UPM Expands Slitting/Edging Operations

United Performance Metals (UPM; Hamilton, OH) has added a new edging line for their Hamilton headquarters, as well as the addition of slitting and edging operations in their West Coast branch in La Mirada, CA. They installed new edging equipment at their headquarters while the existing edging line and 12 in slitting equipment were transferred to their West Coast branch to expand slitting and edging capabilities in both facilities.

“The additional edging capability in our West Coast facility compliments the current slitting operations in that branch,” said J.J. Johnson, the director of operations for UPM. “Having edging capacity in multiple locations allows us to offer our customers shorter lead times and faster delivery, regardless of our customer’s geographic location.”

“These edging lines are capable of delivering a #1 round or #5 partial or full square skived edge,” noted Roger Haire, the operations manager of UPM. “Our edging equipment can also be customized to minimize camber for customers who require the tightest tolerance, and 2R and 3R groove inserts are also available.”

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