TRIM PRESS
TRIM PRESS
Our hydraulic trim press, also known as 4 column presses or four pillar presses, are available in different sizes and are available with a variety of options like custom bed sizes, additional stroke, additional daylight, additional side cores, and many other options to fit your specific requirements.
These are high-performance trim presses that provide a time saving and convenient method of quickly and easily adjusting die setup to maintain maximum productivity. The Safety PLC and HMI control system is state-of-the-art in flexibility and operator feedback. Having the ability to quickly set and save die recipes means fast turnaround times for die installation and die switching.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
A Trimc press provides exceptional rigidity, accuracy, and die accessibility, making it one of the most versatile forming platforms in industrial manufacturing. The four‑column design ensures uniform force distribution across the entire platen, maintaining excellent parallelism even under high tonnage. This stability is essential for applications such as compression molding, deep drawing, laminating, and precision forming. Hydraulic power allows full‑tonnage delivery throughout the stroke, giving operators consistent forming pressure and superior control over dwell, speed, and force. The open 4‑post structure also provides 360‑degree access to the die area, simplifying tool changes and maintenance. For manufacturers who require a combination of strength, precision, and flexibility, a Trim press delivers reliable performance across a wide range of materials and processes.
A Trim press offers several advantages over C‑frame and straight‑side hydraulic presses, particularly when large platens or multi‑directional access are required. The four‑column structure provides superior rigidity and balanced load distribution, reducing deflection and improving part accuracy. This makes it ideal for applications involving large dies, deep‑draw tooling, or processes that require uniform pressure across the entire work surface. The open design allows operators to access the die area from all sides, improving ergonomics and reducing setup time. Hydraulic control enables precise force, speed, and dwell adjustments, making the press suitable for forming, molding, punching, and assembly operations. For facilities that value versatility, stability, and ease of tooling access, the Trim press is a highly efficient choice.
The trim press combines a rigid column structure with advanced hydraulic control to deliver consistent, high‑precision forming performance. Its large, fully supported platens accommodate oversized dies and tooling, while the four‑column design ensures excellent parallelism and minimal deflection. Hydraulic power provides full‑tonnage capability throughout the stroke, enabling deep drawing, compression molding, laminating, punching, and assembly applications. Many models include programmable controls, safety guarding, adjustable stroke settings, and customizable platen sizes. The open design allows easy access for die changes, maintenance, and automation integration. Manufacturers benefit from improved part quality, reduced scrap, and reliable performance across demanding production environments.
HIGHEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT
We Give You More Press For Your Money.
To be competitive today’s economy requires that manufactures run their operations more efficiently and cost effectively than ever before. We offer the highest ROI (return on investment) in the industry. MetalPress gives you high-quality products for a reasonable investment and with more features than any other company. Simply put, we give you the most bang for your buck!
HYDRAULIC EJECTION
Added Flexibility for Your Trim Dies.
All our trim presses can include hydraulic center ejection as useful option. This gives to tremendous flexibility in the type of trim dies to can use in our trim press.
IT'S ALL ABOUT CONTROL
Greater Control Means Greater Efficiency.
Our trim presses can be ordered with an advance Safety PLC control with large color HMI screens with easy to read graphics.. See all press functions and parameters on a clear visual layout, and easily change anything on the fly. Now that is real control.
CHOOSE YOUR CONTROL SYSTEM
We Give You Options of PLC & HMI.
Select the control system that is best for you and easiest for your maintenance team.
DIGITAL POSITION SENSOR
No More Messing Around with Setting Up Limit Switches.
Our presses can be ordered with a digital micropulse transducer sensor which provides precise ram positioning, infinite setup flexibility and greatly simplify and speed up die setup. The setup data is fed back to the control system and can be recalled as a “recipe” for future reuse.
ZERO-FORCE TOUCH BUTTONS
Important for Worker Safety and Good Health.
Our standard touch buttons have to be pressed together or the press will not start the down cycle. This is another layer of worker safety. In addition, the buttons are designed to fit the shape of the hand and to help alleviate the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve disorders common to repetitive operator interfaces.
SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS
Worker safety should not be an option when ordering a press.
We are very serious about worker safety. That is why all our trim presses include full size CAT4 safety light curtains as a standard feature. The light curtains work along with the other safety features to ensure worker safety at all times. Worker safety is our highest priority, and it always will be.
REMOVABLE PLUG PLATE
Flexibility for Your Changing Production Needs.
All our trim presses have the built-in flexibility of having a drop through hole or a solid base platen using a removable plug plate. We understand each project is different and we give you the option to adapt the trim press to meet your current and future needs.
BUILT-IN HEAT EXCHANGER
No Need for Centralized Cooling.
All our trim presses can be ordered with a built-in, full size, high quality, water cooled heat exchanger that will keep the press oil at an optimal level.
4 AIR BLAST VALVES WITH TIMER
Keep Your Dies Clean Between Every Trim Cycle.
Four air blast valves for removing flash and debris are available with a programmed timer built into the HMI screen.
AUTOMATIC TIE BAR LUBRICATION
No More Need to Remember to Lubricate the Tie Bars
Our optional automatic tie bar lubrication system will reduce the scoring on the tie bars and thus will extend the lifetime of the press and the press precision. The “set and forget” system simplifies maintenance and even warns the operator to refill the lubrication oil container.
2 CORE PUNCHES
Built-In Flexibility.
All our trim presses can be ordered with core punches. The core punch sequence and timing is fully customizable using the HMI screen, and the simple step-by-step setup routine. The setup then becomes part of the overall die recipe that can recalled at any time.
HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS
We Use Brand Name Components You Know, Already Use and Trust.
We use only the finest quality components that are open source, and readily available locally in your area, or from our online parts store. We do not use any impossible to find proprietary components.
ROBOT INTERFACE
Increase Production by Adding A Robot
Optional robot interface I/O's can or ordered and will be built right into the HMI screen with 3 different modes. Choose from manual mode operation having the worker operate the whole press, semi-automatic mode having the worker on the front removing trimmed castings and a robot on the back loading castings, or fully automatic mode with our automated part unloader on the front and a robot on the back. We can customize these modes to your specific requirements.
PARTS UNLOADER
Automate Trimmed Parts Removal.
Our optional pneumatic or hydraulic parts unloader can fully automate the removal for trimmed castings. Increase production speed and accuracy.
PNEUMATIC SAFETY DOOR
Add Even More Worker Safety.
Add our optional pneumatic safety door for enhanced worker safety. The door has an electronic safety edge which stops the press if triggered.
REMOTE SERVICE
We Can Remotely Troubleshoot Your Trim Press from Our Facility.
Our Trim Presses can include a Remote Connectivity Unit which allows our press technicians to remotely check the performance of the press, make any needed changes to the program or HMI, or to troubleshoot it directly from our service center. The customer is only required to connect the unit to the Internet via an Ethernet cable. We handle the rest.
INDUSTRY 4.0 REMOTE MONITORING
Remotely Monitor Your Trim Press Performance From Any Device.
As an option, all our presses are available with Industry 4.0 remote performance monitoring units which feature a custom dashboard. You can not only monitor press performance, but you can be notified before an issue occurs. Included are condition based maintenance reminders and shift performance statistics. Minimize impact of emergencies and maximize press uptime, and productivity. Monitor what is going on with the trim press and your production efficiency from any device, anywhere in the world.
SIX STANDARD SIZES
Flexible Range of Applications.
Available from 35 tons all the way up to 200 tons the MPTP Series of 4 post hydraulic trim presses can handle any application.
| Model | US Tons | Metric Tons |
| MPTP-35-2238 | 35 | 32 |
| MPTP-50-2548 | 50 | 45 |
| MPTP-75-2852 | 75 | 70 |
| MPTP-100-3658 | 100 | 90 |
| MPTP-150-4860 | 150 | 140 |
| MPTP-200-4860 | 200 | 180 |
Applications of the Trim Press
A trim press is widely used for compression molding because it delivers uniform pressure across large platens, ensuring consistent material flow and part density. The four‑column structure maintains excellent parallelism, which is essential for molding rubber components, composite panels, thermoset parts, and high‑strength laminates. Hydraulic control allows precise adjustment of pressure, dwell time, and temperature integration. Manufacturers rely on this press for producing gaskets, seals, composite structures, and molded industrial components with repeatable accuracy.
The trim press is ideal for deep‑draw applications that require full‑stroke tonnage and controlled forming speed. Hydraulic power provides consistent force throughout the entire stroke, preventing tearing, wrinkling, or thinning of the material. The large, stable platens accommodate deep‑draw dies for automotive panels, cookware, appliance housings, and industrial enclosures. The rigid 4‑post design ensures uniform pressure distribution, improving part quality and extending tool life.
Laminating operations benefit from the trim press’s ability to apply even pressure across wide surfaces. This makes it ideal for bonding wood veneers, composite sheets, insulation panels, rubber layers, and engineered materials. Hydraulic control allows precise pressure and dwell settings, ensuring strong, uniform adhesion. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and furniture manufacturing rely on 4‑post presses for high‑quality lamination processes.
The trim hydraulic press provides the rigidity and control needed for bending, forming, coining, and shaping sheet metal. Its large platens support oversized tooling, while hydraulic power ensures consistent forming pressure. This makes it suitable for producing brackets, frames, structural components, and precision‑formed parts. The open design allows easy access for tool changes and integration with automation systems.
Hydraulic presses are commonly used for press‑fit assembly, bearing installation, bushing insertion, and straightening operations. The 4‑post design provides a stable, accessible work area for handling large or awkward components. Operators can precisely control force and speed, ensuring accurate assembly without damaging parts. This makes the press ideal for automotive, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery manufacturing.
The uniform pressure and rigid structure of a trim press make it suitable for powder compacting applications. Manufacturers use it to form powdered metals, ceramics, and composite materials into dense, uniform shapes before sintering. The press’s ability to maintain parallelism and apply consistent force ensures high‑quality compaction with minimal variation.
The trim press is used to form plastic and rubber sheets into specific shapes or textures. Its large platens accommodate wide molds, while hydraulic control ensures consistent forming pressure and temperature integration. This makes it ideal for producing mats, pads, seals, protective covers, and industrial rubber components.
For die‑cutting operations involving large sheets of rubber, foam, plastics, or composites, the trim press provides the stability and uniform pressure needed for clean, accurate cuts. The open design allows easy loading of oversized materials, while the hydraulic system ensures consistent cutting force across the entire surface. This improves edge quality and reduces scrap.
Many industries use trim presses for controlled load testing, component calibration, and structural simulation. The press can apply precise, repeatable force to evaluate material strength, part durability, or assembly integrity. Its rigid structure and programmable controls make it suitable for R&D labs, quality assurance departments, and engineering test environments.
The 4‑post design provides 360‑degree access to the die area, making it ideal for applications involving large or complex tooling. Operators can easily load, align, and maintain dies from any side, reducing setup time and improving ergonomics. This accessibility is especially valuable in industries with frequent tooling changes or oversized molds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trim Press
A trim press provides superior rigidity, balanced load distribution, and excellent platen parallelism thanks to its four‑column structure. Unlike C‑frame presses, which can experience side‑loading and deflection, the 4‑post design maintains uniform pressure across the entire work surface. This makes it ideal for large dies, deep‑draw tooling, compression molding, and applications requiring consistent force throughout the stroke. The open design also provides full 360‑degree access to the die area, improving ergonomics and reducing setup time. For manufacturers who need stability, precision, and versatility, the 4‑post hydraulic press offers a highly efficient and reliable solution.
A 4‑post hydraulic press is ideal for applications that require uniform pressure, large platens, and full‑stroke tonnage. Common uses include compression molding, deep drawing, laminating, forming, coining, powder compacting, and press‑fit assembly. The rigid column structure ensures excellent parallelism, making it suitable for precision forming and large‑surface processes. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, composites, plastics, rubber, and general manufacturing rely on trim presses for their ability to handle oversized tooling and deliver consistent, repeatable results.
The 4‑post design ensures that force is applied evenly across the entire platen, reducing deflection and maintaining precise alignment between the upper and lower tooling. This uniform pressure distribution is essential for processes like deep drawing, compression molding, and laminating, where even minor variations can affect part thickness, density, or surface finish. Hydraulic power provides full‑tonnage capability throughout the stroke, allowing operators to control forming speed, dwell time, and pressure with high accuracy. The result is improved part quality, reduced scrap, and longer tool life.
Yes — trim presses integrate easily with automation systems, including robotic loading, conveyors, material‑handling equipment, and in‑press sensors. The open design provides excellent access for automated tooling changes, part removal, and inline inspection. Many presses include programmable controls, safety guarding, and communication interfaces that support Industry 4.0 connectivity. This makes the 4‑post press ideal for high‑volume production environments where consistency, repeatability, and reduced labor requirements are priorities.
Yes — trim presses are available to customers throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Manufacturers across North America rely on these presses for forming, molding, laminating, and assembly applications that require high precision and large tooling capacity. Regional availability ensures faster delivery, reliable technical support, and easy access to replacement parts. Customers can choose from multiple tonnage capacities, platen sizes, stroke lengths, and control packages to match their production requirements.
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