Products & Solutions

Automated Metal Forming Systems for Defense Production

ADS provides forming systems and production solutions engineered for defense manufacturing environments where throughput, repeatability, and compliance are non-negotiable.

All systems are manufactured by WF Maschinenbau in Europe or MJC Engineering & Technology in the United States — aligned to your program's regional, security, and procurement requirements. You don't choose a manufacturer. ADS does that for you, based on your application, timeline, and sourcing constraints.

Core Systems

Forming Technology Platforms

Four primary system types, deployable as standalone machines or integrated into automated production cells.

  • Flow Forming Systems

    High-precision flow forming systems engineered for cylindrical and axisymmetric components requiring controlled wall thickness, concentricity, and repeatable mechanical properties.

    Key capabilities

    • Thin-wall to thick-wall forming

    • High-strength steel and specialty alloys

    • Repeatable geometry at high production rates

    • Consistent part quality across long production runs

    Typical applications: munition bodies, artillery shell structures, missile and propulsion components, and pressure vessels.

  • CNC Metal Spinning Systems

    CNC-controlled spinning platforms designed for rotationally symmetric parts where dimensional accuracy and surface quality are critical.

    System features

    • CNC precision with advanced motion control

    • Flexible tooling configurations

    • Support for prototype, low-rate, and production-scale environments

    • Adaptability across multiple part geometries

    Used for: cylindrical housings, launcher components, domes, and structural shells.

  • Hot Spinning & Shear Forming

    Forming solutions for demanding geometries and higher-force applications where material deformation must be carefully controlled.

    Designed to support

    • Complex geometries

    • Elevated-temperature forming processes

    • High-load applications

    • Structural components with tight mechanical requirements

  • Automated Production Cells

    Fully automated forming cells engineered to reduce labor dependency and increase throughput while maintaining consistent quality.

    Automation options

    • Robotic part loading and unloading

    • In-cell handling and transfer

    • Integration with downstream operations

    • Safety and material-flow optimization

    Delivered as modular upgrades or as part of a complete turnkey production cell.

Solutions

From Single Machine to Factory-Ready Production Line

ADS scopes, configures, and supports the full deployment — from standalone systems to fully automated multi-machine cells.

  • Full system integration from concept to commissioned production line.

    • System configuration and engineering

    • Tooling integration & process validation

    • Automation and material handling

    • Installation, commissioning & ramp-up

  • Systems built for sustained multi-shift demand, not just peak output.

    • ITAR-aligned system design & deployment

    • NATO procurement-compatible sourcing

    • Long program life cycle support

    • Repeatable lot-to-lot quality at rate

  • U.S. or European manufacture matched to your program requirements.

    • U.S. systems via MJC Engineering & Technology

    • European systems via WF Maschinenbau

    • Reduced geopolitical & logistical risk

    • Localized technical support & sustainment

  • Long-term production success across the full program lifecycle.

    • Installation and commissioning assistance

    • Operator and maintenance training

    • Process optimization during ramp-up

    • Long-term service & sustainment planning

  • Purpose-built for defense

    Systems engineered for ITAR-controlled and NATO-allied manufacturing environments.

  • Dual-continent manufacturing

    Europe via WF Maschinenbau. United States via MJC Engineering & Technology.

  • 80+ years combined experience

    WF Maschinenbau (1975) and MJC Engineering & Technology (1994) backing every system.

Defense Applications

Mission-Critical Components ADS Systems Produce

All applications are approached with a focus on production reliability, repeatability, and scalable output.

  • 155mm shells

    Artillery shell bodies and cylindrical munition structures at high volume

  • Missile bodies

    Motor cases and propulsion-related cylindrical structures requiring precision

  • Launcher structures

    Launcher and structural assemblies with tight dimensional requirements

  • Pressure vessels

    High-performance pressure vessels and high-strength cylindrical parts

Not sure which system fits your program?

Tell us your part envelope, material, and volume — we'll identify the right platform and manufacturing source.

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