I-PRESS® & Automation unifies Sutherland’s servo-hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses under a single, intuitive control system. Operators, engineers, and maintenance teams all work from one framework, programming motion and pressure profiles across position, pressure, and speed with up to seven programmable changes per stroke. Key capabilities include:
This unified model reduces downtime, improves flexibility, and boosts first-pass yield across the press fleet.
On servo-hydraulic presses, I-PRESS® drives closed-loop, servo-controlled pumps that match flow to real-time demand rather than dumping excess flow across relief valves. This ensures smoother forming, faster response, and dramatically lower noise and heat generation.
Plants routinely see up to 80 percent energy savings compared to conventional hydraulics, while also benefiting from cooler oil, more stable clearances, and longer component life. For advanced applications such as composite curing, deep draws, or large-area forming, optional four-corner level monitoring maintains platen parallelism, protecting tooling and ensuring dimensional accuracy.
On mechanical presses, I-PRESS® orchestrates speed windows, tonnage monitoring, and die protection functions that safeguard tooling while maximizing throughput. Precise automation handshakes synchronize coil feeders, transfer systems, and end-of-line devices with the press cycle, reducing idle time and eliminating unnecessary slowdowns.
By combining intelligent monitoring with coordinated automation, I-PRESS® helps extend die life, minimize toolroom interventions, and keep production running smoothly.
I-PRESS® is built on Rockwell Allen-Bradley architectures, with Siemens and Omron options available to match plant standards and spare part strategies. Safety is fully integrated at Category 3 / PL-d performance levels, incorporating redundant safety channels and press-specific interlocks designed for clutch-brake circuits and servo axes. Key safeguards and design features include:
This architecture ensures operator protection, reduces nuisance trips, and provides a structured, secure environment for both production and maintenance teams.
I-PRESS® simplifies integration with the wider pressroom ecosystem, including robots, conveyors, quick die change carts, feeders, transfer systems, and heated platens. The platform enhances performance through:
These capabilities accelerate commissioning, shorten repair cycles, and provide a strong foundation for continuous improvement.
Efficiency gains with I-PRESS® go beyond utility savings. By minimizing bypass losses, reducing idling waste, and flattening demand spikes, servo-driven hydraulics reduce the need for oversized chillers or oil coolers.
Lower heat and vibration extend the life of seals, hoses, and valves, while smoother motion reduces shock on mechanical linkages and bearings. Predictive maintenance routines leverage machine telemetry to issue timely service alerts, helping manufacturers plan interventions that deliver the most value. Over time, these efficiencies lead to higher OEE, fewer unplanned stoppages, and a safer, calmer production environment.
A control system is only as effective as its interface, and I-PRESS® is designed for clarity and governance. Role-based access ensures that operators can run and adjust recipes confidently while engineers dive into advanced tuning without compromising safety. Ease of use is supported by:
Training accelerates because concepts are transparent, documentation is contextual, and diagnostics are written in plain language instead of cryptic codes.
Whether supporting prototype cells or full-scale production lines, I-PRESS® & Automation provides a unifying control strategy that improves precision, protects tooling, and raises overall equipment effectiveness.
Servo-hydraulic presses gain smoother motion and dramatic energy savings, while mechanical presses gain speed windowing, die protection, and synchronized automation for greater throughput.
With industrial-grade control platforms, Category 3 PL-d safety, remote connectivity, and complete data visibility, I-PRESS® enables manufacturers to standardize across fleets, accelerate project launches, and achieve measurable cost-of-ownership benefits from 60 to 6000 tons.
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I-PRESS® & Automation unifies Sutherland’s servo-hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses under a single, intuitive control system. Operators, engineers, and maintenance teams all work from one framework, programming motion and pressure profiles across position, pressure, and speed with up to seven programmable changes per stroke. Key capabilities include:
This unified model reduces downtime, improves flexibility, and boosts first-pass yield across the press fleet.
