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Hydraulic Press Tonnage Selection: A Practical Guide

By Jonas Müller, Application Engineering

Selecting the right tonnage for a hydraulic press is the most common engineering question we get from metal-formers. Too little tonnage causes defects; too much wastes capital and energy. Here's the practical calculation we use with our customers.

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Dr. Wei Zhang, Manufacturing Engineering Lead

5-Axis vs 3-Axis CNC Machining: When the Upgrade Pays Off

Most parts don't need 5-axis machining. But when they do, the cycle-time savings and quality gains are dramatic. Here's our framework for deciding when to recommend a 5-axis setup for a customer project.

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