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Design & Optimization of Crown in Four Column Type Hydraulic Press Mr. M. Balaji 1, B. Nithin Kumar 2, N. Tejeswara Rao 3, J. Veera Narayana 4, P. Venkat Charan 5, D. Gowtham6 1 Assistant professor and HOD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology &
Sciences, Tirupati 2 3 4 5 6 Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati
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Abstract - In this paper, a four-column type hydraulic press
Akshay Vaishnav et al. (2016) focused on optimizing hydraulic press crown design through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS software. Their rigorous analysis identified the safest design among multiple variants, contributing to enhanced structural robustness and operational safety in hydraulic press applications [5].
of one hundred tons is optimized by taking into consideration factors like the structural design of the component and the weight of the component. The work focuses on the optimization of the crown of the hydraulic press. The crown carries a hydraulic cylinder that can generate a load of one hundred tons. The design is based on the optimization of size and the results are validated by using solid-edge stimulation and analysis software by considering proper boundary conditions.
3. Problem Statement In a hydraulic press, the crown refers to the uppermost part of the press assembly, which carry a hydraulic cylinder at the middle of the it. The crown is supported by the four columns which are fixed to the base of press. As cylinder in working condition generate the indirect load (reaction force) on crown. This load causes bending and compression in the part.
Key Words: Solid Edge, Crown, Structural design, Design optimization, Analysis.
1. Introduction The hydraulic press operates on the principle of Pascal’s law, the work of this press is to generate compressive force by means of hydraulics. The uppermost part of hydraulic press is a crown which ensures uniform distribution of reaction load of cylinder and resulting in more accurate and consistent forming of material.
Table 1: The required dimensions and load conditions Constrains
Values
Breadth (b)
1500 mm
Height (h)
300 mm
2. Literature Review
Width (d)
750 mm
D. Ravi et al. (2014) made significant strides in hydraulic press technology by leveraging PRO/ENGINEER and ANSYS software to develop and analyze a C-frame power press. Their approach successfully achieved weight reduction while ensuring structural integrity, marking a notable advancement in press design optimization [2].
Working load
100 Ton
Testing load (w)
150 Ton
4. 3D Design Model The crown has been designed from the fundamental calculations. In present work, the design is done to withstand the maximum deformation of 1mm/m. here there are three different Design of crown are present using sizing optimization method, with varying internal structural design.
N.A. Anjum et al. (2017) contributed to the field by designing a hydraulic press tailored for equal channel angular pressing. Through experimental validation, they demonstrated the press's ability to perform satisfactorily under a working load of 40 tons, showcasing its effectiveness in specialized metalworking applications [3].
At working condition, the crown should withstand the load of 100 Ton. For this evaluation, the factor of safety is taken as 1.5 (i.e., testing load 150 Ton). The hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the crown in the middle so, it will carry the amount of the reaction force from the cylinder. There are three unique design Designs from which the optimum design is selected. For this work, Solid Edge stimulation software is used for 3D modelling and analysis.
Mohammed Iqbal Khatib et al. (2020) introduced a manualoperated 5-ton hydraulic press, emphasizing its userfriendly features such as interchangeable molds and dies without the need for ram assembly disassembly. This innovation enhances operational efficiency and versatility in various manufacturing processes [4].
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