Arbor Press Specifications

[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