Expert Advisory for Hydraulic Press Systems

Independent, experience-based technical advisory support for large industrial hydraulic press systems—from evaluation and modernization to acquisition and disposition.

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48+
Years Experience
500–15,000
Ton Presses
100%
Independent

Core Focus Areas

Press control systems & application support
Hydraulic system evaluation & assessment
Legacy controls & modernization planning
Equipment condition assessment
Technical sales & equipment sourcing
Relocation & reactivation advisory
What We Do

Technical Consulting & Advisory

Independent technical consulting for hydraulic press systems and associated subsystems

System Evaluation

Comprehensive review of existing press hydraulic and control system configurations, evaluating operational capability, performance constraints, and failure risks.

Modernization Planning

Identification of obsolete or high-risk control components with recommendations for staged upgrades. Our tiered approach preserves sound infrastructure while addressing critical needs.

Equipment Assessment

Non-invasive evaluations of used, idle, or surplus hydraulic presses. Observations on structure, hydraulics, controls, and modernization feasibility.

Technical Support

Advisory support for internal engineering and maintenance teams during press acquisition, sale, refurbishment, or decommissioning activities.

Used Press Selection

Assistance with identification, evaluation, and selection of used hydraulic presses that can be modernized to meet defined production requirements.

Sales Representation

Technical sales representation for hydraulic presses, components, or control systems—always disclosed and contractually separated from advisory work.

Technical Systems Experience

Nearly five decades of hands-on experience spanning the full spectrum of hydraulic press technology—from legacy analog systems to modern motion control platforms.

  • Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, GE, and Delta RMC hydraulic motion controllers
  • Hands-on experience with legacy relay-based controls along with Rexroth and Oilgear analog control rack systems, including Oilgear D-pump control racks
  • Modern cartridge valve systems, servo valves, and proportional control valves
  • 1970s-era large directional valve systems for high-tonnage presses
  • OEM-level commissioning experience on new and rebuilt hydraulic presses—startup, validation, tuning, and early production—applied to end-user advisory support for used-press selection and hydraulic/controls system definition

Controls Expertise

Allen-Bradley, GE, Delta RMC, Siemens, and legacy analog systems

Hydraulic Systems

Modern & legacy configurations

OEM Background

Field commissioning expertise on over 100 hydraulic presses

Our Approach

Evaluation & Modernization Process

A systematic approach to used press selection and modernization

1

Define

Application and process requirements, duty cycle, tonnage needs

2

Identify

Screen candidates, evaluate structural integrity

3

Assess

Hydraulic, electrical, control system evaluation

4

Plan

Develop phased modernization path

5

Decide

Buy/no-buy guidance, scope, budget

Who We Serve

Industries Served

Supporting organizations across the industrial manufacturing spectrum

Heavy Manufacturing

Forging Operations

Automotive

Aerospace & Defense

Equipment Dealers

Asset Managers

About Goodwin Technical Services

Goodwin Technical Services was established to provide technically grounded, experience-based advisory support for organizations working with complex hydraulic press systems.

The firm is led by William Goodwin, whose career progression spans millwright and mechanical roles, CNC and machine tool support, field service and commissioning of hydraulic presses, control system design and integration, engineering leadership, forging press sales management, and executive-level technical sales leadership.

This breadth of experience provides a system-level perspective spanning equipment design intent, field realities, maintenance constraints, operational risk, and commercial decision-making.

Background

Millwright & Mechanical
CNC & Machine Tools
Control System Design
Engineering Leadership
Technical Sales

Let's Talk

Whether you're evaluating a used press, planning a modernization, or need technical advisory support—we're here to help.

  • Email

    wgoodwin.6413@outlook.com

  • Service Area

    Continental United States and Canada

  • Phone

    814-823-6300

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