Chris P Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I bought a decent hydraulic press yesterday and I'm trying to find a little information on it. The only identifying marks I've found on the press itself is a tag that says "Jett Press." The lettering is kind of pealing off and there may have been more, nothing I can see. If anyone has any info on this press or what it might have been used for that would be really helpful. It may be modified to fit my needs, but I'm always curious about machines and their history. Some interesting things of note: The press has removable heating rods in the pressing platforms, I assume to keep them from acting as a heat sink. It also has two control panels one with a timer for 0-60 seconds (probably for the cycling controlled by the switch below). The switch is labeled "clamp cycle" "manual" and "transfer cycle." I'm not sure what this means exactly. Any light anyone could shed on this would be great... Thanks a lot for any help. FWIW, I can't find any info on "jett press" on Google... Here are some pics stolen from the CL ad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric sprado Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 That is a BEAUTY!!! Can't believe all the settings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r smith Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I think it is a heated platen press. A place I used to work at had one similar, and like you just wanted it for the press and I can't remember the original application. Maybe some kind of plastic mold curing but the memory is very fuzzy. Great score by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r smith Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 This one may be similar: http://www.machinetools.com/us/listings/view/phi-sb-347c-5-m2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciladog Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I believe what you have there is a rubber mold vulcanizing press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would think the ''manual'' setting is for free form use, the others??? If you can find out the gpm and mtr hp. that would be handy. If those are small say 1gpm x 1 1/2hp you're looking at replacing the mtr and pump for forging use cause otherwise it will be a very slow press.....I looks like the cyl can handle the needed psi from the gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptree Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I agree a heated platen molding press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'll have to look into the gpm. The motor is 1 1/2hp... It has two pumps, but I think its one pump for each cylinder. I'll take a closer look to see if it says the gpm. Thanks for your help everyone. I'm researching heated platen molding presses now ;). I hope I don't have to revamp it too much, but if nothing else it should be a good base to work from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The machine may be set up to allow for closed die forming, of whatever material, then there would be a need for ejector pins, to push the part out of the die cavity. I am sure you will find good use for that machine. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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