Abstract: A variable speed powder compacting press includes a generally horizontal table with a powder compacting die cavity defined in the table. A movable compacting punch is disposed in the die cavity and can move upwardly towards the die cavity opening to compact powder disposed in the cavity. A sliding anvil is disposed on the horizontal table and has a powder dispensing portion, a compacting portion, and a pick up portion. The anvil is movable between a filling position wherein the dispensing portion is above the cavity, a compacting position wherein the compacting portion is above the cavity, and a pick up position wherein the pick up position is above the cavity. A rotary drive operates to move the compacting punch and the sliding anvil in a coordinated manner. A safety cover can cover a portion of the table and the sliding anvil during operation of the machine. An interlock determines if the safety cover is in a closed position.

Abstract: A variable speed powder compacting press includes a generally horizontal table with a powder compacting die cavity defined in the table. A movable compacting punch is disposed in the die cavity and can move upwardly towards the die cavity opening to compact powder disposed in the cavity. A sliding anvil is disposed on the horizontal table and has a powder dispensing portion, a compacting portion, and a pick up portion. The anvil is movable between a filling position wherein the dispensing portion is above the cavity, a compacting position wherein the compacting portion is above the cavity, and a pick up position wherein the pick up position is above the cavity. A rotary drive operates to move the compacting punch and the sliding anvil in a coordinated manner. A safety cover can cover a portion of the table and the sliding anvil during operation of the machine. An interlock determines if the safety cover is in a closed position.