A '''hydraulic press''' is a machine press using a hydraulic cylinder to generate a compressive force. They are often used for general-purpose forming work in the auto mechanic shop, machine shop, garage or basement shops, etc.
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A '''hydraulic press''' is a machine tool that uses a hydraulic cylinder to generate a compressive force. They are often used in shops to press interference fit parts together, such as gears onto shafts or bearings into housings.
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A shop press is commonly used to press interference fit parts together, such as gears onto shafts or bearings into housings.