Development trend and challenge of hydraulic press

Hydraulic presses, renowned for their versatility, have played a pivotal role in manufacturing through decades of technological evolution. These machines, which utilize liquid static pressure for material processing, are widely applied in various processes including forging, stamping, cold extrusion, straightening, and bending. Since the first hydraulic press was invented in 1795, the industry has undergone over two centuries of transformation. However, with the rapid advancement of modern manufacturing technologies, competition in the production sector has intensified. To enhance market competitiveness, traditional hydraulic presses now face challenges such as high energy consumption and leakage issues. Improving control precision and efficiency while achieving eco-friendly hydraulic press design and manufacturing has become an urgent priority for industry development.

After decades of development and refinement, the system and overall structure of hydraulic presses have reached a relatively mature stage. Currently, research priorities in hydraulic presses worldwide focus on servo control technology, green energy-saving solutions, integrated systems, hybrid mechanical-hydraulic drive technology, multi-station hydraulic presses, and related auxiliary technologies.