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Ed, (Or others) whats your opinion....
G'day ed, whats your opinion on C frame compared to H frame hydraulic presses. the only reason i ask is because i have come up with a design for a C frame press where the ram is mounted under the dies to create a more compact unit (i will try to get some drawings done and posted on this site for other potential press builders who may be after ideas) the thing is, i like different features of both types. H frame would be more rigid, C frame has easier die access etc. Thanks in advance for your insight.
Cheers Keetha. |
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For strength, theres no denying that an "H" frame is about the best way to go. However, I personally like the "C" frame because they tend to be more compact, with more/better access to the die area. I think the biggest consideration for most folks is the amount of room available in the shop..... a well built "H" frame consumes a lot more room than a comparable "C" frame.
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