
What Tonnage Hydraulic Press for a 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle? The Complete Guide
For commercial production of a standard 1000‑piece jigsaw puzzle, you need a hydraulic press with 500 to 700 tons of cutting force. The exact tonnage depends on board thickness (typically 1.75–2 mm), overall puzzle size, die complexity, and whether you cut in a single pass. Thicker premium greyboard or larger formats push you toward the 700‑ton end, while standard cardboard can be cut reliably at 500 tons.























