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ISSN (ONLINE): 2321-3051

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN
AERONAUTICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF C TYPE HYDRAULIC PRESS STRUCTURE
AND CYLINDER
B.PARTHIBAN 1 , P.EAZHUMALI 2 , S.KARTHI 2 , P.KALIMUTHU 2
1 2
Asst Prof., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jay ShriRam Group of Institutions, Tirupur. Final
Year Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jay ShriRam Group of Institutions, Tirupur.

ABSTRACT

A hydraulic press is a machine using a hydraulic cylinder to generate a compressive

force. Frame and cylinder are the main components of the hydraulic press. In this project press
frame and cylinder are designed by the design procedure. Press frame and cylinder are
analysed to improve its performance and quality for press working operation. Structural
analysis has become an integral part of the product design. The frame and cylinder are
modeled by using modeling software CATIA. Structural analysis has been applied on C frame
hydraulic press structure and cylinder by using analysing software ANSYS. An integrated
approach has been developed to verify the structural performance and stress strain
distributions are plotted by using ANSYS software. According to the structural values the
dimensions of the frame and cylinder are modified to perform the functions satisfactory.
Keywords: HYDRAULIC; CYLINDER; Betz Law; Rotor; Brakes.

I. INTRODUCTION
HYDRAULIC PRESS
In hydraulic press, the force generation, transmission and amplification are achieved using fluid under
pressure. The liquid system exhibits the characteristics of a solid and provides a very positive and rigid
medium of power transmission and amplification. In a simple application, a smaller piston transfers fluid
under high pressure to a cylinder having a larger piston area, thus amplifying the force. There is easy
transmissibility of large amount of energy with practically unlimited force amplification. It has also a very
low inertia effect.

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C TYPE PRESS FRAME

In these types of presses, press-body is of C Shaped. When free space required from three sides of press
table to work for loading and unloading of pressed component then this type of presses are designed. As
main cylinder placed eccentric to central axis of press-body, it applies eccentric load on press-body hence
heavier press body is required as compared to same capacity of other type of press. These types of presses
are also called as single press.

DOUBLE ACTING CYLINDERS

A double-acting cylinder is a cylinder in which the working fluid acts alternately on both sides of
the piston. It has a port at each end, supplied with hydraulic fluid for both the retraction and extension of the
piston. A double-acting cylinder is used where an external force is not available to retract the piston or where
high force is required in both directions of travel. .

II. DESIGN
FRAME DESIGN
The structural design of the frame depends on the pressing force this determines the required
rigidity, the dimensions of dies influencing the size of the tool area, work area accessibility that determines
on the shape of the press frame, the degree of guidance precision.
DESIGN PROCEDURE FOR FRAME
The frame is the base machine element in hydraulic press. It is designed by the following
steps.
1. Specification of function
The main function of the frame is to withstand the force developed by the hydraulic cylinder. Frame is
used mounting and housing the press accessories like hydraulic cylinder, die block, ejection system etc.

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2. Determination of forces
The weight of the cylinder and the cylinder load is the major forces acting on the frame structure.
Press capacity P = 588600 N
3. Selection of materials
The mild steel (IS2062) is selected for the frame because it is soft and ductile they can be easily welded
and machined.
4. Determination of dimensions
The frame consists of many number of plates fabricated to support the structure. The dimensions of the plates
are listed below

Plate size
Plate (length× breadth×
no thickness) Quantity
1 1550×1000×28 1
2 950×950×25 2
3 3537×1450×25 2
4 697×550×28 1
5 650×340×25 4
6 3537×650×50 1
7 650×550×63 1
8 600×550×40 1
9 734×100×28 2
10 850×550×25 2
11 1060×550×25 1
12 160×150×25 4
13 550×522×28 1
14 522×122×20 2

5. Design modifications
The of the machine element are modified from assembly and manufacturing considerations. The
allowable fillet radius of 5mm is provided to reduce the stress concentration.
THERORITICAL DESIGN OF FRAME Assumptions
The material of the beam is perfectly homogeneous. And isotropic (That is, it is same material
throughout and of equal elastic properties in all the direction).
The material of beam obeys Hook’s law.
The Young’s modulus E is same in tension and compression.
Specification of machine frame
Press capacity = 60 tonnes

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Tensile strength= 410 ´10 6 N / mm 2

Density= 7850 kg/ m 3
Young’s Modulus= 2.1 ´10 5 N / mm 2 .
Poisons Ratio= 0.3.
Factor of Safety= 4.0
Max Allowable Stress σ =410/4
σ = 102 N/ mm 2
Formulas and calculations
The frame subjected to direct tensile stress and bending stresses

s s s
total tensile bending N/ mm 2
s  P  M bY N/ mm 2
A I
Where
s = Permissible stress in N/ mm 2
P = Applied load/ Force in N
A= Area of the plate section in mm 2
M b = Bending moment in N. mm
x=
Perpendicular Distance in mm
y = Distance from the neutral surface
to the extreme fiber in mm
I = Moment of inertia in mm 4
P =60 tonnes
Applied load P= 60000 ´ 9.81 N
P = 588600 N
Breadth b = 900 mm
Thickness d= 25mm

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Area = b ´ d = 22500 mm 2

s
tensile
= 588600/22500 = 26.16 N/ mm 2
s M ´y
bending = b N/ mm 2
I
M (P / 2) ´ x
Bending moment b =
x in mm
Perpendicular Distance = 11850
M b = 294300 ´ 11850

M b = 3487455000 N.mm

Y= 25 mm Moment
b3d mm 4
of inertia for rectangular plate sections I = mm 4 I = 1518750000
12
s bending = (3487455000 ´ 25) / (1518750000)
s bending = 57. 41 N/ mm 2
s total = (26.16 + 57.41) N/ mm 2
s total = 83.57 N/ mm 2
Max Allowable Stress σ =410/4 = 102 N/ mm 2
DESIGN PROCEDURE FOR CYLINDER

The cylinder is the important machine element in the hydraulic press. It is designed by the following steps.
1. Specification of function
The main function of the cylinder is to convert hydraulic energy into mechanical energy and to withstand
the pressure and force during the operation.
2. Determination of forces
The free body diagram of the hydraulic press is constructed to determine the forces acting on cylinder.
Cylinder capacity P = 250 bar
3. Selection of materials
The mild steel (IS2062) is selected for the cylinder because it is soft and ductile they can be easily welded
and easily machine for structural applications.
4. Determination of dimensions
The shape of the machine element depends on two factors that are operating conditions and the shape of
the adjoining machine element.

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Length : 1112 mm
Inner diameter : 200 mm
Outer diameter : 288 mm
5. Design modifications
The of the machine element are modified from assembly and manufacturing considerations. The
allowable fillet radius of 5mm is provided to reduce the stress concentration.
III. ANALYSIS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF FRAME AND CYLINDER
The performance of a hydraulic press depends, largely, upon the behavior of its structure during
operation. The analysis of hydraulic press structure is needed to increased their performance and
productivity. The deformation of press structure during the loading condition is analysed to change the
dimensions of plates.

For the hydraulic cylinder, the loading condition is defined with applying the pressure to the inner
surface of the cylinder. The amount of pressure developed inside the cylinder during the loading condition is
analysed and the wall thickness, flange thickness and number and size of bolts are changed.
ANALYSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1
The C type hydraulic press frame and double acting cylinder are created from the modeling software
CATIA.
STEP 2
Now, the model is opened in simulation software ANSYS for analyzing stress strain
distribution.

STEP 3
Open the model in Simulation, establish units, and set up a structural analysis.
STEP 4
Apply fixed support by selecting the face shown and choosing Supports Fixed Support and also
Load from the toolbar.
STEP 5
Solve the analysis. Choose Solve from the toolbar.
STEP 6
Review the results of the structural analysis. Highlight the Shape Finder object. The results show
suggested areas of material removal.

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STEP 7
Simulation of press structure is done in ANSYS software.
STEP 8
From the above results, the metal removal areas in the frame can be determined and removed to
reduce the weight and cost.

IV. RESULTS
Design results
The CAD model of hydraulic press structure has been drawn by using modeling software CATIA.

The CAD model of double acting cylinder has been drawn by using modeling software CATIA.

Analysing results
The structural analysing has been performed by using analysing software ANSYS.

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Total deformation of frame before modification

Maximum principal stress of frame before modification

Total deformation of frame after modification

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Maximum principal stress of frame after modification.

Total deformation of cylinder before modification

Maximum principal stress of cylinder before modification

Total deformation of cylinder after modification

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Maximum principal stress of cylinder after modification

CONCLUSION
Actual structure of the frame and cylinder were designed and analysed. According to the design and
analysis results the thickness of the plate is reduced in frame. The cylinder is modified in fillet radius from
25mm to 15mm.

Plate Qt Before After Reduct

no y modification modificati ion in
on weight
10 2 850×550×25 850×550× 72 kg
15
13 1 550×522×28 550×522× 18.03
20 kg
(Plate no from determination of dimensions)
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