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The hydraulic press is the workhorse in a modern machine shop. Whether H frame press or C frame press, it is a major investment. When looking for a new one, your goal is to get one that is appropriate for the jobs you routinely work on. You also want a press that is cost-effective, durable and reliable. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you research the best pressmaster hydraulic press for your shop. Know the needs of your shop Before you start looking at hydraulic presses, write out a master list of jobs that you routinely do. This will tell you what processes you need your hydraulic press to perform. Whether it is blanking, punching, stamping, bending, drawing, metal forming or molding, be clear about the principle uses you will make of your new press. Choose flexibility Modern pressmaster hydraulic press come in a range of tonnage and with a variety of features. Many make it easy to control pressure and ram speed. These presses are highly customizable and can e...

Coefficient of Friction, commonly referred to as COF, is a ratio of the force required to move one surface over another to the total force applied normal to those surfaces. In more common words – COF measures how slick or slippery a surface is. In this post we will talk about COF within the context of aluminum foil based packaging. COF is broken down into two readings in COF tester , Static and Kinetic. Static COF is the ratio of force required to move one surface over another from the instant motion starts while Kinetic COF is that same ratio once the surface is already in motion. To once again break it down in more common terms, Static COF is the force required to get moving while Kinetic is the force required to keep moving. Why COF Matters in Packaging COF can be vital to the performance of a wrap on a packaging line, particularly on high speed packaging lines. Any time a wrap or wrapped item is pushed, pulled, dragged, or grabbed throughout the wrapping process its COF...