I'm currently using a 250 ton hydraulic press. I've done a forging force calculation and calculated 20,388 kgf needed for a 24.4mm solid bar at 1000 deg C (8kgf/mm^2).
The material being pressed is a pipe end, OD 24.4mm, ID 16mmm. So the force required should be even lower.
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I'm having issues with press forge welding. The material is SUP9 and heated to 1050 C before pressing. I am using a hydraulic press. I have attached a picture below of the weld joint. As you can see there are three distinct gaps. Any help would be appreciated.