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Cutting appliance housings · Hydraulic Press Machine

500 Ton Four Pillar Hydraulic Press for Cutting & Trimming Appliance Housings

500T Rated Capacity
100 mm/s Slider Down Speed
7–12 mm/s Slider Pressing Speed
90 mm/s Slider Return Speed
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01 — Press System

500 Ton Four Pillar Hydraulic Press Machine

The 500-ton four-pillar hydraulic press provides a robust, high-efficiency production platform engineered for the rapid cutting and trimming of sheet-metal appliance housings. This system secures clean edge profiles and tight geometry tolerances while optimizing tooling life within heavily automated consumer goods manufacturing cells.

Use Case

Appliance enclosure fabrication requires precise perimeter shearing and clear cutout profiling to guarantee tight fit-ups during final shell assembly and welding. This press delivers the uniform force distribution and rigid bed stability needed to process pre-painted or galvanized sheets without damaging critical protective coatings.

Core Applications

  • Perimeter edge trimming, blanking, and high-speed corner sectioning of pre-formed sheet metal cabinets
  • Multi-hole piercing, complex structural slotting, and window cutout punching for appliance internal frames

Material

  • Cold-rolled carbon steel sheets and highly corrosion-resistant galvanized steel stocks
  • Decorative pre-painted or vinyl-coated steel sheets and lightweight structural aluminum panels

Typical Products Processed

  • Washing machine outer cabinets, front wrap wrappers, top lids, and internal drum support brackets
  • Refrigerator side panel shells, main door skins, bottom freezer drawers, and compressor mounting bases

Key Functions

  • Integrated hydraulic shock absorption to smoothly neutralize severe breakthrough snap-through forces during heavy blanking
  • Proportional stroke positioning to execute precise, multi-depth piercing sequences across varying material thicknesses

Why 500 Ton Hydraulic Press?

  • Delivers the massive shearing force and wide bed area required to cleanly process large-format white goods body panels
  • Four-pillar guiding system eliminates platen tilting under off-center loading, extending expensive die cutting edge lifespans

02 — Technical Specifications

SM 500 HP – HYDRAULIC PRESS MACHINE COMPLETE TECHNICAL DATA

The SM 500 HP hydraulic press provides high-tonnage stability and precision-controlled shearing profiles tailored for large-format sheet metal processing. Its rigid four-column architecture keeps platen deflection to an absolute minimum, ensuring burr-free cuts on high-volume appliance housing lines.

Capacity

  • Maximum pressing force capacity of 5000 kN
  • Minimum adjustable stripping force capacity of 500 kN

Structural Design

  • Four pillar monolithic heavy steel plate assembly optimized for minimum deflection
  • Finite element analysis engineered structure for balanced shock absorption

Frame Type

  • Ultra rigid pre tensioned column tie rod frame architecture
  • Low stress welded steel base structure with high rigidity

Hydraulic System

  • Variable displacement axial piston pump fluid delivery assembly
  • High efficiency dynamic oil filtration and temperature regulation circuits

Main Ram Stroke

  • Maximum slide vertical travel distance of 800 mm
  • Precision electronic depth adjustment resolution of 0.01 mm

Working Hydraulic Pressure

  • Maximum continuous operating fluid pressure of 250 bar
  • Safety relief valve peak pressure setting of 280 bar

Daylight Gap

  • Maximum open vertical daylight window space of 1200 mm
  • Minimum closed shut die space height of 400 mm

Approach Speed

  • Fast downward advance slide rapid travel speed of 220 mm/Sec
  • Soft touch tool entry slowing speed of 12 mm/Sec

Pressing / Drawing Speed

  • Micro controlled high precision cutting speed of 5 to 20 mm/Sec
  • Infinitely variable pressing velocity profile for thin sheets

Return Speed

  • Rapid upward ram ascent extraction speed of 180 mm/Sec
  • Integrated multi stage pre ascent decompression cycle timing

Bed / Platen Size Platen

  • Total clear bolster bed width left to right of 1600 mm
  • Total clear bolster bed depth front to back of 1400 mm

Columns

  • Hardened induction chrome plated solid steel column diameter of 180 mm
  • Extended guidance guide bushings with automated grease lubrication

Working Envelope

  • Total horizontal interior clearance space of 1600 by 1400 mm
  • Maximum permissible upper tool mass weight of 6500 kg

Control System

  • Industrial programmable logic controller with graphic touchscreen interface
  • Dual axis linear transducer position tracking accuracy of 0.01 mm

Main Motor Power

  • Primary high efficiency electric motor output of 45 kW
  • Secondary auxiliary pilot hydraulic system motor of 7 kW

Valves & Hydraulics

  • High frequency response proportional flow control cartridge blocks
  • Main cylinder fast pre fill valve integration setup

Automation

  • Robotic arm loader and unloader communications interface ports
  • Hydraulic quick die action clamping system control connections

Safety Features

  • Dual channel safety light curtains guarding front and rear areas
  • Automated mechanical anti drop safety locking block system

SM 500 HP — Model Specifications

  • Nominal Force: 5000 KN
  • Maximum Hydraulic Pressure: 25 MPa
  • Max Opening Height of the Slider: 1000 mm
  • Max Stroke of the Slider: 600 mm
  • Effective Bed Size: 800 × 800 mm
  • Slider Down Speed: 100 mm/s
  • Slider Pressing Speed: 7–12 mm/s
  • Slider Return Speed: 90 mm/s
  • Ejector Cylinder Nominal Force: 500 KN
  • Stroke of the Ejection Cylinder: 300 mm
Production Case Study

Cutting & Trimming Appliance Housings Production Line

0.6 – 2.0 mmThickness
1500 x 1200 mmSheet Size
10–30 secondsCycle time
450-600 PartsOutput/Hour
Burr formations prevented entirely
Edge deformation avoided cleanly
Coating damage stopped completely
Yield rates maximized fully
Production capacity increased significantly
Component dimensions matched perfectly
Downstream scrap eliminated totally

03 — Die / Mold System

Precision Cutting & Trimming Appliance Housings Die Mold Engineering

This precision tooling system features heavy-duty shearing profiles engineered to deliver burr-free edge cuts across large-format consumer appliance cabinets. Its robust construction ensures long-term geometry retention and prevents edge deformation under continuous high-volume blanking.

Technical Specifications (Tooling)

Die Type

  • Heavy duty progressive blanking cutting and perimeter trimming die set
  • Multi station high volume industrial appliance housing tooling configuration

Die Materials

  • Premium shock resistant cold work alloy steel matrix
  • Solid tungsten carbide cutting edge inserts in maximum wear zones

Tool Configuration & Construction

  • Segmented matrix cutting blade layout featuring quick replacement capabilities
  • Heavy duty steel die shoes equipped with hardened guiding columns

Key Tooling Features

  • Integrated spring loaded polyurethane stripper blocks to secure sheets firmly
  • Automated scrap shedding chutes designed for clean slug disposal mechanisms

Alignment Accuracy

  • Shearing punch and die cutting clearance variance held within 0.025 mm
  • Guide pillar axis geometric concentricity tolerance restricted within 0.005 mm

Process Materials

  • Cold rolled carbon steel and highly corrosion resistant galvanized sheets
  • Pre painted decorative steel stocks and structural aluminum panel blanks

Surface Finish

  • Active shearing tool face edges precision ground down to Ra 0.25 microns
  • Advanced physical vapor deposition titanium nitride coating applied at 0.004 mm thickness

Tool Life

  • Expected production span of 200000 cycles before mandatory blade sharpening
  • Total structural tooling lifespan capacity reaching 3000000 production cycles
Case Study (Die Performance)

Precision Cutting & Trimming Appliance Housings Die Mold

High-Carbon High-ChromiumDie Material
60-62 HRCHardness
Vacuum Gas TemperingHeat Treatment
Edge burrs eliminated completely
Sheet deformation prevented entirely
Blade chipping stopped totally
Coating scratches avoided cleanly
Sharpening intervals extended significantly
Production uptime maximized fully
Geometric rejection plummeted sharply

04 — Product Application

Where Precision Cutting & Trimming Appliance Housings Are Used

Precision-cut and trimmed appliance housings form the foundational structural enclosures for major consumer white goods and commercial utility appliances. These highly accurate sheet metal casings shield internal mechanical systems, reduce operating noise, and provide the clean aesthetic exteriors demanded by global retail markets.

Industry Applications

These cleanly trimmed structural components are indispensable across the global consumer electronics, high-volume home appliance, and commercial food service equipment manufacturing industries. Their exact geometric accuracy ensures reliable performance on rapid robotic assembly lines, helping major OEMs satisfy international consumer safety and durability standards.

Washing Machine Cabinets

Precision-trimmed outer steel panels and wrappers wrap around the internal shock-absorbing wash drum mechanisms to form a rigid structural box. These robust enclosures maintain strict dimensional tolerances to ensure zero panel rattling during high-speed spin cycles while resisting continuous moisture exposure.

Refrigerator Outer Shells

Large-format pre-painted or galvanized steel side panels and front door skins frame the primary thermal insulation envelope of the cooling unit. The clean-sheared edges permit seamless right-angle bending and tight corner joints, preventing cool air leaks and ensuring long-term thermal efficiency.

Dishwasher Enclosure Panels

Heavy-duty corrosion-resistant steel outer panels and door wrappers encapsulate the high-temperature internal wash plumbing and spray arms. Perfect structural profiling guarantees an airtight perimeter seal during active operation, completely avoiding external steam leaks or water damage in home kitchens.

Microwave and Oven Casings

Precision-pierced outer wrap hoods and ventilated internal structural frames house high-voltage heating components and electronic control circuits safely. The burr-free venting slots allow optimal heat dissipation and exhaust flow while completely isolating users from internal electrical hazards.

Finished Product Gallery

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05 — Key Advantages

Why Choose the 500-Ton Sinter Hydraulic Press

The 500-Ton Sinter Hydraulic Press combines high structural rigidity with integrated snap-through shock absorption to deliver clean, burr-free cuts across large sheet metal panels. Its precision depth control and minimal frame deflection protect surface coatings, boosting downstream assembly efficiency and lowering overall scrap costs.

Technical & Commercial Benefits

01

Integrated Breakthrough Shock Absorption

Advanced hydraulic dampening systems smoothly neutralize massive snap-through forces generated at the exact moment of metal breakthrough. Dampening this violent energy spike protects expensive tool steel blades from chipping, extending the operating lifespan of the cutting dies.

02

Ultra-Rigid Four-Column Deflection Resistance

The heavy-duty prestressed pillar assembly maintains strict platen alignment even under asymmetric or off-center shearing loads. Keeping the upper and lower tools perfectly aligned guarantees uniform cutting clearances, completely preventing panel edge burrs and distortion.

03

Protection of Pre-Painted and Galvanized Surfaces

Micro-programmable speed controls execute a soft-touch tool entry profile that brings the punch into contact with the sheet gently. Eliminating harsh impact vibrations prevents the metal from slipping, keeping delicate decorative vinyl or anti-corrosion zinc coatings scratch-free.

04

Micro-Adjustable Precision Stroke Depth Control

Dual-axis linear transducers continuously track the slide position to regulate downward travel with an accuracy down to a fraction of a millimeter. This precise travel limit allows multi-depth piercing and clean edge trimming without over-penetrating, minimizing tool wear.

05

Rapid Production Cycle Throughput

High-speed variable displacement pumps deliver accelerated ram approach and return velocities to compress total cycle times down to seconds. Boosting hourly output rates helps high-volume white goods manufacturers meet strict daily quotas on rapid automated lines.

06

Significant Downstream Scrap and Rework Savings

Consistently producing dimensionally perfect panels with clean edge profiles eliminates the need for manual secondary deburring or grinding. Delivering assembly-ready components straight from the press bed slashes factory labor hours and maximizes net operational margins.

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