Job shops
Press Solutions Built
for Job Shops
In a job shop environment, every day brings new challenges – from small-batch prototypes to varied production runs across multiple industries. Beckwood presses are designed, built, and supported in the USA to allow you to control their own destiny. Whether the challenge is reducing skilled labor reliance, advancing towards automation, or simply machine reliability & service, Beckwood is a partner you can trust.
Why Job Shops
Choose Beckwood
Versatility Across Applications: From deep drawings (both conventional and hydroforming) to assembly to compression molding, Beckwood supports the widest range of applications in the press manufacturing industry.
Trust & Support: Backed by 50 years of experience and Beckwood’s Guardian service programs, Beckwood can be the partner to ensure your operation runs smoothly and you have the ability to capitalize on future opportunities.
Reduced Reliance on Skilled Labor: Each press is ready to integrate with automation and industry leading controls for easy setup, development, and recall.
Made in the USA: Every press is engineered, manufactured, and supported in the United States. By onshoring critical equipment and operations, Beckwood helps minimize supply chain disruptions even in today’s unpredictable global market.
Application-Specific
Products
Deep
Draw
A variety of different configurations from traditional deep draw with a cushion to triple action with a clamp ram or up to four actions in some cases. Beckwood’s experience with designing, manufacturing, and controlling deep draw presses in unmatched providing the ideal flexibility and consistency.
Ascent Standard
Hydraulic Presses
Pre-engineered for faster lead times and cost efficiencies, the Ascent product line utilizes the same high quality design standards and components and fit to handle a variety of applications ranging from 100 to 400 tons.
Assembly
For companies looking to transition to the future of press technology, our EVOx servo electric presses are ideal for lighter duty assembly and pressing applications.
Compression Molding/
Powder Compaction
Used for gaskets, seals, and other small composite, thermoplastic, or rubber components. Programmable cycle profiles and automated loading/unloading ensure consistent and repeatable operations.
Sheet
Hydroforming
Efficiently produce complex, high mix-low volume production parts. Ideal for R&D, prototyping, or lower volume production (generally 20,000 parts/year or less) with minimal tooling cost and unmatched flexibility.
Machine Retrofits
& Upgrades
Backed by Beckwood’s Guardian program, upgrade existing press equipment, even if not originally built by Beckwood. Control systems, hydraulic upgrades and conversion to servo electric are all options to extend the life and capabilities of your equipment for years to come.
FAQs
Job Shop
What makes Beckwood hydraulic presses a good fit for job shops?
Beckwood presses are engineered for versatility, allowing job shops to handle varied workloads, from prototypes to production runs, with reliable performance and U.S.-built quality.
Can Beckwood presses help reduce reliance on skilled labor?
Yes. Each press is designed to integrate with automation and advanced controls, simplifying setup and improving repeatability while reducing the need for highly skilled manual operation.
What types of applications can Beckwood presses support in a job shop?
Beckwood supports a wide range of applications including deep draw, assembly, compression molding, powder compaction, sheet hydroforming, and more.
Are Beckwood presses customizable for unique job shop requirements?
Absolutely. Beckwood engineers custom hydraulic and servo-electric presses tailored to specific production, space, and performance needs, offering advantages in accuracy, uptime, and long-term ROI.