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Chapter 7. Power Presses. Stamping. One example of a product produced on a power press. http://www.advproducts.com/image/stamping/2-600.jpg. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_stamping_die. Gap-Frame Presses. Also called “C-frame” presses OBI – Open-back inclinable
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Chapter 7 Power Presses
Stamping One example of a product produced on a power press http://www.advproducts.com/image/stamping/2-600.jpg
Gap-Frame Presses • Also called “C-frame” presses • OBI – Open-back inclinable • OBS – Open-back stationary
Straight-Side Presses • Typically used for higher production volumes with higher precision required. http://www.toolingsystemsgroup.com/ats/images/ATS_open.jpg
Mechanical Capacities to 6,000 tons Force varies throughout the stroke Limited/difficult overload protection Hydraulic 50,000 + ton capacities Large force available at the top of the stroke Overload protection Mechanical Vs. Hydraulic
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50,000 tons? The Loewy 50,000 ton press during construction. One of eighteen columnar plates (circa 1954).
Double Action Press Blankholder Slide Draw Slide
Die Cushions(pressure pads) • Pneumatic or Hydraulic • Apply pressure to flat blanks for drawing • Serve as liftout or knockout devices http://www.daytondiecushions.com/Flash2.htm
Other Press Types • Hydraulic Forming • Multiple-Slide • Turret Punch
Hydraulic Forming Machines and Dies • Pressures range between 5,000 and 45,000 psi
Multiple-Slide Forming http://www.franklinfastener.com/images/fourslide004.jpg
Turret Punches • Punch/Laser Machine