Arbor Press Specifications

[Cory]

We have a Dake model Y 1.5 ton manual arbor press, which is available for $365 from KBC tools.

We also have a cheapo 12 ton hydraulic arbor press. I would reccomend against this style if it's your only press-it has a lot of slop in the ram.

Check out Page 940 of KBC Tools. The first two presses on the top wouldn't be bad. Our trailer has the 1 ton press, and it's good for keyways, pressing bearings into plates, pushing pinions off/on FP's. etc.

I'd make sure you get one without a solid base. The rotating plate on the ones I mentioned is nice. Our Dake has a solid base, and it's a PITA-we either have to start the broach, then gradually block up the part as we progress through, or take it to the large 12 ton press and finish it there.

P.S. You won't be able to key a shaft with an arbor press. You'll need a mill for that.

[MrForbes]

At home I have a 30 ton press like this



which I use for "normal" work like pressing automotive wheel bearings, transmissions, differentials, etc.

At the shop the robotics team uses, they have a smaller, older press that works fine for the little robotics stuff. You can kind of see it here, I'm not sure what the rating is. It's mounted on a stand, and the teacher (shown) is not included in the purchase price.

[Dick Linn]

If you are going to broach keyways, make sure the unit has a tall throat. I saw a Dake model 1 1/2B recommended on Practical Machinist, as it is designed for broaching. I think it is the one with 18 inches capacity over the table.

[ajlapp]

Just bought this press from Enco last week. Its an import, but the quality is reasonable. I replaced all the set screws with SHCS, lubed everything and made a few other minor adjustments!

Pressed a few bearings and shafts this weekend. This has 18 inches of stroke, plenty for broaching. I also made some aluminum extensions to hang the press over the table edge slightly which allows for more room below the press.

Team RUSH has a cheaper model with a ratchet that we bought last year, and it worked well for our needs.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?P...PARTPG=INLMK32