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January 13, 2023 by Rjm_rajkot Uncategorized

What is the difference between Mechanical and Hydraulic Press?

A press is used for shaping and forming a variety of materials. The machine is used for performing many metal tasks like stamping, forging,
and die-cutting.

It is classified into two types :

1. Mechanical press
2. Hydraulic press

Mainly, Mechanical presses give high speed for production and Hydraulic press offer more flexibility and are used for the more complex
forming processes.

The working concept of Mechanical press:

A mechanical press produces its power mechanically, as the name suggests. The main motor is connected via a crankshaft to the flywheel
and the ram. A clutch is used to control the motor in mechanical presses. The flywheel activates the pinion gear system, which rotates the
crankshaft.

The motor drives the main system. The flywheels store kinetic energy and transmit it to the rest. The higher energy will be produced by
flywheels that have a larger mass. This allows mechanical presses to achieve the highest production speeds. This is especially true when
working with flat or simple workpieces.

Simple setup and operation result in fast, repeatable results. Because they don’t require hydraulic fluid to run, mechanical presses are less
susceptible to leakage. However, mechanical presses are limited in their application because they lack variable stroke lengths.

The working concept of Hydraulic press:

A hydraulic press exerts a force on fluid, which in turn generates power. It is composed of a piston and a hollow cylindrical. The piston is
moved by the pump, which raises the internal fluid pressure. The piston’s axis is then followed by the cylinder. This creates linear momentum
which forces the ram onto the workpiece.

Hydraulic machines can produce much more force than mechanical presses. This is because hydraulic pressure and the cylinder bore size are
dependent on each other. The power unit plays an important part in controlling the ram speed. Hydraulic presses have a greater range of
stroke lengths, which makes them more flexible.

Hydraulic presses can leak despite their many advantages. This is due to fluid mechanics. Hydraulic fluids can catch fire. It has a low
operating speed.
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Applications :
The following are the uses of the mechanical and hydraulic press:

Functions:

1. Mechanical Press: 

Forming
Shaping
Glassmaking
Piercing

   2. Hydraulic Press:

Sheet Metal blanking

Forming
Shaping
Punching
Forging

Industries:

1. Mechanical Press:

Electronics
Household Appliances
Furniture
 
    2. Hydraulic Press:

Oil and Gas

Commercial and Marine Transport
Aerospace
 

Advantages and Disadvantages :

1. Advantages of Mechanical Press:

More Productive
Machine setup is simple
Environment friendly
 
   2. Disadvantages of Mechanical Press:

Limited capacity
High maintenance cost
 
   3. Advantages of Hydraulic Press:

More Flexible
Lower component price than mechanical press
Generates full pressing force anywhere during a stroke
 
   4. Disadvantages of Hydraulic Press:

Risky in leakage
Comes with low speed than mechanical press
 
Both have their uses, advantages, and disadvantages. Choose one according to your needs. Rajesh machine tools provides all types of sheet
metal machines that your workshop needs, that is Power Press Machine, Hydraulic punching machine, shearing machine, Hydraulic press
machines, and many more to explore.

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