Hammer press equivalent to 6 Ton hydraulic press

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The discussion centers on the equivalence between a 6 Ton hydraulic forging press and a 3 Ton hammer press for metal deformation processes. It is established that while the tonnage rating may be similar, the deformation characteristics differ significantly due to the nature of the processes: hydraulic presses apply gradual pressure, whereas hammer presses deliver rapid impacts. This difference affects the properties of the forged material, and users should consider the specific requirements of their operation, including whether the material is hot or cold and the type of deformation being performed.

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  • Understanding of hydraulic press operations and characteristics
  • Knowledge of hammer press mechanics and impact deformation
  • Familiarity with material properties and their response to different forging methods
  • Basic principles of die design and mounting for forging processes
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  • Investigate the effects of temperature on metal deformation in forging processes
  • Explore case studies of successful operations using hammer presses for similar applications
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This discussion is beneficial for metalworking engineers, forging specialists, and anyone involved in selecting or operating forging equipment, particularly those transitioning between hydraulic and hammer presses.

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i need a help, this is my first post in this platform, actually few year ago I perform a forging operation in a 6 Ton forging press but now i have 3 Ton hammer press, can i use that press to make that product.
is there any calculation to find out equivalent hammer press of a forging press
i need a help, this is my first post in this platform, actually few year ago I perform a forging operation in a 6 Ton forging press but now i have 3 Ton hammer press, can i use that press to make that product.
is there any calculation to find out equivalent hammer press of a forging press
 
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I'm really no expert on this materials processing question, but I doubt that an exact equivalence can be established. With the hydraulic press, the metal deformation is relatively slow and continuous. With the hammer press, the metal deformation is very rapid. I would expect significantly different properties in the resulting forged material in these two processes.
 
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LALIT NEGI said:
is there any calculation to find out equivalent hammer press of a forging press
Welcome to PF.

The rating in tons is probably 1:1, only the time is different.

The forging press would build up pressure on the die gradually, until the process completed. The hammer press will apply a single impact, that may require the dies be mounted differently as excess force must be carried by the die.

Is the pressed material hot or cold? Is the workpiece being bent or coined?

If the process was previously done OK in a 6 ton press, that does not mean it required all 6 tons. It may only require one ton, so it could well be done in the 3 ton hammer press.
 

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