Bench Press
Staff only machine
Bench presses can be manual, powered by mechanical advantage, or powered by a hydraulic system. They are useful for various processes when forming sheet metal such as punching, shearing, corner rounding, notching, and bending, or pressing components like bearings together. These are accomplished by utilising various dies sets. This machine is for staff use only.
Bench presses can be manual, powered by mechanical advantage, or powered by a hydraulic system. They are useful for various processes when forming sheet metal such as punching, shearing, corner rounding, notching, and bending, or pressing components like bearings together. These are accomplished by utilising various dies sets. This machine is for staff use only.
Required Badge
Suitable Materials
- Metal
- Mild Steel
- Non-Ferrous Metals
Process
- Bending
- Forming
- Pressing
- Punching
Machine Locations
| Makerspace | Facility | Make | Model | Work area | Number of machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Futures Lab | Metal Workshop | HAFCO | PR1006 | 1200mmx1200mm | 1 |
| Design Futures Lab | Metal Workshop | Hydraulic Press | Raripress hydraulic press | 1 | |
| Design Futures Lab | Metal Workshop | Metalmaster | BP-3T | 1 | |
| Engineering Makerspaces | On Loan Equipment | Metalmaster | BP-3T | 1 | |
| Engineering Makerspaces | James N. Kirby Makerspace | Metalmaster | PP-10HD | 1 | |
| The Making Centre | Jewellery Studio | Enerpac | P392, RC254 | 1 |