The forging done with the help of presses is known as press forging. Whats everyones opinions on optimum tonnage and ram speed for a forging press. That is, where the final product should be homogeneous. But the hydraulic press is used for all type of applications. Isgec tandem line mechanical power press mechanical presses mechanical press manufacturers mechanical punch press machine mechanical press machine price author 5145 mohit. This heat thermal load is then trans mitted to other parts of forging machine. Mechanical presses function by using cams, cranks andor toggles to produce a preset a predetermined force at a certain location in. This summer i finished a new 25ton hydraulic forging press. Mechanical power press guarding and construction, general yes no na 1910. From 500 to 12,000 ton mechanical forging presses, our exclusive scotch yoke.
Matt makes and sells damascus billets for knife making as one of his production forging jobs. We not only build these presses, we use them daily in our bustling blacksmith shop. These machines greatly enhanced the us defense industrys capacity to forge large complex components out of light alloys, such as magnesium and aluminium. One important application is in metal forging manufacture. For over a century, erie press systems has designed and manufactured forging presses to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship in the industry. We offer wide range of hot forging, knuckle joint, cross shaft, left to right, straight sided press and pilfer proof caps making machine in india. Press brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic power presses, bulldozers, hot bending and hot metal presses, forging presses. Our mechanical forging presses feature our exclusive scotch yoke drive mechanism delivers superior precision in all forging processes. We stock tonnage range from 25 to 600 and can provide custom built presses with tonnages of up to 3,000. The forging hammer, or drop hammer, delivers rapid impact blows to the surface of the metal, while the forging press subjects the metal to a slowspeed compressive force. Optimization of power transmission on mechanical forging presses.
These machines greatly enhanced the us defense industrys capacity to forge large complex components out of. I saved these for a possible article and then when we. Optimization of power transmission on mechanical forging. These drives includes eccentric, crankshaft, knuckle joint, etc. If this press force is exceeded, the pressure exerted on a hydraulic cushion integrated into the pressure point is quickly relieved, allowing an overload displacement. Campbell is known for its expertise in forging press repair and rebuilding.
By the constraint of oxidation to the outer layers of the part, reduced levels of microcracking occur in the finished part. What is forging process, operation, types, application. Mechanical forging presses erie mechanical forging press. I jokingly call this a hydraulic forging press kit, but this is the raw material i started with.
Thanks to the fact that the applied force can be measured and recorded, press forging ensures excellent traceability and repeatability of the production which. For example, a press for metal forging, a press for. With stamtecs servo motor drive technology, the standard electric motor, flywheel and clutch and brake are replaced with a hightorque, lowrpm servo motor. The two major components of a mechanical power press are a stationary bed and a moving ram. Jan 24, 2016 if you already own an old mechanical forging press, our remanufacturing service can get it operating at peak performance again while also offering you the opportunity to upgrade and customize. Sep 21, 2012 hey guys, ive been busy building two presses for customers of mine. Largescale mass production of forged parts on mechanical presses demands a highly efficient and welldesigned technology for the forging process. While our large variety of presses covers nearly every forging need, we can also custom design a mechanical press for your unique operation. It is designed for both experts and nonexperts in the forging industry. I owned one of his presses when i lived in wisconsin, and i really like the moving ram frame design. In this ebook, we will explain you all aspects of metal forging. Jack sutherland was the original importer 1960 to north america of pacific rim made presses made by. From there, you can also download the seminar catalog in pdf format.
The article hammers and presses for forging in this volume contains information on the principles of operation and the capacities of various types of forging machines. The press forging is similar to drop forging but uses a single, continuous, slow. Machining operations, such as broaching, may also require presses. There are very many types of forging presses in the industry. If you have any query regarding this article, ask by commenting. Primarily for damascus billets, nothing seriously heavy. The american societ y the wymangordon of mechanical engineer.
Where i can ive listed the most important info and at the end of the post are links to helpful sites and info if you choose to. The press forging is similar to drop forging but uses a single, continuous, slow squeezing action instead of a series of. Used mechanical forging press for sale machineseeker. With more than 12 years of experience using and building hydraulic forging presses we are your one stop shop for forging presses. A 700 ton hydraulic press, a newly installed 500 ton mechanical press of scotch yoke design, and a 400 ton screw press were used in the study. Our commitments to continuous improvement and quality management systems help us ensure that only the best forging presses leave our facility.
Forging achieves the best in strengthtoweight ratios in stainless steel parts. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to our use of cookies. The mechanical power press operates on a reciprocating motion principle. It usage lack can be found in the fast moving applications only at the same time it is used in more pressure requiring applications. In a mechanical press, the friction clutch would slip and. This is an important tool in the measurement and monitoring of stresses during forging cycles, and it will help you see how stresses affect the performance and life of your mechanical press. Aida builds a wide range of presses from gap frame, large straight sides and forge presses. Both proposals are consistent with the following parameters. Hammers deform the workpiece through repetitive strokes from two to several tens, according to. Mustafa glhan gokler february 2015, 82 pages in the forging industry, one of the main challenges is the reduction of setup change time which is nonproductive time on the forging press.
Aida was founded in japan in 1917 and is one of two major mechanical stamping press makers in japan. This is all about what is forging process, operation, types, application, advantages and disadvantages. Press brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic power presses, bulldozers, hot bending and hot metal presses, forging presses and hammers, riveting machines and similar types of fastener applicators are excluded from the requirements of this section. Crane hook, connecting rod of ic engine, spanner, gear blanks etc. Press forging can be used to perform all types of forging, including opendie and impressiondie forging. The american societ y the wymangordon of mechanical. From 500 to 12,000 ton mechanical forging presses, our. Ernest gardow, vicepresident, asme region i charles innis, chairman, asme worcester section robert f. Isgec tandem line mechanical power press mechanical.
Hydraulic and mechanical presses the press represents a specific type of machine tool, essential in the performance of industrial manufacturing processes. These types of presses are generally faster than hydraulic or screw presses. Selection of forging equipment net shape manufacturing. In a screw press, which is generally a faster forging machine than a mechanical press, upon contact with the workpiece, the clearances in the screw threads cause. Two major classes of equipment are used for forging operations. Over a century of experience has given erie press systems the expertise to manufacture the most efficient, accurate, and reliable mechanical forging presses in the industry. Proprietary press controls specifically designed for the servo press achieve a wide variety of stroke lengths. Apr 14, 2014 erie press systems manufacture the most efficient, accurate, and reliable mechanical forging presses in the industry. Therefore, the energy in a mechanical press comes from the motor. General formula for press tonnage required determine the approximate press tonnage needed to stamp a part based on linear inches of cut. Time on ton hot forging press siddique, muhammad ahmad m.
Can you tell me what kind of press i need for a particular application. Primarily, the mechanical press transforms the rotational force of a motor into a translational force vector that performs the pressing action. The press forging is similar to drop forging but uses a single, continuous, slow squeezing action instead of a series of impact blows. Hydraulic and mechanical presses are employed during sheet metal forming to the extent that sheet metal processes, in general, are often referred to as press working. Selection of forging equipment engineering research center for. Process requirements and forging machines the behavior and characteristics of the forming machine in. To start this article off and set the scene, in the next column is a series of dynamic photos showing matts press squishing a 2inch diameter x 6 inch bar the long ways.
Besides hammers, presses are another compressive force instruments, used in the closeddie forging manufacturing process. The link drive system of the mml2 developed by schuler can be made very flexible during the design of the press. Mankoopresses is one the leading manufacturers and exporters of mechanical power presses in india, we produce heavy duty power presses, cframe and hframe power presses, shearing machines and. I am getting a little confused with the variety of presses out there.
Brake means the mechanism used on a mechanical power press to stop andor hold the. I saved these for a possible article and then when we had the aacb meeting in april at bristol forge. We can then help you determine what type of press you will need based on this information. The need for regular inspection and maintenance the common enemies of the horizontal extrusion press are gravity, friction, fatigue, dirt and foreign matter. New press forging techniques have been able to create a higher degree of mechanical and orientation integrity. If you already own an old mechanical forging press, our remanufacturing service can get it operating at peak performance again while also offering you the opportunity to upgrade and customize. Mechanical presses are used several types of drive mechanisms. Gilmore presses american made hydraulic forging presses. And, of course, forge presses, hammers and other forging machines1 have been subject to regulation. Mechanical forging press for progressive working in automatic. Some examples of shapes obtained by forging process. Routine press maintenanceroutine press maintenance this chapter sponsored by castool tooling solutions. Servo press automated metal stamping machines stamtec.
In this guide youll learn forging meaning take me to chapter 1 forging. Presses may be used in the manufacture of plastic parts. Isgec high speed press manufacturers high speed press. Mar 12, 2014 4 thoughts on mechanical vs hydraulic punch presses monisha august 8, 2014 at 11. Forging extrusion stretch forming compaction metal forming. These machines are mainly used in situations where. Mechanical forging presses with knucklejoint partspecific motion characteristics. Metal forging plays an important role in the manufacturing industry. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, zdenek chval and others published effect of heat load on a mechanical forging press find, read and cite all the research you need on. Mechanical vs hydraulic punch presses metal products company.
Mme mse mechanical forging presses with eccentric drive the servodirect technology permits individual programming of eccentric drive system with servodirect technology. We aim to provide you the basic and advanced foundation of metal forging. Pdf presses and hammers for cold and hot forging emrah. Forging presses hydraulic presses mechanical forging.
With capacities from 39 to 220 tons, each komatsu gap press comes with all the standard features you expect in a worldclass press. Our continuous growth and quality management programs represent our commitment to craftsmanship. In the year 2010 they put into operation the second forging press of 140 mn. Mechanical press faq what tonnage mechanical presses do you offer. To compete in todays world market, presses need to be in top shape and must maintain proper tolerances and clearances to produce quality demanded by the market. The main deference between hammers and presses consists in the way how the ram moves. It is usually referred as hot pressing, and is carried out either using hydraulic presses or mechanical crank type presses. Mechanical power presses manufacturers and suppliers.
Narendra press tech pneumatic and mechanical power press manufacturer in india. This permits design of the motion characteristics in. Tonnage monitoring for mechanical forging presses 201010. This study discusses the important characteristics of forging presses and describes methods for determining them. Apr 27, 2017 most forging operations are carried out hot, although certain metals may be coldforged. A forging press, often just called a press, is used for press forging. From 500 to 12,000 ton mechanical forging presses, our exclusive scotch yoke drive mechanism delivers superior precision in all forging processes. In some cases flash trimming may be done later when the part is. Material thickness x inches of cut x 25 press tonnage example. A fly wheel is generally used as reservoir of energy for forging operations. Thought i would start a new thread, could not find anything in the search. It is one of the oldest metalworking arts with its origin about some thousands of years back. Building of two hydraulic forging presses tools and. Unit 3 press and press tools press and press tools.
Mechanical forging press operational demonstration youtube. Request pdf on jan 1, 2017, zdenek chval and others published mechanical forging press for progressive working in automatic process find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. As you know, forging presses and hammers have been excluded from coverage under the mechanical power presses standard ever since the promulgation of the standard. Here are some images of building a hydraulic press as well as a list of the parts i used. Optimization of power transmission on mechanical forging presses article pdf available in procedia engineering 69. Pdf effect of heat load on a mechanical forging press. Forging is a metal working process in which useful shape is obtained in solid state by hammering or pressing metal. As a leading supplier of cold, warm and hot forging systems. Better properties of the final product are a necessity. For blankholders used in doubleacting mechanical presses, the overload safety function is coupled to the adjustment function of the blankholder force. Jul 31, 2015 my press is based on the hydraulic forging press made by uncle al of riverside machine. The most common types of presses are the mechanical and hydraulic presses.
Matt walkers 30 ton hydraulic forging press by matt walker and dave smucker back in february, matt walker sent me some pictures and notes on a new 30 ton hydraulic forging press that he had designed and constructed. Mechanical power press manufacturer india pneumatic press. Servo drive mse series the combination with a servo drive extends the advantages of this drive concept even further without limiting its. It places the hydraulic cylinder at the bottom but then combines a traditional hydraulic press forging method.
Matt built this press to forge damascus steel knife billets. If you like this article, dont forget to share it with your friends. Put one of our high performance presses to work and grow with us as we grow with you. These drives are used to convert rotational motion given by a motor into linear motion of the ram. Mechanical forging press erie press systems youtube. Presses deliver energy through a force that acts over a distance or stroke. Mechanical press forging simulation example of forging of a connecting rod on a mechanical press. The heavy press program was a cold warera program of the united states air force to build the largest forging presses and extrusion presses in the world. Not only is it a difficult shape to machine, but machining would result in considerable about 40% metal scrap.