficult-to-form metals like titanium alloys. Solutions such as isothermal forging and superplastic forming (SPF) are critical to fabricating turbine blades, engine rings, and fuselage structural frames. Investing in reliable machinery equipped with advanced sensors, precise servo-hydraulic control systems, and CE compliance is essential to maintaining competitiveness in the European manufacturing landscape.
We provide advanced forming lines classified into three strategic sectors, integrating state-of-the-art hydraulic design and automated control systems.
High-speed hot stamping and progressive multi-station extrusion lines engineered for structural vehicle crash-safety parts, frame components, and drivetrain forgings.
Fully integrated HP-RTM (High Pressure Resin Transfer Molding) and LFT-D (Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic) lines for high-volume structural lightweight composites.
High-accuracy isothermal forging systems, superplastic forming (SPF) presses, and automated drawing systems for gas cylinder and aerospace pressure vessel production.
Jiangdong Machinery delivers complete, turnkey systems—from design and finite element analysis (FEA) to installation, automation, and life-cycle support.
Internal high-pressure hydroforming technology for producing lightweight tubular components with complex geometries, ideal for automotive subframes and exhaust components.
State-of-the-art thermo-forming production lines that heat boron steel plates up to 950°C and form them inside water-cooled dies, yielding ultra-high-strength parts of up to 1500 MPa.
Advanced mechanical and servo-hydraulic configurations enabling multiple stamping or extrusion operations within a single press structure, maximizing output speed.
Controlled low-strain-rate extrusion and hot forming operations at elevated, regulated temperatures to achieve near-net-shape components from titanium and nickel superalloys.
Technologically advanced molding presses designed for HP-RTM, SMC, BMC, GMT, PCM, and LFT-D processing, matching high-strength requirements with low density.
High-stiffness die tryout presses providing exact pressure distribution and precision slide parallel controls to optimize tooling verification prior to series production.
Achieving structural integrity in forged metal components requires precise thermal control, optimal tonnage application, and consistent speed profiles. In modern hydraulic press engineering, finite element analysis (FEA) guides the design of high-rigidity press frames (pre-stressed wire-wound structures or heavy welded plate frames). This design minimizes angular deflection under eccentric loads, which is crucial for maintaining close dimensional tolerances in automotive dies and precision aerospace tooling.
Traditional hydraulic systems consume significant idle energy due to constant-displacement pumps operating continuously. Our modern machinery utilizes multi-pump servo drive systems. In these configurations, internal gear pumps coupled with high-response AC synchronous servo motors regulate pressure and flow rate dynamically. During holding cycles or return strokes, motor speed is reduced, lowering electrical consumption by up to 50% and minimizing hydraulic oil heating. This design reduces cooling water demands, lowers operational costs, and supports environmental targets for industrial factories in the European Union.
Isothermal forging requires maintaining both the die and the workpiece at identical, high temperatures (often exceeding 900°C for titanium alloys) throughout the entire deformation cycle. This thermal stability prevents chilling at the component surface, ensuring uniform grain structure and avoiding localized cracking. Our machines integrate multi-zone closed-loop induction or resistance heating systems, combined with high-precision thermal imaging sensors and computer-controlled cooling channels. This ensures thermal variation within the die is kept under ±3°C, which is essential for manufacturing safety-critical aerospace brackets and engine mounts.
High-volume manufacturing plants in Spain require high-speed automation. Our production lines feature fully integrated multi-axis robot loaders, linear transfer mechanisms, and smart conveyor layouts. Through PROFIBUS or PROFINET protocols, the central PLC monitors process parameters, including slide displacement, pressing force, cylinder pressure, oil temperature, and cycle time. The system uploads this data in real-time to the factory's MES (Manufacturing Execution System), enabling predictive maintenance analytics, reducing downtime, and ensuring comprehensive quality traceability for every part produced.
Established in 1937, Chongqing Jiangdong Machinery Co., Ltd. (Jiangdong Machinery) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of hydraulic presses, lightweight forming technology, and automated production systems. With a rich history spanning over eight decades, we integrate advanced engineering R&D with modern fabrication capabilities. We supply turnkey solutions including hot stamping systems, hydroforming presses, isothermal forging lines, and composite compression molding technology.
We work closely with automotive, aerospace, and energy enterprises globally. We deliver custom-engineered forming equipment that meets demanding international quality and safety benchmarks, including CE certification for the European market.
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From heavy steel plates and pressure vessels to lightweight direct-molding composite materials, discover our extensive equipment portfolio.
Deploying heavy forming equipment in Spain requires strict compliance with European safety regulations. Every machine exported to the Barcelona market undergoes rigorous certification to verify compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and corresponding safety standards, such as EN ISO 16092 for hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic presses.
Our commitment to safety and reliability includes:
To support continuous production cycles, we provide localized technical support and remote service capabilities. Real-time remote diagnostics allow our engineering team to troubleshoot PLC code and examine sensor outputs from our control center. This enables quick problem resolution without waiting for on-site travel. If physical maintenance is necessary, our localized partner networks in Spain quickly dispatch field engineers, supply critical spare parts, and perform tooling recalibrations, ensuring high uptime for your operations.
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Answers to common technical, commercial, and operational questions regarding metal forming equipment deployment in Barcelona.
A1: Every hydraulic press and production line built for the European market is designed and manufactured according to the safety specifications of the CE machinery directive 2006/42/EC. We collaborate with internationally accredited testing houses to conduct rigorous third-party audits, safety loop validations (including PLd/PLe verification), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, and noise emission audits. Complete technical documentation and the CE declaration of conformity are supplied with the equipment.
A2: Yes, our control systems utilize standard industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP, and OPC-UA. This enables seamless connection with your existing plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. It supports data logging for stroke count, force curves, temperature profiles, and diagnostic warnings.
A3: Custom-engineered hydraulic lines, such as isothermal forging or superplastic forming systems, typically require 8 to 12 months for design, manufacturing, pre-commissioning testing, and shipping. The exact timeline depends on tonnage capacity, heating system complexity, and automation requirements. We provide a detailed project schedule with milestones for engineering approval, component sourcing, structural assembly, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
A4: Our servo-hydraulic systems use closed-loop AC servo motors to drive internal gear pumps. The motor speed adjusts dynamically to match the flow and pressure required at each stage of the press cycle. During idling, clamping, or pressure-holding phases, the servo motor slows down or stops, reducing energy usage by up to 50% compared to traditional proportional valve control systems. This also decreases hydraulic oil temperatures, extending oil life and reducing system wear.
A5: We provide comprehensive remote diagnostic support, enabling our engineering team to access the system PLC online to troubleshoot logic errors and adjust parameters. For hands-on maintenance, we work with experienced local technical service partners in Spain to perform mechanical inspections, hydraulic valve calibrations, safety audits, and emergency repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for your production line.
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