Press

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004489",
  "term": "Press",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A machine that applies a compressive force to deform, cut, or join materials. It typically consists of a frame, a power source, and a ram that moves linearly to exert pressure. Presses are used in manufacturing for stamping, forging, bending, and assembly operations, ranging from small arbor presses to large hydraulic presses.",
  "synonyms": [
    "strike",
    "hit",
    "depress"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "strike",
    "suppress"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "drücken",
    "es": "presionar",
    "fr": "appuyer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/press/"
}