Metalock Engineering’s Power Press Repairs

This includes power press repairs, whether you are dealing with a sudden breakdown or looking to maintain your equipment. Our fast and global response service will ensure that your repairs are carried out to a high standard and get you fully operational again before long, helping you to avoid the costs involved with downtime.

What is a Power Press?

So, what exactly is a power press? This machine is used to shape or cut various materials, including metals, plastics, and other durable materials. Power presses work by applying a controlled force through a tool, which enables the material to be formed into a specific shape. This ability means that power presses play a critical role in many different industries and are used to produce many different components. The versatility of power presses means that they are used by businesses in many industries, so power press repairs are a common requirement.

Industries That Use Power Presses

There are many different industries that use power presses. These are a few of the most notable:

• Canning Industry: Power presses are used to produce metal tins for food and drinks.
• Electronics: Power presses are used to create metal frameworks and structural components.
• Home Appliances: Metal parts are fabricated for electric devices.
• Automotive Industry: Power presses are used for the mass production of metal components.

Canning Press Bed re-grinding

Applications Of Power Presses

There are various ways that power presses can be used to shape and form different materials. Here are a few of the most common applications:

• Embossing: Raised designs or patterns are created on the surface, often used for decorative or branding purposes.
• Blanking: A piece of metal is cut out from a larger sheet.
• Forming: Metal parts are shaped by bending or stretching the material.
• Punching: Punching holes into a metal sheet.
• Stamping: A tool and die are used to form metal into a specific shape, most commonly used in the automotive manufacturing industry.

Common Problems with Power Presses

Power presses are strong and durable machines that can be used constantly throughout the daily operation, but there are some common issues can arise. Problems with the power press can stop the entire operation, which can lead to downtime. This can be costly for any business and damage your reputation, so it is vital that you get repairs carried out as quickly as possible. A few of the most common issues with power presses include:

• Alignment Issues: Misalignment can lead to inaccurate shaping, which could create defective and unsafe products.
• Wear and Tear: Like most industrial equipment, wear and tear can be an issue, particularly if the power press is used constantly throughout the day. Various components can become worn, including the bearings, clutch, and brake systems. This can cause malfunctions and stop the power press from working entirely.
• Hydraulic System Failure: Leaks, pressure drops, and pump failures can stop power presses relying on hydraulic systems from working.

Power Press Repairs

As such a critical piece of equipment, issues with the power press can be a cause for concern. Therefore, it is important to get repair work carried out as quickly as possible. Metalock Engineering specialises in repairing various components, which can help to restore the power press and avoid having to replace components or the power press entirely. There are various types of repairs we specialise in, including:

• Alignment Services: Our onsite machining service can involve realigning components to improve the efficiency and precision of power presses.
• Cold Metal Stitching: Cold metal stitching is a repair technique that can repair cast iron cracks without welding. This can improve the structural integrity and avoid the risks and downtime required with heat-based repairs.
• In-Situ machining: for the re-machining of beds, bolsters, platen and slideway surfaces, to remove damage caused by wear and tear.
• Welding Services

Metalock in Action: Davy Ashmore 1500T Press

Why Choose Metalock Engineering?

So, why should you choose Metalock Engineering for your power press repair needs? In addition to our expertise, we can help keep downtime to a minimum. This will help save your business and protect your reputation. This is due to the fact that we are on call 24/7 and have our skilled technicians strategically placed around the world and ready to travel at short notice. This means that one of our technicians can get to you quickly and carry out power press repairs onsite. This prevents the need to disassemble the power press and send individual components away for repair, which can be costly and increase downtime.

Our highly skilled technicians use advanced equipment and techniques to carry out our repairs efficiently and to the highest standard. This can help keep downtime to a minimum while also prolonging the life of your power press. Component repairs can help to prevent the need for premature replacement of your power press, helping you make significant long-term savings.

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Power presses play a critical role in many industries and are often used constantly throughout the day. While they are durable and reliable, there are issues that can arise. Problems with the power press can lead to expensive downtime, which could also frustrate your customers. Therefore, you need to get repairs carried out as quickly as possible and to a high level.