Using a power press machine, any metal sheet can be cut, shaped, blended, and pressed into the desired shape. Die sets for power presses are affixed to the slide and bed. The slide moves in a controlled reciprocating manner both parallel to and perpendicular to the bed surface. This machine serves various functions, including shaping metal sheets into the proper shape for parts used in automobiles, electric and electronic appliances, and other applications. In addition, it is used in a range of heavy industrial applications, including metal fabrication, and is one of the most flexible sheet metal machines on the market. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Macrodyne Hydraulic Presses & Automation
Concord, ON | 905-669-2253The hydraulic press industry is competitive, but in a sea of competitors, we are among the best! We offer ISO 9000:2000 certification, and we work with customers to create the ideal designs for their unique circumstances.
Grimco Presses Inc.
Paterson, NJ | 973-345-0660When it comes to the hydraulic press industry, you want nothing but the very best! We have over 50 years of experience in the industry manufacturing quality products for our customers.
Savage Engineering & Sales, Inc.
Garfield Heights, OH | 216-587-2885Our hydraulic press designs are one-of-a-kind. We work with our customers to determine the best hydraulic presses for their applications. Here at Savage Engineering & Sales, Inc. we take customer satisfaction very seriously.
Nidec Minster
Minster, OH | 419-452-0381The Minster Machine Company is a world-class supplier of equipment and services for the material forming industry. In business for over 100 years, Minster provides our industry with single source, total solutions. Products include: mechanical power presses; press controls; remanufacturing services; press relocation services and a host of other products and programs designed specifically for the material forming market. For more information, contact Minster today!
SEYI-AMERICA, INC.
Walnut, CA | 909-839-1151Our company has the goal of manufacturing products to meet all your hydraulic press needs. We feature presses including c-frame, gap frame, link motions, and straightside presses. We design our presses with the user in mind, which is why we always use the latest manufacturing technologies and the highest quality products. We can help you solve your pressing issues today!
How Power Presses Function
The main parts of a power press are the clutch, flywheel, crankshaft, static ram, and moving ram. The ram reciprocates back and forth inside its guideways, dictating the length and force of each stroke. The stroke length and power imparted can be changed according to the needs. A punch is carried by the ram's bottom end to process the workpiece.
The driving shaft's edge is where the flywheel is located, and a clutch connects it to the shaft. The flywheel stores the energy during periods of inactivity, and it is anticipated that it will maintain the constant speed of the ram when the punch is depressed into the work. When the ram has to start or stop moving, the clutch connects and disengages the driving shaft from the flywheel.
The power press machine's design concept is to change circular motion into linear motion. A clutch connects the crankshaft to the rotating flywheel. The press ram's upward and downward motions are coupled with the flywheel's rotation via the crankshaft. The tool cycle is started after a workpiece is fed into the die. A re-formed piece is produced when the stock material is compressed between the top and lower dies. After the downstroke is complete, the formed workspace is removed, and a new plate form is used to perform the same procedure.
Types of Power Presses
Pneumatic Press Machine
A pneumatic press manipulates a workpiece using a pneumatic system. The top of the pneumatic press lowers to manipulate the workpiece using high pressure once it has been set in the center of the frame. Pneumatic presses are fast, incredibly flexible, and simple to operate. They are typically employed in low-tonnage operations and small-scale production; for instance, they are frequently utilized in workshops and laboratories. Marking, swaging, and riveting are particularly well-suited to pneumatic presses. In general, they are less expensive than hydraulic presses.
Hydraulic Press
A machine press known as a hydraulic press produces compressive force using a hydraulic cylinder. It makes use of a hydraulic version of a mechanical lever. The hydraulic press is based on Pascal's law, which states that pressure in a closed system remains constant. The system consists of two pistons: one serves as a pump and exerts a tiny amount of mechanical force on a small cross-sectional area. At the same time, the other has a greater area and produces a much bigger mechanical force. If the pump is removed from the press cylinder, all required for tubing is small-diameter tubing that can more easily withstand pressure.
Mechanical Power Press
A mechanical power press, also known as a mechanical press, is a device based on a slider-crank mechanism that transforms rotating motion into reciprocating motion, transferring force or energy to sheet metal. Sheet metal deforms plastically when this energy is transferred, giving the metal the desired shape. The mechanical press's operating principle converts the electric motor's rotational power into a translational power that powers the pressing mechanism.
C Frame Power Press
The frame is used for compact presses up to 250 tons and has a C shape. However, press frames have a limitation when high accuracy and mass manufacturing are required because of the C shape's higher longitudinal and angular deflection than other frame types. Therefore, with presses up to 100 tons, C frame presses are increasingly prevalent.
Single Piece H Frame Type
This H-shaped box-type design delivers greater rigidity, zero deflection, and long-lasting smooth and accurate task performance. This frame can only be used in front of the press and has four box-like pillars. The open windows determine job size. An H-frame design will increase tool life and job operation precision. However, it costs more than the ring frame press and C-frame power press. An H frame is stiff, but because it is made of a single component, handling the press on the shop floor becomes challenging for higher tonnage capacities exceeding 400 tons because the frame would grow too large. Therefore, this press is used for up to 400 tons.
Benefits of Power Press Machines
- Previously, pressing and shaping had to be done by hand. This machine has allowed for significant labor and effort savings.
- A power press eliminates the requirement for repetitive machine assembly of the work parts.
- Power presses perform various tasks, including cutting, pressing, trimming, and straightening.
- Compared to manual labor, using a power press machine is considerably simpler to operate, and its portability and design allow it to move around the workshop easily.
- This equipment is easy to operate and has a cheap initial cost.
