Servo Advantage

From an operational standpoint, training will be the key. "Operators need to become familiar with the press interface," says Cheringal. "It's like running a big computer."

Additional benefits will come in the maintenance area. The high-tech press comes with sophisticated self-diagnostics for easy troubleshooting. With no mechanical components, such as gears, oil baths, and clutches, downtime will be less and there will be no degradation in machine performance that occurs when mechanical components begin to wear out.