Force can make the shortlist, but dimensions decide whether the press fits the application. Discuss bed size, stroke and daylight early because they influence frame, cylinder, tooling and loading decisions.
Where this helps
Best when the force range is known but the workpiece, die and loading path have not yet been checked against the press envelope.
What to check
- Bed size needs to include the workpiece, die, fixture, sensors and handling clearance.
- Stroke needs to match the real forming, drawing, press fitting or ejection movement.
- Daylight and opening height need to include tooling height and loading method.
- Large dimensions can affect structure choice, foundation needs and shipment planning.
Inputs to prepare
- Workpiece and die size, fixture height and loading direction.
- Required stroke, opening height and daylight.
- Photos or sketches showing part loading and unloading constraints.
When these dimensions are marked as to be confirmed, include sketches or photos so engineering can qualify the envelope quickly.