A hydraulic press is a machine that applies hydraulic fluid pressure to create large amounts of force to shape, cut, compress, or assemble metal parts through metal forming and manufacturing processes.

Key Features:

• Hydraulic Force: Hydraulic presses operate on Pascal's Law, which says, "Pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions." These machines create a high pressing force.
• Versatility: Hydraulic presses can perform a wide variety of manufacturing operations, including punching, forging, molding, deep drawing, and forming metal sheets with high accuracy and with control.
• Variety of Applications: Hydraulic presses can be used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, appliance manufacturing, and metal fabrication or stamping. They can produce items from car body panels to compressed scrap metal or produce tight tolerance parts.

The main benefit of a hydraulic press is the ability to apply a precise and changeable force while operating smoothly. Hydraulic presses are different from mechanical presses because they can accommodate a larger variable part size and shape; also, they require fewer moving parts and less maintenance. This flexibility and reliability has made hydraulic presses a staple in modern metalworking and heavy manufacturing. As industries are shifting towards greater precision and productivity, hydraulic presses continue to be an integral part of improving efficiency in metal forming.