[TheForge] need help from heavy metal math guys

Sat Nov 22 18:04:02 2003

Forget the "C' frame and make an "H" frame instead.
The "C" frame press would have to be pretty massive to avoid frame flexing
with your rams tonnage. You should also cycle the piston with compressed air
to measure the length of stroke.
Chuck
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From: "John Emmerling" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 8:48 PM
Subject: [TheForge] need help from heavy metal math guys


> I recently came upon an 8x20x3.5" double acting hydraulic cylinder.  I
> would like to build a "C" frame press and basically sandwich the
> cylinder in the opening at the top of the C. I want the opening to be
> approx. 20"h x 20" deep. My thinking is to use 1" plate with stiffeners
> btw the two plates. Is 1" enough,  and if so, how much surrounding steel
> is necessary? From rough calcs, the cylinder will push 120k and pull
> 105k. All help and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
> Thanks
> John Emmerling
>
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