Aichi Forge USA, Inc.

Project Description:

Aichi Forge manufactures engineered hot impression die forging products for the automotive industry. Their processes include custom impression die forging and powdered metal sinter forging.

This project includes a new connecting rod production line consisting of a 1300 KVA induction heater, 2000 ton forging press, 200 ton trim press, 200 ton coining press, shot peening, (12) robots, dust collector, die changer, smoke exhaust system, spot cooler, die pre-heaters, shuttle, and other support equipment. Parsons provided design/build services, preparing all construction drawings and installation of the electrical systems.

Parsons scope of work included:

• (1) New unit substation and relocation of (2) existing unit substations.
• (4) Distribution panels, (3) step-down transformers, and (3) receptacle panels.
• 15 KV feeders to unit substations.
• 6.6 KV feeder to induction heater.
• 480 Volt and 208 volt feeders to panels and equipment.
• Cable tray system installed in floor trench system.
• Task lighting.
• Convenience receptacles.
• Rigging to install unit substations on mezzanine.
• Update facility’s short circuit, device coordination, and arc flash studies.

The new line was installed in the existing production area while other lines were in production. Parsons worked closely with Aichi Forge and their equipment vendors to provide an engineered power installation for the new production line.

New TS2800 line 1