Discover what a pellet press is, how it works, and its two main applications: industrial-scale production and high-precision laboratory sample preparation.
Discover how Joseph Bramah's 1795 hydraulic press used Pascal's Principle to multiply force, enabling forging, compression, and lifting in manufacturing.
Explore hydraulic press types: manual vs. automatic, H-frame vs. C-frame, and hydraulic vs. mechanical. Choose the right press for your lab or industrial needs.
Learn how metals are shaped using forging, casting, and machining. Understand malleability, ductility, and the trade-offs between hot and cold working.
Learn the critical safety measures for hydraulic press operation, including PPE, load limits, and pre-use inspections to prevent severe injury and equipment failure.
Compare hydraulic vs. electric presses: hydraulic offers immense force & durability, while electric excels in speed & precision. Find the best fit for your lab.
Learn how high-tonnage hydraulic presses densify solid-state battery cathodes, reduce interfacial impedance, and maximize energy density via cold pressing.
Discover the wide-ranging uses of hydraulic presses, from industrial metal forming and composite molding to precise laboratory sample preparation and materials testing.
Hydraulic presses are primarily built from high-strength steel for their frames and cylinders to withstand immense pressure. Learn about the key components and materials.
Learn the two primary XRF sample prep methods: pressed pellets for speed and fusion beads for ultimate accuracy. Understand the trade-offs to choose the right technique.
Servo presses offer precision control & data feedback. Pneumatic presses provide high-speed, low-cost force. Learn which is right for your application.
Learn about the key parts of a manual hydraulic press: frame, cylinder, piston, pump, and valves. Understand how they work together to generate powerful force.
Learn the critical steps for preparing pressed powder pellets, from grinding and binding to pressing, to ensure accurate XRF, FTIR, and other analyses.
Learn the essential XRF sample prep methods: pressed pellets for speed, fused beads for accuracy, and solid polishing. Ensure reliable data every time.
Learn the key differences between mechanical and hydraulic presses: how they generate force, their ideal applications, and how to choose the right one.
Discover how metals respond to force. Learn why they resist compression but can be bent, and the key role of ductility and yield strength in metalworking.
Learn the strength differences between brazed and welded aluminum joints, including when to choose each method for optimal performance and minimal distortion.
Learn how high-pressure hydraulic presses create intimate interfaces in solid-state batteries to minimize resistance and ensure uniform lithium nucleation.
Learn how laboratory hydraulic presses optimize MFC air cathodes by reducing resistance and ensuring uniform catalyst integration for higher efficiency.