The creation of metal alloys opened up a whole new world of metal forming techniques in the manufacturing industry. Rather then dealing with metallic substances that come straight from the earth, we are now able to tweak the chemical structure to create a variety of Continue reading
History is a vital part of our understanding of the world we live in. It is the foundation for social etiquette, the running of business and technological advancements, because without a thorough understanding of the past we can not build upon it to create something better. This is true for all industries, including Continue reading
Hydraulic presses can be known by many names depending on the application they are being used for or the industry that is purchasing them. For example, shop presses are press structures specifically used in shop environments such as automotive repair shops and machining shops. In this case, shop presses serve a Continue reading
A hydraulic press is not only intended for large scale industrial manufacturing applications, but when presented in its smaller and more flexible form is able to serve as a portable press. By definition a hydraulic press is a machine that Continue reading
The vast array of plastic, rubber and metal products that require a crushing, condensing and molding of the material before they may be manufactured into recognizable objects may be surprising to the public. We do not think about how the coffee cup in our hand or Continue reading
The demands placed on a hydraulic press that is being utilized in a laboratory setting are intense. These laboratory presses must have impeccable standards for precision, strength and accuracy because they are used to test a variety of different materials and products and the results will not be correct unless the testing equipment is consistent. Like other hydraulic presses they are measured by how many tons of weight they are able to press a product with, which can range from 1 ton to 500 tons. Available in compact sizes that can be attached to a Continue reading
Compression Press Photo Courtesy of Macrodyne Technologies Inc.
The rubber industry utilizes a variety of hydraulic press styles to produce the vast amounts of rubber based products necessary for industrial, commercial and residential environments. One such style is the compression press, which is specifically designed to produce molded products. That is why it is also known as the compression molding machine. Not only designed to work with rubber, the compression press is also able to work with plastics and metal alloys. The ability to work with such a large range of materials means Continue reading
Laminating Press Photo Courtesy of Grimco Presses Inc.
As a kid, I thought laminating was something that was only done to paper products that needed additional protection, or were special enough to be glossy and stain-free. Such pieces were rare and wonderful, particularly when I was allowed to help put it through the small laminating machine, which we had at our house, all by myself. The warmth of the page and the Continue reading
Hydraulic Press Photo Courtesy of Phoenix Hydraulic Presses, Inc.
What is so special about a hydraulic press? With so many assembly related machines on the market these days, it is sometimes small but significant differences that result in the purchase of one type of press over another. Of the three major press designs, which also include mechanical and pneumatic power presses, the hydraulic press is arguably the most powerful as well as Continue reading