Vicon Fabricating Doubles Production Capacity with Cincinnati Incorporated’s Tandem Large Tonnage Press Brakes
Proudly American-owned and operated, Vicon Fabricating Company (Mentor, OH) has built a reputation for heavy-duty steel fabrication specializing in long lengths, thick gauges and precise repeatability. Working with both domestic and foreign high-strength steels, the company produces components that meet the toughest strength and performance standards.
When growing demand began to push the limits of its metal forming capacity, Vicon turned to its trusted partner, Cincinnati Incorporated (CI). The result was a new 40-foot x 2500 ton press-brake system that expanded capability and effectively doubled production, further solidifying Vicon’s reputation as a source for forming long, heavy components.
Fabricating Expertise
Operating from two northern Ohio facilities totaling more than 130,000 square feet, Vicon is built for large-scale, high-precision fabrication. Multiple plants handle a full range of metal fabrication and secondary operations, delivering consistency and responsiveness customers have come to expect.
Vicon serves a growing list of OEMs for heavy truck and trailer chassis, utility poles, conveyor, train, construction fabrications and other formed steel components for demanding mobile and industrial applications. Vicon also provides replacement frames, repair services, and custom fabrications for in-service vehicles and equipment.
Vicon’s lineup of equipment includes:
4,000-ton x 50 feet CNC CI press brake
2500 ton x 40 feet CNC CI press brake w/ back gauge
750-ton × 26 feet CNC press brake w/ back gauge
2 x High-definition plasma cutting up to 50 feet
3 x 6,000-W laser cutting up to 50 feet
CNC Beatty punch press and dual CNC drilling machines
Vicon’s in-house shot blast and powder coat line provides a finished product for many OEM products. This broad capability allows Vicon to deliver the durability, precision, and repeatability essential to its customers’ success.
Their growth solution:
CI’s 1250-ton Proform Tandem Press Brakes
To address Vicon’s increased production forecast, an investment in Cincinnati Inc. 1250-ton Proform press brakes configured in tandem for up to 40-foot-long CNC forming.
This addition created a flexible, long-bed system capable of handling everything from short-run to production components. Each brake can operate independently for standard jobs or in synchronized tandem for long, heavy parts requiring precise, multi-point bending.
Together, they provide:
Extended forming length for large assemblies
High tonnage per foot for thicker materials
Faster cycle times with synchronized hydraulic control
Intelligent CNC systems for accuracy and repeatability
The configuration lets operators run two short jobs or one long one without interrupting workflow. CI’s touchscreen controls make switching modes quick and intuitive, optimizing utilization across shifts and keeping production moving.
The Only Choice
Vicon’s partnership with CI spans more than two decades and is built on performance, reliability and responsive service. As a result, other options weren’t even considered when it became time to add a new press brake. Cincinnati was always on the radar to supplement the first 50-foot press that was installed 26 years earlier - the largest CI had ever built.
That confidence extends beyond the equipment and not enough can be said about CI’s service team’s responsiveness and knowledgeable attention to keep presses running smoothly. When forming long, heavy parts on tight deadlines, the support team is critical to maintain production with minimum downtime.
Capacity Doubled, Workflow Transformed
With the new tandem system fully online, forming capacity has effectively doubled. The combination of higher tonnages with longer beds allows operators to move large and complex jobs through the department at unprecedented speed. Lead times have shortened, scheduling is more flexible, and the company can respond faster to both large OEM orders and one-off repair jobs.
Built for the Future
For steel fabricators, success depends on speed, precision, and reliability. By investing in CI’s 1250-ton Proform tandem press brakes, Vicon ensured its forming operations can keep pace with increasing demand while maintaining the accuracy that defines the company’s reputation.
Strength Through Partnership
Vicon’s long-standing partnership with Cincinnati Incorporated is grounded in decades of trust, performance, and a shared commitment to American manufacturing. Together, the companies have created a production environment that sets the standard for precision, quality, and responsiveness.
The addition of CI’s 1250-ton Proform tandem press brakes has added capacity, boosted throughput, and elevated accuracy across every project. Yet for Vicon, it represents a strategic investment in sustainable growth and confirmation of the company’s ongoing pursuit of continuous improvement.
Contact
Vicon Fabricating Co.
7200 Justin Way
Mentor, OH. 44060
440-205-6700
Joe Geitz- Sales Engineer. sales@viconfab.com, www.viconfab.com
