3 Fundamentals of press design

Presses used for solid forming
Fig. 6.8.5 Warm forming line comprising a multiple-station press with eccentric drive
(nominal press force 20,000 kN, induction furnace, transfer feed and die change
support)
Consequently, extremely precise pressed parts can be produced. Central
offset, in particular, is considerably lower than when using conventional
gib systems. As a result, additional measures such as lateral punch
adjustments or column gibs can be eliminated.
In warm and hot forming applications, this concept is supplemented
by highly efficient cooling systems which substantially reduce the overall
heat generation in the dies.
Horizontal multiple-station presses for manufacture of pressed parts
made of wire
The major benefit of horizontal multiple-station presses is that wire,
suitably pre-treated for cold forming, can be used. Thus, the manufacture
of (largely cold pressed) contoured parts is possible without addi-
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