1-Year Standard Warranty
Every new press is covered for its first year.
Designed & Supported in the USA
HAMMERHEAD INDUSTRIAL · FORMING & EMBOSSING · FOUR-POST
Forge Series
Four-Post Press · PLC / HMI · Down-Stroking · Single-Cylinder · Custom up to 1000 Tons
A centered-cylinder four-post press with ±0.01″ overall accuracy on through-cutting. A step up from swing arm presses, with standard models from 30 to 150 US tons, cutting areas up to 36″ square and a compact footprint. Custom builds reach up to 1000 US tons for high-tonnage work such as jigsaw puzzle cutting.
8″ of standard daylight, customizable to 18″, leaves room for minor cavity cutting, trimming and forming.
Operator Controls
A 7″ HMI touch screen with recipe storage, encoder-based macro depth and timer-based micro depth, plus compression and hour counters. The base design is fully guarded with caging, safety light curtains and dual-handle anti-tiedown controls, with thermal overload, phase monitoring and over-voltage protection. Choose a Hydraulic [H], Servo-Over-Hydraulic [SH] or Servo-Electric [SE] power package.
Tonnage
30 – 150 US Tons (custom up to 1000)
Working Area
Up to 30″ × 30″ (custom up to 36″ × 36″)
Power
3PH 220V or 3PH 480V
CONFIGURE TO ORDER
Request a Quote
Every press is quoted to your configuration. Most quotes are returned within 24 hours.
✓ Designed & Supported in the USA
✓ 1-Year Standard Warranty
✓ ~24 hr Quote Response
Applications
One Forge press, several jobs
Also configurable for forming, embossing and puzzle die cutting. Custom tonnage available.
Puzzle die cutting with the Forge Series
The Forge Series four-post press cuts jigsaw puzzles, from 250 and 500-piece formats up to full-size 1000 and 2000-piece puzzles, in chipboard, cardboard and foam. Tonnage is configured to your sheet size and die, and custom tonnage is available. Compare it with the Edge Series full beam press and the Trak Series traveling head press.
STEP 1 – 5 · BUILD YOUR QUOTE
Configure Your Forge Series Press
01
Choose Your Base Model
Tonnage
02
Power Package
Hydraulic, servo-over-hydraulic or servo-electric
03
Power Configuration
Voltage and phase (60 Hz)
04
Select Your Material Handling
How material reaches the press
05
Add These Options
Safety, automation, tooling, heating, controls and accessories
Safety Options4
Pick & Place / Automation3
Material & Waste Handling3
Tooling & Die Setup3
Heating & Cooling2
Controls3
Cleanroom & Stainless2
Accessories & Consumables12
REQUEST PRICING
Request a Quote
Tell us about your application and the configuration you picked. Our team will review the details and follow up with a quote.
Email: sales@hammerheadindustrial.com
Phone: (801) 613-7997
Your Configuration
Not yet configured — complete the configurator above
ENGINEERING DATA
Specifications
Standard Forge Series specifications from the current Forge Series catalog. Machine dimensions and weight are confirmed with your quote.
| Model | 30 Ton | 50 Ton | 80 Ton | 100 Ton | 150 Ton | Custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting Force | 30 US Tons | 50 US Tons | 80 US Tons | 100 US Tons | 150 US Tons | Up to 1000 US Tons |
| Power Package Compatibility | [H] [SH] [SE] | [H] [SH] [SE] | [H] [SH] | [H] [SH] | [H] [SH] | [H] [SH] |
| Working Area (W × D) | 24 in × 24 in | 30 in × 30 in | 30 in × 30 in | 30 in × 30 in | 30 in × 30 in | Up to 36 in × 36 in |
| Stroke Adjustment | 1.5 in – 8 in | 1.5 in – 8 in | 1.5 in – 8 in | 1.5 in – 8 in | 1.5 in – 8 in | Up to 1.5 in – 18 in |
| Base Unit Stroke Speed | ~13 in/s | ~13 in/s | ~10 in/s | ~10 in/s | ~8 in/s | — |
| Hydraulic Fitting Type(s) | JIC / BSPP / BSPT | |||||
| Hydraulic Oil Capacity (ISO AW46 or equivalent) | ~20 gal | ~30 gal | ~30 gal | ~40 gal | ~50 gal | — |
| Power Supply Options (60 Hz) | 3PH 220V · 3PH 480V | |||||
| Motor Power [H] | 4 kW (5.4 hp) | 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) | 7.5 kW (10 hp) | 11 kW (14.75 hp) | 11 kW (14.75 hp) | — |
| Motor Power [SH] | 7.5 kW (10 hp) | 11 kW (14.75 hp) | 11 kW (14.75 hp) | 13.5 kW (18 hp) | 13.5 kW (18 hp) | — |
| Motor Power [SE] | 11 kW (14.75 hp) | 13.5 kW (18 hp) | — | — | — | — |
| Base Unit Min. Circuit Rating (3PH, 220V) | 60 A | 80 A | 100 A | 120 A | 140 A | — |
| Base Unit Min. Circuit Rating (3PH, 480V) | 40 A | 50 A | 60 A | 60 A | 80 A | — |
| Cutting Accuracy (Repeatability / Deflection / Parallelism) | ±0.003 in / ±0.03 in / ±0.01 | ±0.003 in / ±0.03 in / ±0.01 | ±0.003 in / ±0.02 in / ±0.01 | ±0.005 in / ±0.02 in / ±0.01 | ±0.005 in / ±0.02 in / ±0.01 | ±0.005 in / ±0.015 in / ±0.01 |
| Base Unit Dimensions (W × D × H) | Confirmed with your quote | |||||
| Weight (Base Unit) | Confirmed with your quote | |||||
Specifications and performance metrics are based on aggregated test results. Actual specs and performance may vary based on machine configuration, material properties and other factors. Custom values, including high-tonnage builds for puzzle cutting, are confirmed with your quote.
Machine Features
Features
- Premium Electrical Enclosures
- Ethernet / Modbus Communication
- Intuitive Control Panels
- Transducer Monitoring
- Encoder-based Depth Control
- Fast Pneumatic Die Clamping
- Recipe-saving Technology
- Industrially-rated PLCs
- Security / Access Settings
- Spin-on Oil Filters
- Touchless Sensors
- Radiator Cooling
Safety Features
- Keyence Light Curtains
- Keyence Safety Controller
- Keyence Interlocks
- Hard-guarding
- Plexiglass Guarding / Access
- Safety Badging & Stickering
- Emergency-stop Buttons
- Physical Lockout / Tagout
- Finger Guards
- Safety Rated Disconnects
- Protective Earth (PE) Connection
- Caging & Perimeter Safety
COMPLIANCE & QUALITY
Standards
How the Forge Series is designed and built. Tell us which standards your shop has to meet.
USA-based Design & Quality Control
Engineering and quality control are handled by our team in the USA.
5S & Lean Process Controls
The production team works to 5S and lean process controls.
ISO 4401 Hydraulic Valves
Standard-pattern hydraulic valves for straightforward service.
NFPA Standard Wiring
Wiring follows NFPA practice for easier troubleshooting.
USA-standard Fittings
JIC hydraulic fittings make repairs and part replacements simpler.
Easy-to-source Brands
Common components from brands you can source locally.
Durable Wear Components
Wear parts are built for long service in production.
AFTER YOU BUY
Service & Warranty
Traveling Technicians
Our technicians travel to your facility for service and troubleshooting.
Virtual Diagnostics & Support
Remote troubleshooting helps reduce downtime.
Full Schematics & Manuals
Full electrical and hydraulic schematics and comprehensive user manuals.
On-site Commissioning & Training
We can commission the press and train your operators on site.
PM Service Plans
Preventive maintenance plans keep the press running.
Parts Stocked in the USA
Wear and service parts are stocked in the USA.
Easy Online Parts Ordering
Order parts online.
Easy-to-read I/O Screens
Input and output status screens help with troubleshooting.
By the numbers
Hammerhead in the field
- 525machines in the field
- 650+service & parts customers
- 700+parts orders shipped since 2023
- 49 + 4states and Canadian provinces
- 65%of parts orders ship same or next business day
Coverage
Machines and service customers across North America
Our Payson, UT service center sends technicians nationwide, with regional locations rolling out in phases. Phase 1 arrives in 2027; until then, our service network partners help cover your area.
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