Can 600 Tons of Force Be Applied with Two 300 Ton Cylinders?

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To achieve 600 tons of force using two 300-ton cylinders, they must be positioned side by side, pressing against a beam in the same direction. When placed at opposite ends of an object, the force is not additive, and only 300 tons of force will be applied. This means that two presses acting against each other will not increase the total force beyond that of a single press. The correct setup involves using the cylinders to work on a beam that then applies the combined force to the intended object. Ultimately, a 600-ton cylinder will be necessary for direct application of that force.
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Hi guys I have a question I need answered. I have a small machine shop and I need to build a press that will apply 600 tons of force to an object. Can I have one 300 ton cylinder on each end of the object? Or is this tonnage not additive.
 
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Really would appreciate any help I could get.
 
The force is not additive.
 
So the force applied to a cylinder placed between two 300 ton cylinders is 300 tons. Correct?
 
Two presses, acting against each other wouldn't produce any more force than a single press, acting against an 'immoveable object'.
The way to get twice the force would be to use the two presses side by side and have them press against (the side of) a beam, in the same direction. The beam would then combine the forces acting on your workpiece, placed in the middle of (the other side of) the beam.
 
Many thanks. Guess I'm building a 600 ton cylinder.
 

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