Galaxie offers a wide variety of straight side mechanical presses with capacity under 800 tons. A straight side press is a type of mechanical press used in metal forming operations such as stamping, punching, blanking, drawing, and forming. Due to its rigidity, a straight side press can handle high-tonnage applications and maintain tight tolerances. It's often used in automotive, appliance, aerospace, and other industries where large dies and high-precision forming are required.