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A machine press, commonly shortened to press, is a machine tool that changes the shape of a work piece. A mechanical press is a device designed to apply very high force to form, shape, or cut materials, to compress solids, or to extract liquids. Mechanical presses range in size from very small units that are operated by hand, to large powered industrial units used in manufacturing and assembly line applications. For example, a simple hand press can be used to remove a bearing from a machine assembly, or a large press may be used to stamp sheet metal into the [...]