Presses (Hydraulic, Arbor)

Category: Machine Shop                                                    

Summary: Applying pressure for various operations.

Presses are machine tools that use pressure to shape or assemble parts. The terms "hydraulic" and "arbor" refer to different types of presses that use distinct mechanisms to apply force.

Hydraulic presses: These presses use hydraulic fluid to generate very high forces. A hydraulic pump pushes fluid into a cylinder, which then moves a ram to exert pressure. Hydraulic presses are capable of heavy-duty operations like forming metal, forging, and pressing parts together.

Arbor presses: These are manually operated presses that use a lever and gear or ratchet system to apply force. They are used for lighter-duty operations like pressing bearings, bushings, or other small parts into housings. Arbor presses provide precise control over the applied force.

   In essence, both hydraulic and arbor presses utilize pressure to perform various mechanical tasks, but hydraulic presses excel in heavy-duty applications requiring significant force, while arbor presses are better suited for more delicate or controlled assembly operations.