Levi Prince Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I am looking at making a forge press, but I am seeing totally different components from everyone's different presses. Some people say 5hp can get you 50tons, some say it can't even get 20. My question is, I can easily get a 5hp 3450rpm or 1750rpm motor locally, so if I paired that with a 16gpm pump, what size cylinder can I expect to push at a decent speed with that? I know the calculations, but I really just don't know what kind of speed I should be shooting for. I'm not picky about what kind of tonnage I get as long as it's more than 20. I can get a different size pump as well but 16 just seemed to be the most commonly used one with a 5hp motor. Also, I've seen most of the responses to these types of post just saying "it depends", which really isn't helpful, so if no one has a relatively straightforward answer I would prefer to just not read unhelpful ones. I know these things all depend on what components you pick, but I'm asking what I can expect to get with a 5hp motor and (probably) a 16gpm pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 From one canucklehead to another i went with a 5hp motor and all componants came from princess auto almost 3 years still sqeesin got about 20t its all you'll need make a flat die and a fuller die they'll do the bulk of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boykinblacksmith Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 im currently building a press with 5hp 230v motor and a 16gmp pump. im also using a 4' bore 8' stroke. i have all the parts, minus a hose or 2 and some fittings. i just dont know where to start. my design is very similar to the coal iron bench top. but im separating my motor,pump,tank from the press itself so i can use the hydraulic unit elsewhere when needed. i know this post is old but did you ever finish your press? anything you would change about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 MY press is h frame and next time or this one i might do the same as you and seperate the unit to make a smaller set up than i have now but i did [put it on wheels for moving around and storage.One thing for sure if i do another one is go smaller on the frame steel i went with all 4''x4'' by 1/4'' next one will be 2''x2'' by 1/4 to save some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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