Servo-Hydraulic Presses
Compare four-post, straight-sided, powder compaction and die spotting presses by process, tooling and control requirements.
Choose a Servo-Hydraulic Press for Your Process
A servo-hydraulic press uses a servo-controlled pump drive to provide hydraulic force with a programmed motion and pressure cycle. MetalPress offers four-post and straight-sided production presses, plus dedicated powder compaction and die spotting/mold tryout machines.
Start with your process and tooling, then open the matching product below for model-specific specifications. For help selecting a family, send your servo-hydraulic press requirements with the part, force, working area and cycle information.
Explore the Four Servo-Hydraulic Press Families
An open four-post layout for production tooling and access from multiple sides. Compare the working area, stroke, loading method and auxiliary tooling functions.
A straight-sided production platform for larger force and tooling requirements. Define frame loading, platen area, guidance and the programmed working cycle.
A dedicated powder compacting press for forming green compacts in a die. Plan the powder, part geometry, tooling motion, pressing stages and ejection together.
Dedicated toolroom equipment for controlled die or mold closing, contact inspection, fitting and tryout. Match the platen access and motion requirements to the tool.
Compare Servo-Hydraulic Press Families
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| Press family | Published force range | Application to evaluate | Selection checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP-SV 4-Post Servo-Hydraulic Press | 35–200 US ton-force 32–180 metric tonne-force | Forming, drawing, molding, trimming and assembly projects suited to the selected tooling. | Between-column clearance, die size and weight, force profile, loading access and ejection. |
| MHS-SV Straight-Sided Servo-Hydraulic Press | 110–2,200 US ton-force 100–2,000 metric tonne-force | Production forming and drawing where force, tooling size and frame support guide the choice. | Required force, platen dimensions, permitted loading, guidance, stroke and production cycle. |
| MPC-SV Powder Compaction Servo Press | 44–660 US ton-force 40–600 metric tonne-force | Metal, ceramic and other engineered powder compaction, subject to material and tooling review. | Powder and green-part requirements, compaction force, die interface, motion and ejection sequence. |
| MSP-SB-SV Servo-Hydraulic Die Spotting & Mold Tryout Press | 75–660 US ton-force 70–600 metric tonne-force | Die spotting, mold contact verification, fitting and tooling tryout. | Tool envelope and weight, opening, platen access, positioning and inspection sequence. |
Connect the Application to the Right Product
For deep drawing and metal forming, compare the MTP-SV four-post press and MHS-SV straight-sided press around the force profile, tool envelope and loading arrangement. Use the compression molding, trimming and straightening guides to define the process and auxiliary functions.
For hot stamping, include the tool-temperature, cooling and transfer requirements in the project review. Powder compaction belongs with the MPC-SV powder compaction press and its material-specific powder pressing applications. For controlled mold or die contact work, use the dedicated MSP-SB-SV spotting and tryout press.
Review Documented Press Project Experience
Follow the documented stages of a straight-sided servo-hydraulic press project below. For powder-compaction equipment, review the 100-ton powder press testing and inspection story alongside the MPC-SV product specifications.
Engineering and Build
Review the 200-ton straight-sided servo-hydraulic press project for an Ohio manufacturer. Read the project story.
Pre-Commissioning
See the documented pre-commissioning stage for the straight-sided press project. Read the project story.
Shipment and Commissioning
Follow the shipment and commissioning story for the straight-sided servo-hydraulic press. Read the project story.
Request a Servo-Hydraulic Press Recommendation
Send the process and material, part and tooling drawings, required force and pressure profile, tool dimensions and weight, stroke and daylight, speed/position stages, and target output. Include accuracy, monitoring, utility and automation requirements.
Identify the MTP-SV, MHS-SV, MPC-SV, MSP-SB-SV family if selected, or describe the operation for a recommendation. Agree the proposed configuration, operating limits, acceptance tests, documentation, commissioning and training scope with the equipment team.
Servo-Hydraulic Press Selection Questions
What is the difference between the four servo-hydraulic families?
MTP-SV and MHS-SV are production press platforms with different frame layouts and published force ranges. MPC-SV is dedicated to powder compaction, while MSP-SB-SV is dedicated to die spotting and mold tryout. Compare the process, tooling and motion requirements before choosing a family.
What can be programmed in a servo-hydraulic press cycle?
Depending on the configuration, the controls can define approach and working speeds, positions, pressure stages, hold time, decompression, return and auxiliary actions. Agree the required sequence and feedback with the selected product specification.
How should I compare energy use?
Use the complete working and idle cycle, production output, pump drive and auxiliary equipment to establish a comparison. Request a defined measurement or calculation basis for the proposed configuration rather than applying one savings percentage to every press.
Which details matter when comparing four-post and straight-sided frames?
Compare the tool envelope, loading access, required force, platen guidance and the permitted load location. Confirm the proposed frame and loading limits against the actual tooling rather than choosing by frame name alone.
What information should I send for a quotation?
Provide the operation, material, part and tooling information, force and motion profile, working area, stroke and opening, target cycle, accuracy and data requirements, utilities and all auxiliary, automation and safeguarding requirements.
Engineering Resources and Drive Comparisons
For the drive and control principles, read how a servo-hydraulic press works and the press kinematics and frame rigidity guide. Compare alternatives in the four-post servo-hydraulic versus traditional hydraulic guide and servo-electric versus servo-hydraulic comparison.
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