Welding Repair and Modification of a Hydraulic Press from 2000 t to 3000 t Pressing Force

Original condition of the press

Original condition of the press

Completely disassembled press

Crack in the press body

Crack in the press body

Preparation of a FE analysis for calculating the modified press body’s loading capacity

Segments of the completely disassembled press body

Mechanical machining of the individual segments

Mechanical machining of the individual segments

Mechanical machining of the individual segments

Assembly of the press body enhanced with various anchor plates and six tension rods

Assembly of the press body enhanced with various anchor plates and six tension rods

Finished and assembled press body

Finished and assembled press body