​F-POWER Marine Engineering Solutions: Building Resilient Vessels with Precision Metal Fabrication​​

The marine industry demands extreme durability, corrosion resistance, and compliance with rigorous global standards. F-POWER’s ​​WS67K Multi-Axis Precision Press Brake​​ delivers cutting-edge CNC bending solutions for ship hulls, offshore platforms, and subsea equipment. Combining servo-driven power, AI-enhanced precision, and saltwater-resistant tooling, F-POWER empowers shipyards and marine manufacturers to meet DNV GL, ABS, and Lloyds Register certifications while reducing production costs and environmental impact.

​​1. Technical Advantages for Marine Fabrication​​

​​a) High-Strength, Corrosion-Resistant Bending (±0.05mm Repeatability)​​
The WS67K handles marine-grade materials and complex geometries for:

  • ​​Ship Hull Plating:​​ 40mm-thick AH36 steel bends with <0.1° angular deviation (ABS Grade A compliance).
  • ​​Offshore Platform Legs:​​ Duplex stainless steel (EN 1.4462) bends resistant to saltwater pitting and crevice corrosion.
  • ​​Propeller Shaft Brackets:​​ Precision 3D profiles in nickel-aluminum bronze (C63000) for cavitation resistance.

​​b) Saltwater Environment Expertise​​

  • ​​Tooling Protection:​​ Tungsten carbide-coated dies (HRC 60–65) prevent galvanic corrosion when bending copper-nickel alloys.
  • ​​Material Adaptability:​​ AI algorithms adjust bending force for marine-grade aluminum (5083-H116) and titanium Grade 5.

​​c) Energy-Efficient Production​​

  • ​​35% Lower Energy Use:​​ Bosch Rexroth servo hydraulics reduce power consumption vs. traditional presses (ISO 50001 certified).
  • ​​IoT-Driven Traceability:​​ F-POWER’s iFabrix platform logs material batches and bend parameters for DNV GL audits.

​​2. Marine Industry Applications & Case Studies​​

​​a) Cruise Ship Hull Panels (Meyer Werft Shipyard Project)​​

  • ​​Challenge:​​ Bend 30mm 316L stainless steel panels with 0.05mm flatness for luxury liner hulls.
  • ​​Solution:​​ WS67K’s adaptive crowning and polished tooling eliminated surface scratches.
  • ​​ROI:​​ 20% faster production vs. Trumpf TruBend, meeting Lloyd’s Register Class 1 standards.

​​b) Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets (North Sea Installation)​​

  • ​​Challenge:​​ Fabricate 50mm S355G7+N steel tubular joints with ±0.02mm weld prep accuracy.
  • ​​Solution:​​ 6-axis CNC control and AI springback compensation.
  • ​​ROI:​​ 30% material savings, DNV GL-OS-C401 compliance.

​​c) Subsea Pipeline Clamps (Shell Oil & Gas Contract)​​

  • ​​Challenge:​​ Form 25mm duplex stainless steel clamps with 0.1mm concentricity for 10,000 PSI pressure tolerance.
  • ​​Solution:​​ WS67K’s real-time thickness monitoring and closed-loop feedback.
  • ​​ROI:​​ Zero NDT failures, 25% cost reduction vs. AMADA HG.

​​3. Compliance & Sustainability​​

  • ​​Global Certifications:​​ DNV GL, ABS, Lloyd’s Register, and IMO Tier III emissions standards.
  • ​​Corrosion Testing:​​ ASTM G48-11 (ferric chloride) and ISO 9227 (salt spray) compliant tooling.
  • ​​Circular Economy:​​ 90% recyclable components and oil-free hydraulics minimize marine pollution risks.

​​4. Competitive Advantages Over Rivals​​

​​Feature​​ ​​F-POWER WS67K​​ ​​Trumpf TruBend 7000​​ ​​AMADA HG​​
​​Max Thickness​​ 50mm (steel) 40mm 35mm
​​Corrosion Resistance​​ EN 1.4462 duplex stainless Limited to 316L stainless 316L stainless
​​Energy Efficiency​​ 35% savings 20% savings 15% savings
​​Marine Certifications​​ DNV GL, ABS, LR ABS only None

​​5. ROI & Total Cost of Ownership​​

  • ​​Upfront Cost:​​ 250k–650k (tonnage-dependent).
  • ​​Maintenance:​​ Annual service ~$8k; 48-hour global spare parts delivery.
  • ​​Leasing Options:​​ Tailored plans for shipyards, including IMO-compliant retrofits.

​​Navigate the Future of Marine Engineering​​
Explore the WS67K’s capabilities for shipbuilding and offshore applications:
/products/press-brake/ws67k-multi-axis-precision-12.html

​​Why Partner with F-POWER?​​

  • ​​Proven Expertise:​​ 15+ years serving Hyundai Heavy Industries, Fincantieri, and Shell suppliers.
  • ​​Global Compliance:​​ DNV GL and ABS-certified production facilities in EU, Asia, and Americas.
  • ​​R&D Leadership:​​ Collaborations with maritime consortia on AI-driven forming for Arctic-grade steels.