Inside Tips on Press Upkeep
Add a metal plate to the upper die shoe and indicate upper die weight If you have an AMP meter on your main motor, you can use this to gauge when you have the optimum pressure setting. By watching the AMP meter, adjust ACB pressure until gauge has minimal movement when running at the desired strokes per minute. Be sure ACB cylinders are getting the proper amount of lubrication to keep seal and packings in good condition and prevent scoring of the piston rod. Drain ACB Supply Surge Tanks weekly…