Machine Press
A forming press, commonly shortened to press, is a machine tool that changes the shape of a workpiece. Presses can be classified according to
- their mechanism: hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic;
- their function: forging presses, stamping presses, press brakes, punch press, etc.
- their structure, e.g. Knuckle-joint press, screw press
- their controllability: conventional vs. servo-presses
Read more about Machine Press: An Example of Peculiar Press Structure: Shop Press, Some Examples of Presses By Application, An Example of Peculiar Press Control: Servo-press, A Table of Comparison Among Presses, History, Safety
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