The SCHMIDT® Manual Press 305 represents a completely new concept for hand presses. For the first time it is possible to separate the hand force from the ram in a controlled manner. This is being achieved by a newly developed programmable electro mechanical clutch. In conjunction with the electronic return stroke lock mechanism unique functions can be completed.

o Part protection: Ram decouples at preset values (force, distance or combination of both criteria).

o Return stroke lock: This system makes sure that the preset values are achieved (force, or distance). Otherwise the hand lever cannot be returned into TDC.

o Process safety: Failed parts have to be correctly separated by the operator. Otherwise the system prevents the operator from continuing.

o Freely programmable system: additional I/O and actuators can be added depending on the requirements

o Intelligent functions: MovTol (dynamic tolerances) and bending compensation are available. Last but not least the system offers a convenient and extensive data acquisition, data evaluation, documentation and a statistical process control (SPC).