1000 tons | SMG HP1000

Schuler is one of the world's leading manufacturers of presses and forming technology, headquartered in Germany. The name stands for the highest quality, durability, and technological excellence. SMG (Süddeutsche Maschinenbau-Gesellschaft), now part of Schuler, is particularly known for its expertise in hydraulic press systems.

• Press force

  1,000 tons

• Forming area

  5,000 x 2,200 mm

• Bandwidth

  1700 mm

The press force corresponds to approximately 9,807 kilonewtons, making the press suitable for demanding industrial applications. This force is equivalent to the weight of about 5 jumbo jets (Boeing 747) acting on the tool surface.

Applications

The properties and power of the SMG HP1000 press allow for the forming of various materials such as:

• High-strength steels or thick plates

• Complex contours or stiffening elements with a high degree of deformation

  (e.g., for the automotive industry)

• Large-scale components

  with considerable surface area

Key Features of the SMG HP1000 Press

Pulling cushion

• Function A drawing cushion simulates the gas springs of a production tool during deep drawing, allowing precisely defined counter-pressures to be set during the prototyping process.
• Use: It prevents typical deep drawing errors such as Folding at the edge or Floor ripper through uncontrolled reflow of material. The drawing cushion is therefore indispensable for the production of high-quality, complex, and deep hollow bodies.

Extendable work table

• Function The table on which the heavy sub-tooling is mounted can be moved out of the pressing room. Often, such systems are designed as double or exchange tables.
• Benefit (Enormous Increase in Efficiency):
  • Setup time minimization Heavy tools weighing several tons are positioned on the table by an overhead crane and then moved under the press.
  • Safety and Ergonomics: The movable press table improves ergonomics and accessibility during tool setup. Tools can be set up outside the press's working area, which increases process safety and improves setup quality.