This calculator can be used to estimate the production capabilities of hydraulic presses and pressbrakes. Speeds for each style of Pacific Press product can be found on the “Products/Technology” pages of this web site.
The speeds available can be used in any combination during a cycle except no work can be done in rapid advance. Stroke distances of less than one inch in rapid advance and ¼” in pressing speeds are not practical (example: If you require a 1” total stroke, the press would run in pressing speed down and fast return up but not ½” rapid advance and ½” pressing with 1” fast return). Also note that the total of advance distance and return distance must be equal.
The feed delay input can be an estimate of the time to hand feed a blank part or the time for a feed system to position the material. Other delays include things like dwell time, unload time or secondary operation times if required.
Instructions: Input values in the blue spaces. The program will calculate the times, percent of time in each function, cycle time in minutes; seconds and cycles per minute. |