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A forming press, commonly shortened to press, is a machine tool that changes the shape of a work-piece by the application of pressure. The operator of a forming press is known as a press-tool setter, often shortened to tool-setter.
Presses can be classified according to

their mechanism: hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic;
their function: forging presses, stamping presses, press brakes, punch press, etc.
their structure, e.g. Knuckle-joint press, screw press
their controllability: conventional vs. servo-presses

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  3. D

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    A month or so ago I asked on here about the pros and cons of press fitting and I said that I'd post a review after using it for a while. I purchased a used Rems Akku-Press with 15mm, 22mm and 28mm tongs and it came in a sturdy case with two batteries and a charger. It's a heavy unit when the...
  6. gingalig

    Press fit machine purchase

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  7. D

    Cost of calibrating a press tool.

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  8. O

    Press fitting .......

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  9. Chalked

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  10. M

    Press Gun for sale..........

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  11. Chalked

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  12. S

    Press fit

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  13. J

    Press Fit Fittings for Copper and Plastic

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  14. bashmaystor

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  15. ShaunCorbs

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  16. ShaunCorbs

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  17. C

    press or other?

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  18. P

    Hot water secondary

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  19. M

    Press fit?

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  20. S

    WANTED ASAP MAPPRESS or REMS PRESS GUN

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