Presenter(s)

Tianze Xu

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10:45-12:00, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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Description

A mechanical press shapes parts by driving a ram into metal to deform it into a desired form. Because this process is widely used—from forming pop cans to shaping car fenders—mechanical presses play a crucial role in global manufacturing. The objective of this research is to develop alternative drivetrain designs for mechanical presses that generate specialized ram motions while meeting industry demands for optimal joint forces. By focusing on mechanical presses, this study leverages their advantages over other forming methods, including higher speeds, lower costs, enhanced accuracy, greater precision, and improved energy efficiency. Even small improvements can significantly reduce processing time and energy consumption. The research evaluates five drivetrain designs under realistic industrial conditions to enhance the dwell phase and achieve the required joint forces. Two of these designs are currently prevalent in industry, while the remaining three offer potential advancements.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Independent Research

Primary Advisor

Andrew P. Murray, Dave Harry Myszka

Primary Advisor's Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords

Stander Symposium, School of Engineering

Institutional Learning Goals

Scholarship

Novel High-Speed Mechanical Press Designs Optimized for Improved Ram Dwell Limited by Joint Force Considerations

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