Two Point Gap Frame Presses
What is a Two Point Press?
A two-point gap frame press (sometimes called a two-point C-frame mechanical press) is a type of stamping press that has two connection points between the slide (ram) and the crankshaft or eccentric gears instead of just one. These presses give you the accessibility of a C-frame design but with greater strength, balance, and precision for bigger or more demanding stamping jobs. If you haven’t already, check out our metal stamping press videos.
Options
- Built-in Tonnage Monitor
- Light Curtains
- Servo Feeds
- Custom Bolster Machining
- Quick Die Change
- Automation Systems
Standard Features
- Frame
- Machined for Strain Links (Tonnage Monitor)
- Drilled Provision for Knock Out Mechanism
- Able to Accept Air Cushions
- Pre-Drilled and Tapped to Accept Light Curtain
- Drive Train Features a Low Inertia Design with the Gears Running in a Totally Enclosed Oil Reservoir
- High-Performance Wet Clutch and Brake Air Actuated Combination Clutch and Brake
- Automatic Recirculating Oil Lubrication System
- Powered Die Height Adjustment & Electronic Die Height Indicator
- Air Counterbalance System
- Automatic Oil Lubrication System for Air Counterbalance Cylinders
- Hydraulic Overload Protection
- Die Safety Block
- Vibration Isolation Mounts
- Die Area Lights (2)
- PC1 Clutch/Brake & Electrical Control System
- Programmable Limit Switch (8)
- Die Protection (8)
How to Choose the Right Size Gap Frame Press?
When choosing the right size gap frame press for metal stamping, it’s important to match the press capacity and features with your specific tooling and production needs. Start by calculating the required tonnage based on the material type, thickness, and part size, and select a press that provides at least 20–30% more capacity for safe and efficient operation. Make sure the bed size and slide area can accommodate your die, and check that the shut height and stroke length are compatible with your tooling. Consider a two-point gap frame if your loads are spread across a wider die. Finally, think about speed, rigidity, and future flexibility so that the press not only meets your current requirements but also allows room for growth and different stamping applications.