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A mechanical power
press shears, punches, forms, or assembles metal
or other materials by means of tools or dies
attached to slides or rams. Metalworking occurs by
placing stock on a bottom die and striking it with
a top die. The top die is attached to a crankshaft with connecting rods and
rotation of the
crankshaft is accomplished from a motor, flywheel, and gear
power transmission.
Typical mechanical power presses fall under
two primary categories with respect to their specific clutch
system:
Under these two categories
are lists of the specific barriers, guards and hazards for
each type of power press.
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![Mechanical Power Press Mechanical Power Press](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090509114332im_/http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/machineguarding/images/mechan2.jpg)
Mechanical power press |
For additional information on electrical requirements, covers and
auxiliary safeguarding for mechanical power presses, please refer to
the Press Safety Considerations page.
Online Mechanical Power Presses Injury Form
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Power presses, because
of their use in high-production manufacturing and
integral operator involvement, result in maximum
hazards. Careful operation and safety precautions
are extremely necessary.
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