New Presses Products

Presses are offered with infinitely adjustable stroke.

Series E2H, P2H, and HB can be equipped with optional Infinitely Adjustable Stroke mechanism that lets users change stroke length via push-button operation. Mechanism features power barring apparatus for precise positioning of crankshaft during stroke length change that can also be used for micro-inching of press as well as die set-up and troubleshooting. Depending on press size and tonnage,...

Punch Grinding Machine uses 30 hp spindle for precision.

Capable of grinding round, eccentric, and step punches up to 6 in., PGX produces optimal grinding results for HSS and carbide punches. Unit is equipped with 30 in. grinding wheel, directly programmable via CNC from 200-3,000 rpm. PunchCam software allows for programming of generic and complex shapes. System also employs digital servo drives, cast iron work head, and automatic wheel balancer. All...

Air Press Machine performs pressing and squashing duties.

Weighing 75 lb, tabletop Squasher is suited for assembling and manufacturing photo album pages, file folder products with accordion type folder, and other hand assembly items that require pressing. Unit requires one air line and incorporates safety system with one touch control. With max pressing size of 14 x 14 in. and opening up to 4 in., machine performs pressing, compacting, and squashing...

Hybrid Press utilizes servo-motion control.

Offering flexibility for position and force control, Accu-Flex is equipped with blanking, coining/forging and embossing, knuckle, draw, and draw with dwell base motion profiles. All cycle parameters are programmed and infinitely adjustable. Programming also includes go/no-go options for part quality certification and on-the-fly part verification. Available in 5-150 ton capacities, press includes...

Deploying Commercial Electronics in Rugged Environments

This white paper explores how Commercial Off-the-Shelf components can be used efficiently and cost-effectively in critical military applications.

Hydraulic Press Series has 4-post, open access design.

Suited for use with compression molding, RTM, RIM, and metal forming operations, CX-Series offers 4-post design built with slide guided by bearings around each of 4 corner posts for stability. Press, available in standard sizes from 100-600 tons, is offered with 1-5 cylinders. Welded steel frame construction allows press to absorb and uniformly distribute force in full capacity operations....

Transfer Press fits on a bench top.

Model C hydraulic press has pneumatic transfer cylinder, providing compact transfer press suitable for prototyping and small production runs. Unit has 12-ton manually actuated hydraulic clamp, 1000 lb air actuated transfer cylinder, digitally controlled heated platens, safety guards, and two hand anti-tie down buttons. Injection capacity is 7 cc.

Laboratory Press heats, cools, and flattens.

TMP laboratory press is available with electric, steam, or oil heat for temperatures up to 1,000-

Heavy-Plate Punch incorporates marking and plasma cutting.

FPB-1800/3, with 177 ton punch station and 3 punching heads, processes plates up to 1 1/4 in. thick and 72 in. wide. Signoscript Marking System employs high-speed carbide milling head that generates appropriate characters in seconds. Marking depth can be selected to achieve recognizable part mark even after painting or galvanizing. Punch is offered with choice of 200 or 400 amp, Hypertherm plasma...

Cold Isostatic Press makes many small parts.

Dry-Bag CIP produces ceramic, carbon, plastics, and powder metal near net and net shape parts. In-line process has automatic and continuous cycling, powder filling, pressurization, decompression, and removal functions. With cycle time of 20 to 60 sec and powder fill dia of 2 to 10 in., it can be used to manufacture grinding balls, valves, tubes, rods, nozzles and implants. It can also press small...

Punch Tool and Stripping System eliminates slug pulling.

Ultra XT(TM) tool system, suitable for punch presses using thick turret-style tooling, incorporates quick adjustment of punch length, hardened and ground guides, and interior and exterior spiral grease grooves. Slug Free(R) die feature clears slug every cycle. Ultra Light(TM) stripping system punches thin and decorative materials without sheet marks, and is available for 1/2 in. A, 1 1/4 in. B, 2...

Basalt America Announces Stronger, Lighter, and Corrosion-Free FRP's (Fiber Reinforced Polymers)

Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), represents a truly groundbreaking advancement in structural reinforcement. Lightweight, strong, and green, they are changing the way the construction industry thinks about rebar. Unlike steel, FRPs don't rust and are far stronger than standard rebar. To learn why Fiber Reinforced Polymers are poised to change the way the world builds, see our video.