Orbital Forming Press

SCHMID T3-400 2 / MK 20166

SCHMID T3-400 2 Nutation Press / Taumelpresse

Manufacturer: SCHMID
Manufacturer location: Rapperswil, Switzerland
Model / Type: T3-400 2
Machine No.: T3-400 2 / MK20166
Year of manufacture: 1997
Country of manufacture: Switzerland
Machine type: Nutation press / Taumelpresse
Control: Siemens PLC
Operation: Automatic / PLC controlled

Technical Data

Press type: Nutation press / orbital forming press
Nominal press capacity: 400 t / approx. 4,000 kN *
Number of pressing stations: 2 / double station configuration *
Working direction: Vertical
Press construction: Four-column press
Tool / die arrangement: Upper and lower tooling
Operation: Hydraulic
Machine cycle: Automatic / programmable

*The 400 t capacity and interpretation of “2” as the machine configuration are consistent with the T3-400 designation, but I would not advertise those two as manufacturer-confirmed specifications unless you have the original technical manual.

Control & Electrical Equipment

Control system: Siemens PLC
PLC hardware: Siemens SIMATIC
Power supply module: Siemens SITOP PSU8200
Operator control: Machine-mounted control panel
Electrical cabinet: Separate integrated electrical cabinet

Electrical Data

Connection voltage: 3 × 400 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
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Total connected load: 170 kW
Minimum mains fuse: 400 A
Control voltage: 230 V AC / 24 V DC
Lighting voltage: 230 V AC
Electrical schematic No.: 21.10.4060

These values are directly readable from the SCHMID machine plate in your photo.

Press / Working Area

Press frame: Four-column construction
Number of columns: 4
Lower tool table: Circular tooling / die mounting arrangement
Upper tool holder: Circular tooling arrangement
Machine enclosure: Fully enclosed working area
Access: Front access door
Automatic workpiece handling: Integrated
Hydraulic lubrication system: Yes

Production Counter

Total strokes displayed: 19,304,255 strokes