The racked ram is fed by a levered pinion, similar to the quill feed on a drill press, gaining force advantages in the hundreds . They are best used for rapid, repetitive operations involving force or pressing.
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NWSL Sensipress.
The NWSL Sensipress is a light duty arbor press for delicate work with "feel". By using the accessory kits and modified drive pins as suggested, many different types of more delicate pressing operations can be accomplished with a certain sensitivity. Threaded female die type fixtures can be screwed into base or a homemade VEE fixture can be used. An accessory, The Riveter, permits the press to apply simulated rivets of various size and spacing to thin materials.
Limited to 250 lb, it can be easily sprung, if over-stressed .
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PRESSING GEARS AND DRIVERS
The Colbert Pana-Press is a more substantial, inexpensive, commercial level press. The ram face must be modified to accept fixtures for any special uses. Some industrial accessories are available for swaging and connector assembly.
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PANA-PRESS.
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