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What jobs can power presses perform besides stamping metal parts?

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Power presses are versatile machine tools capable of performing a wide range of metal-forming processes beyond simple stamping. By utilizing specific die sets, these machines can execute the following operations:1

Shearing: Cutting material to size.1
Blanking: Cutting out a slug of metal to create a blank for further processing.12
Bending: Altering the shape of sheet metal along a straight axis.12
Drawing: Producing cup-shaped articles through the plastic flow of metal.12
Forging: Shaping white-hot metal blanks using dies with specific cavities.1
Coining: Imprinting detailed designs or shapes onto a surface.1
Upsetting: Increasing the cross-sectional area of a workpiece by compressing its length.1
Flanging: Creating a rim or edge on a part.1
Squeezing and Hammering: Applying force to deform or consolidate material.1

These processes are essential for shaping metal parts of various sizes, ranging from small components to large industrial structures.1