Operation Preplanning; Workpiece Considerations - Baileigh Industrial HSP-30M Operator's Manual

OPERATION PREPLANNING

This is a general discussion on press operation and is not intended to be an exact step-by-step
procedure. This is intended to create a broad thought process to be considered prior to using
the press to stimulate the operator into thinking about as many possible scenarios that could
cause injury or material damage. The operator should then take all steps they can think of to
prevent or protect against such possible scenarios
The following is a listing of some of the most common procedures the operator shall take
into consideration and employ. The specific application will require the operator to
address any items not covered here.
 Provide a container or applicable padding under the press to protect the part when it drops.
 Positions the heel plates to support the workpiece, and aligns the press pin or tooling on the
part to be pressed.
 Preload the workpiece prior to proceeding with the full pressing operation.
 View the setup from various angles, and verify that the ram remains aligned with and
centered with the workpiece and the bed.
 Relieves the hydraulic pressure and allows the ram to return to the retracted position.
WARNING:
the piece part may cause serious injury.
Never compress springs or objects that when compressed, could shatter, or explode
out of the press causing serious injury.

Workpiece Considerations

Before using this hydraulic press, you must inspect the workpiece. This is not a comprehensive
list but rather a list of common issues. It is up to you to address any additional special items
required to prepare your workpiece for press operations. Not addressing the items below can
lead to galled, seized, or broken housings. Ignoring any of the items listed can lead to a
workpiece or tooling being ejected from the press, which could cause severe injury or death.
 Material Strength: Make sure that the workpiece material is designed to withstand the
intended force the press will apply.
 Material Cleanliness: Make sure that the workpiece is clean and that all burrs, grit, rust, or
damage is removed from the pressing path. Light oiling on the components may prevent
galling or seizing.
Failure to center the piece part on the blocks and the ram to
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