Sutherland Presses is turning heads across the forming industry with the arrival of its newest showpiece, the HD2-500 Ton Servo-Hydraulic Press. Installed earlier this week at a leading manufacturer, the powerhouse machine instantly elevated shop-floor capabilities, bringing monumental force, extreme accuracy, and a sleek digital brain to the production line.
While the press itself stands tall, the real story is how its integrated intelligence transforms every stroke into a data-rich opportunity for higher quality, faster throughput, and measurable savings.
INSTALLATION MILESTONE
Perched on a reinforced foundation, the HD2-500 makes a bold first impression. The 500-ton frame glides through a generous 48-inch stroke and supports an expansive 80-by-80-inch die area, giving toolmakers space to innovate without compromise. Commissioning teams reported a friction-free start-up that took mere hours, underscoring Sutherland’s plug-and-produce approach.
Operators who once wrestled with manual tweaks now command motion profiles with fingertip ease, thanks to servo technology that listens as well as it delivers crushing power.
DIMENSIONS THAT IMPRESS
At a glance, the numbers tell the story:
CONTROLS FIRST PHILOSOPHY
Sutherland’s engineering mantra is simple: start with the control platform and let the mechanics follow. On the HD2-500 that philosophy comes alive through fully programmable motion profiles. Users map acceleration, deceleration, dwell, and return speeds with the same precision a CNC mill applies to tool paths.
The outcome is a press that adapts to fragile composites one hour and plate steel the next, all while logging every movement for predictive analytics. Production managers gain the freedom to chase new markets without worrying about retooling time.
I-PRESS & Automation Control Simulator
THE I-PRESS EDGE
Central to the experience is the I-PRESS control system, an industry benchmark for intuitive interaction. Highlights include:
SAFETY YOU CAN TRUST
Performance is nothing without protection, and the HD2-500 meets the challenge head-on:
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SERVO HYDRAULIC MUSCLE
Unlike conventional hydraulic presses that waste energy throttling flow, Sutherland’s servo pump architecture delivers oil on demand. The result is lightning-fast response at low decibels and with impressive electricity savings. During idle periods the motors sip power; during forming, they unleash full torque instantly.
Heat generation drops, fluid life extends, and cycle times shrink, all while the ram maintains positional accuracy measured in thousandths of an inch. Whether shaping aerospace panels or automotive brackets, users experience repeatability that rivals mechanical presses without sacrificing versatility.
PARTNERING FOR PERFORMANCE
Sutherland views each installation as the start of a long-term collaboration. Training programs blend classroom fundamentals with on-press coaching so crews hit peak proficiency quickly. Preventive-maintenance plans, spare-parts packages, and scheduled health checks ensure the HD2-500 stays production-ready year after year.
For plants chasing carbon-neutral goals, Sutherland’s application team can benchmark current consumption and fine-tune servo settings for even greater efficiency. The company’s global support network answers calls around the clock, eliminating downtime no matter the time zone.
REQUEST YOUR QUOTE TODAY
With capacity slots filling fast, now is the moment to secure your own HD2-500 Ton Servo-Hydraulic Press and join the growing community of manufacturers redefining what a press can do.
To explore pricing, ROI calculations, or custom modifications, email Info@SutherlandPresses.com and let the journey toward smarter forming begin.
Sutherland Presses is turning heads across the forming industry with the arrival of its newest showpiece, the HD2-500 Ton Servo-Hydraulic Press. Installed earlier this week at a leading manufacturer, the powerhouse machine instantly elevated shop-floor capabilities, bringing monumental force, extreme accuracy, and a sleek digital brain to the production line.
While the press itself stands tall, the real story is how its integrated intelligence transforms every stroke into a data-rich opportunity for higher quality, faster throughput, and measurable savings.
