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20 ton press mod/update - Dr Stan - 09-15-2017

Was using my 20 ton mechanical press to cut a keyway in some parts when it became way too apparent the ram was no longer descending.   Chin  Took it apart and found this:

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I had considered converting it to hydraulic when I bought the press, but decided to put it off until it became necessary.  So this is the result:

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