Overview

The Steel Foundry Shop at Heavy Mechanical Complex is spread over an impressive area of 28,374 square meters, making it the largest and most modern facility of its kind in Pakistan. This facility is meticulously designed to meet the high standards of steel production required by various industrial sectors, including construction, automotive, and heavy machinery.

State-of-the-Art Equipment and Capabilities

• The foundry is equipped with two 15-ton and one 3-ton electric arc furnaces, showcasing our capability to handle large-scale steel production with precision. These furnaces are integral to our operations, allowing for the efficient melting of large quantities of steel.

• A centrally controlled sand preparation and regeneration system supports the casting process, ensuring high-quality molds for intricate castings.

• To guarantee the quality of our steel, melting facilities are augmented with a spectrometer. This advanced equipment meticulously controls the composition of molten steel, ensuring it meets international standards and specifications.

Production Capabilities

• Castings: The foundry produces up to 6,500 tons of steel castings annually. It is capable of producing single castings weighing up to 32 tons, demonstrating our ability to meet substantial and specific industry requirements.

• Steel Ingots: Annually, the foundry produces 38,000 tons of steel ingots and billets, with the capacity to cast single ingots weighing up to 50 tons. This capacity highlights our facility’s role in supporting substantial industrial projects and requirements.

Advanced Forging Facilities

Overview

HMC’s Hydraulic Press Shop houses the largest hydraulic press in the country, with a formidable capacity of 3150 tons. This facility is pivotal in HMC’s ability to produce large-scale free forgings and is integral to meeting the heavy forging needs of various industrial sectors.

Facility and Capabilities

• Area and Equipment: Spread over an expansive area of 12,372 square meters, the shop is equipped not only with the hydraulic press but also with specialized heat treatment furnaces both vertical and horizontal. The facility also includes large oil and water quenching tanks that are essential for achieving desired mechanical properties in forged products.

• Hydraulic Press Specifications: The 3150 ton press is capable of forging ingots up to 50 tons in weight, allowing for the production of finished forgings that weigh over 30 tons. This capacity makes it one of the most capable presses in the region for handling substantial forging tasks.

Production Capabilities

• Annual Output: The shop successfully executes free forgings with an annual production capacity of 4000 tons, highlighting its substantial role in HMC’s operations.

• Size Specifications:
  • Maximum weight of ingot: 50 tons
  • Maximum weight of finished forging: 30 tons
  • Maximum diameter of ring forging: 1800 mm

Overview

Located within the expansive HMC manufacturing complex, the Iron & Non-Ferrous Shop occupies a 11,964 square meter area dedicated to advanced metal casting operations. This facility is integral to HMC’s ability to meet diverse industry needs, providing a range of iron and non-ferrous castings essential for various applications.

Facilities and Equipment

• Iron Foundry: The shop is equipped with three hot blast cupolas, each with a capacity of 5 tons per hour, supporting efficient and high-volume iron casting production.

• Induction and Centrifugal Casting: High frequency induction furnaces facilitate precise control over the melting process, ensuring quality and consistency in every batch. The shop’s centrifugal casting machines are specifically designed for producing flawless cylinder liners and bushes, capable of handling up to 350 mm in diameter.

• Non-Ferrous Foundry: A specialized section within the iron foundry is dedicated to non-ferrous castings, equipped to handle materials such as aluminum, copper, and antimony-based alloys. This versatility allows HMC to cater to specialized applications that require unique material properties.

Production Capabilities

• Iron Castings: The shop has an impressive annual production capacity of 5,000 tons. It can produce large castings with a maximum weight of up to 28 tons, demonstrating its capability to handle substantial projects.

• Non-Ferrous Castings: Although smaller in scale compared to iron casting, the non-ferrous section produces 100 tons per year, with the capacity to cast items weighing up to 2 tons. This facility allows for the creation of highly specialized components used in a variety of industries.

Innovative Casting Techniques

• The Iron & Non-Ferrous Shop not only relies on traditional casting methods but also continually adopts improved techniques to expand its capabilities. This approach enables the production of larger and more complex castings, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved within the foundry environment.