A customer from Turkey recently visited Shandong Sunshine Machinery Co., Ltd. to inspect a 1,200-ton cold extrusion hydraulic press at our facility. During the visit, the customer reviewed the machine's overall structure, system configuration, and operating condition. They also discussed specific production requirements with our technical team to confirm the equipment specifications and assess whether the press would meet their future production needs.
During the client's visit, our technical team conducted an on-site trial run of the hydraulic press, demonstrating the operation of the main slide and the hydraulic cushion; the equipment functioned with smooth motion and precise control. We also provided the client with a detailed overview of the equipment specifications, control system, safety features, and after-sales support plan. The client thoroughly inspected the mechanical assembly, electrical control cabinet, hydraulic piping, and the overall operational performance of the machine.
When selecting a high-tonnage cold extrusion hydraulic press, nominal pressure is only one of the factors to consider. The workpiece material, die dimensions, working stroke, pressing speed, dwell time, and required production cycle all affect the choice of equipment.
During the inspection, the client discussed the press specifications, configuration options, and intended applications with our technical team. For cold extrusion in aluminum can production, particular attention was given to matching the hydraulic system and control method to the die design and process requirements.
Although the 1,200-ton cold extrusion hydraulic press is still under construction, the Turkish customer was satisfied with the progress made at the time of the visit. By inspecting the machine's overall structure, the components already assembled, and the installed configurations, the customer gained a better understanding of the equipment's current production status and manufacturing progress.
This four-column, heavy-duty cold extrusion hydraulic press is designed for forming aluminum cylinders through cold extrusion. It can also be used to form other metal components, including aluminum pressure vessels, automotive parts, and fasteners. For a 1,200-ton press, the frame and main load-bearing components are designed to withstand the rated pressing force and meet the requirements of the intended forming process.
The hydraulic system provides the pressure required for forming and works with the control system to operate the press. Pressing speed, working stroke, dwell time (pressure-holding time), and return stroke can be adjusted according to the process requirements. The available control functions depend on the machine's design and configuration.
During cold extrusion, slide movement and its interaction with the die have a direct effect on the forming results. Die height, working stroke, guiding mechanisms, and workpiece characteristics must all be considered when configuring and adjusting the press for the intended application.
The press is equipped with an independent hydraulic cushion system and a long-stroke main slide. Its closed-loop pressure control system helps maintain stable pressing conditions and improve consistency between formed parts. These features support the production of components for high-pressure vessels and help the machine operate reliably during extended production runs.