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Laboratory Press heats, cools, and flattens.

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

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...

Comparing Casting Processes

This white paper compares and contrasts common casting processes.

Punch automates filter-cutting process.

Frit punch/place machine presses 8 sharpened SST tubes into precut sheet of filter paper to cut frits and pick them up inside tubes. It positions first row of microtiter tray under tubes and places frits into bottom of each well using ejection pins. Machine keeps track of where each set of holes is punched from filter sheet and indexes over one pitch to always get clean set of frits. After 12...

Metalworking Machines offer multiple functions.

FIM Copernico 3.3 enables operator to perform bending, punching, and notching. It is configured with 28 ton press brake situated above notcher table. Notcher has 10 in. blades and capacity to cut 1/4 in. mild steel. FIM universal horizontal presses make it possible to perform bending, curving, shearing, straightening, and punching on single machine. FIM punch/nibblers are available with...

Hydraulic Press monitors critical force/position data.

C-frame 20-ton hydraulic press includes Assembly Monitoring System. System monitors force and position sensors mounted in press to measure key attributes of each assembly produced. Compared to ideal specifications, assembly's status is determined within microseconds; system sends pass/fail output signal; and identifies any attribute that is different from ideal. System uses single channel of...

Arbor Press mounts on column.

Three-ton arbor press has head and knee that mounts with 4 bolts to any structural column or sturdy machine. Users determine best distance between head and knee for application, or drill additional mounting holes for more mounting flexibility. Throat depth is 5 1/2 in., table is 8 ft X 7 1/4 in., and removable plate has 4 u-slots, from 3/4 to 1 3/4 in. wide. Throat depth can be increased by...

Press Production Unit offers interchangeable furnaces.

Hot Isostatic Press Production Unit (HIP) applies uniform pressure at elevated temperatures to all surfaces, making it suitable for castings, ceramics, plastics, automotive, and aerospace industries. Inside diameters range from 50 to 1,500 mm. Units contain pressures from vacuum to 3,000 bar and temperatures up to 4,000 deg F. They offer cascade control and fast cooling or uniform fast cooling to...

Multiple Presses come with single control.

TMP modular presses combine multiple press units with unified controls and hydraulics. Systems are built on 1-piece bases and can be produced in multiples of 2 or 4 presses. Control system permits independent operation of each press and provides control of cycle time, temperature, and pressure. Press systems are available in 30, 50 or 100 tons with platen sizes of 12 x 12, 15 x 15, or 20 x 20 in....

Dies & Stamping Services with Over 25 Years of Experience

PDS is an established leader in progressive die stamping, with a reputation for providing precision and value that dates back more than half a century. Through extensive capabilities and a staff of seasoned professionals, we set the standard for quality, delivering flexible services that can meet the needs of the most challenging requirements. See our video to learn more.