Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
#972200, 972210, 972220
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REV#072020
Operation
Procedure
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Always use the supplied nose pieces. The flat nose piece will be good for most pressing and
flattening operations. The step style nose piece will work well for pressing bearing, bushing
and parts that have a hole that the nose piece will fit into. This nose piece will help support or
hold the piece during pressing operations.
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There are two table plates that should always be used as a backing plate during pressing
operations. You will find notches in these table plates to allow you to use the press as a
straightening press for axles, shafts, etc. and most round stock.
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When using your press always use the highest table setting to minimize the stroke distance of
the ram.
NOTE:
Only use supplied table pins. Do not weld or pin table.
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Once a part is put in the press and is clamped or braced securely, close the pumping unit
release valve handle. (Clockwise).
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Pump the handle to lower the ram. Pump until pressing operation is completed. If you need to
maintain pressure leave the valve on the pumping unit closed.
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When operation is complete, turn the valve counterclockwise to release pressure and raise the
ram. Once the ram has been raising just above the work close valve again and repeat
operation on the next part. There is no need to raise the ram all the way to the top each time.
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If pressing application requires a certain tonnage, press until the gauge reads the appropriate
tonnage then stop. Release pressure and repeat operation.
NOTE
: Never pump the ram down fully and dead head the ram in the cylinder. Only build pressure
when using the table plates or a part is being pressed. Failure to do this may cause ram seal damage
and leaking.
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If the application requires off center pressing, loosen the head ram traverse plate bolts and
slide head left or right to the area where pressing is required. You may now proceed with the
operation. When head is returned to the center position snug these bolts up to prevent
unexpected movement.
