ARTICLES & EVENTS
300 Ton Composite Molding Press for Medical Lab Testing Components
TMP, A Division of French recently developed a custom 300-ton heavy-duty, downacting composite molding press for a customer that molds components for medical laboratory testing facilities. The 300-ton hydraulic press features a heavy-duty ground headblock to yield low deflection levels. The press bolster is furnished with extended full-circle guides to…
500 Ton Hydraulic Press Custom Designed to Form Aircraft Parts
French recently developed a TMP-style four-post, downacting 500 ton hydraulic press machine with controls and hydraulics specially designed for forming metal aircraft parts. The custom press features a large 60 x 144 inch work area. The press bolster was designed with multiple tee slots for ease of die changing and…
Vision Series Hydraulic Press Boosts Production & Cuts Energy Use
French recently custom designed a Vision Series Hydraulic Press with a 75-ton high-temperature heating press and a 30-ton cooling press integrated with a central hydraulic and electrical system. Separating the heating and cooling press units gives the customer two improvements to their molding process, increased production and reduced energy consumption.…