stamping press - Category Description
Stamping using a stamping press (also known as a press stamp) has been a popular process thanks to its ease and affordability. A stamping press is made up of a tool and die surface, which presses the workpiece (usually sheet metal or a metal panel) into a net shape. stamping presss can form, draw, trim, blank, cut, pierce or bend metal using a die, and are widely used in the metalworking industry.
The stamping press comes in a range of frame configurations, such as the C-frame (where the front and left/right sides are open), the H-frame for higher tonnage applications, and the straight-side configuration. One of the most important things to know prior to purchasing a stamping press is the type of application you will be using it for, as having off-centre load conditions will result in premature wear to the machine.
There are also a range of stamping press types, including small, hand-operated arbour presses, through to mechanical presses, screw presses, fly presses and hydraulic presses, to name a few. These presses are manufactured by some of the most well known brands in the business including Steelmaster, Hafco Metalmaster, Servex, John Heine and Grip.
Since stamping cannot produce long parts, these machines are generally better suited for times where you require complex and fabricated parts on short cycle times. Every time you have a workpiece with a different length, it will require a different die, so it's important to know the size and scope of your project prior to purchasing a stamping press machine.
Generally, a stamping press machine will be made up of 2 main components; the bolster plate and the ram/slide. Some stamping press machines are electronically linked to an automatic feeder that allows the workpiece to be fed through the die without the need for human intervention.
So all in all, when looking for a new or used stamping press for your next project, be sure to look at the frame configuration, the type of stamping press and the tooling that comes standard with the machine. It will all vary depending on your unique project or scope of work.
