Hydraulic forming presses in Europe?

[Dave Willis]

I can't believe nobody supplies or makes these presses in the UK. We really are quite deprived here in this country.

I'm now thinking of buying one of these:

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydra...ydraulic-press

When I get it, I'll have to get a welder to fabricate a platform so I can attach metal platens.

[lorraineflee]

I've just found this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jewellery-...item4d0cad4ec7 on eBay!

[Dave Willis]

Yes, I found that too a while back. Looks good.

Look at the price!

[lorraineflee]

Yes, I found that too a while back. Looks good.

Look at the price!

Why can't anyone do them in the UK for the sort of price that you can get them in the US?

[Dave Willis]

Why can't anyone do them in the UK for the sort of price that you can get them in the US?

Yes, I think it wouldn't be that difficult.

[Exsecratio]

Yes, I think it wouldn't be that difficult.

It wouldn't be,

£50 worth of laser cut 20mm plate (hot rolled would do it) (Even plasma cut would be fine)
£10 worth of fixings (screws / bolts etc)
£99 Sealey SJ50 bottle jack
£10 Powder Coating

Time to build 90 Minutes max.

£799!! errr not in this lifetime

best wishes

Dave

[ps_bond]

I think the only thing I'd alter on that would be to put in a hydraulic hand pump/ram/gauge combo over the bottle jack.

[lorraineflee]

It wouldn't be,

£50 worth of laser cut 20mm plate (hot rolled would do it) (Even plasma cut would be fine)
£10 worth of fixings (screws / bolts etc)
£99 Sealey SJ50 bottle jack
£10 Powder Coating

Time to build 90 Minutes max.

£799!! errr not in this lifetime

best wishes

Dave

When are you planning to start supplying? Can I be your first customer?????

[Exsecratio]

Hi Lorraine

I wasn't planning on making them I just looked at the steel stockist prices and the laser time to cut them not a hard item to make at all, more like a Lego kit of pieces really. If anybody wants to make them I can laser cut the plate if they need it or I can post the DXF files for a design and they can get them made anywhere?

Hi Peter,

Would be a problem, the hydrostatic test would have to be re-certified for the components, that will be the main reason the manufacturer hasn't changed anything I would think.

I used to have a 200 tonne press used for swaging barrels for rifles, it's fun being able to treat solid metals like playdough

best wishes

Dave

[ps_bond]

Sorry, probably not being clear. Enerpac *instead* of the bottle jack... Having a slightly remote power pack with the ability to to swap out for a powered one at a later date appeals.

For the jewellery lot, 20 ton is the usual upper limit (although I know Bonny Doon do a 50T). More power is always nice, but it has its hazards.

Was that swaging full-length in one go? Not seen that - I know button rifling & hammer forged, but that sounds interesting. And yes, plastic deformation of metals is fun.