Hydraulic presses SMC presses The Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) is a mass produced from thermosetting fiber-resin compounds and is used primarily in closed-die compression molding. Requirements of components/ systems: High-precision positioning and accurate closed loop control of the axes in synchronization (4 axes or possibly more) Pressure and/or force control of the control axes Dynamic control valves, multi-axis-enabled closed loop control electronics Cylinder with position measuring system (integrated / external) Rexroth solutions: Control valves (usually WRCE, WRDE or WRTE) Variable displacement pumps (usually A4VSO and A10VSO) and internal gear pumps (usually PGH) Closed and open loop control via MAC8 High-precision Profiled rail systems for the slide guide Mechanical drives (ball screw assemblies) for auxiliary axes Transfer systems for transport of workpieces Handling units for feeding and/or removing of workpieces Pneumatic components are to be found in the Pneumatics Catalog