RHODES INTERFORM TO DEMONSTRATE COMPOSITE & METALFORMING EXPERTISE AT ADVANCED ENGINEERING SHOW

Rhodes Interform, a specialist in bespoke composite and metal forming machinery, will be showcasing its expertise in ­superplastic forming and diffusion bonding at the Advanced Engineering Show (NEC, Birmingham 30-31 Oct 2019).

The company designs, manufactures and installs titanium and aluminium superplastic forming machinery for leading aerospace and automotive manufacturers worldwide, and has also  recently designed and manufactured a world class composite forming facility at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The composite forming press is being used as part of a state-of-the-art facility to assist UK companies to stay at the leading edge of composite development.

Rhodes Interform’s composite machinery is used to produce structural components for production road cars as well as flight critical components for a variety of aircraft. The company also offers a wide range of cold forming technologies for specialist metalforming applications across a number of industrial sectors.

Mark Ridgway OBE, CEO of Group Rhodes, said: “The Advanced Engineering Show is a superb platform for us to demonstrate our composite and metal forming capabilities.  Our team will be discussing how they can help manufacturers to meet their equipment requirements, using our expertise gained from almost 200 years in the metalforming industry.  We will also be highlighting the service packages we offer to minimise downtime and maximise longevity and performance of both our equipment and that of other makes.”

All Rhodes Interform’s machinery is supported by a comprehensive aftermarket spares and service team which maintains the company’s equipment throughout the world.