PRESS MACHINES

WHAT IS A HYDRAULIC OR A MECHANICAL PRESS?

Presses are the type of machine tools used in the processing of different types of materials in industry.

The press machines of different tonnages, which are moved by means of an operator, are designed to shape the material in male and female molds by "compressing" the material. The presses have two jaws, one fixed at the bottom and the other at the top. The strength of the presses is expressed in tons.

USAGE AREAS OF PRESSES

Presses are used in different processes and different production environments in different markets:

  • Cutting, shearing process
  • Blanking process
  • Fine blanking
  • Piercing and punching process
  • Flattening, straightening process
  • Bending process
  • Stamping process
  • Curling, beading process
  • Folding / Lapping process
  • Drawing process
  • Open/Closed die forging process
  • Trimming process

TYPES OF OUR PRESSES

Presses are divided into two according to the drive system: Hydraulic and Mechanical (Eccentric) Presses.
As HYMEC Press, we are able to produce many different types of presses. High quality presses, which we produce mainly hydraulic and mechanical, provide the longest service life with its technical accent and ergonomic-aesthetic design.

OHS MEASURES ABOUT PRESS MACHINES

In terms of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS or sometimes referred to OSH), press machines are machines that can cause the highest number of accidents in the manufacturing area. Because, in the accidents that occur, the machines that are faced with the most death or organ loss are press machines.
In order to prevent or minimize the risk of such accidents, some measures should be implemented as follows:

  • Two-hand Control
  • EMS Button
  • Light Barrier
  • Mechanical Protective
  • Foot Switch Protective
  • Protective Gloves
  • Clearing Clock
  • Visual Coordination
  • Safety PLC

For more information about our products, please contact Hymec Press.

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