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A hydraulic press is a machine that has a bed or a plate in which the metallic material is placed so that it can be crushed, straightened or molded.
The concept of the hydraulic press is based on Pascal's theory, which states that when pressure is applied to fluids in an enclosed system, the pressure throughout the system always remains constant. In simple words, a hydraulic press is a machine that makes use of the pressure exerted on the fluids to crush something.
Joseph Bramah invented the hydraulic press, hence it is also known as the Bramah Press.
Since the hydraulic press works on the basis of Pascal's Law, its working is similar to the one of the hydraulic system. A hydraulic press consists of basic components used in a hydraulic system that includes the cylinder, pistons, the hydraulic pipes, etc. The working of this press is very simple. The system comprises of two cylinders, the fluid (usual oil) is poured in the cylinder having a small diameter. This cylinder is known as the slave cylinder.
The areas of the large and small plungers are S2 and S1 respectively, and the forces on the plungers are F2 and F1 respectively. According to Pascal's principle, the pressure of a closed liquid is equal everywhere, that is, F2/S2=F1/S1=p; F2=F1(S2/S1). It represents the gain effect of hydraulic pressure. Like mechanical gain, the force increases, but the work does not gain. Therefore, the movement distance of the large plunger is S1/S2 times the movement distance of the small plunger. The basic principle is that the oil pump delivers the hydraulic oil to the integrated cartridge valve block, and distributes the hydraulic oil to the upper cavity or lower cavity of the cylinder through various one-way valves and overflow valves, and makes the cylinder move under the action of high-pressure oil. It is a device that uses liquid to transmit pressure. When the pressure of the liquid transfer in a closed container, it follows Pascal's law. The hydraulic transmission system of the four-column hydraulic press consists of a power mechanism, a control mechanism, an executive mechanism, an auxiliary mechanism, and a working medium. The power mechanism usually uses an oil pump as the power mechanism, which is generally a product oil pump. To meet the requirements of the movement speed of the actuator, one oil pump or multiple oil pumps are selected. Low pressure; vane pump for medium pressure; plunger pump for high pressure. Pressure processing and forming of various plastic materials, such as extrusion, bending, deep drawing of stainless steel plates, and cold forming of metal parts. It can also be used to press powder products, grinding wheels, bakelite, and resin thermosetting products.
The force applied on the fluids by the smaller cylinder results in a larger force when pushed in the master cylinder. The hydraulic press is mostly used for industrial purposes where a large pressure is required for compressing metals into thin sheets. An industrial hydraulic press uses the material to be worked upon along with the help of the press plates to crush or punch the material into a thin sheet.
Hydraulic System: The hydraulic press operates based on Pascal's Principle, which states that when a pressure is applied to a confined fluid, the pressure change occurs throughout the entire fluid. The hydraulic system consists of a hydraulic pump, hydraulic fluid, and one or more hydraulic cylinders.
Hydraulic Pump: The hydraulic pump is responsible for moving the hydraulic fluid (usually oil) through the system. When the pump is activated, it creates a flow of hydraulic fluid that moves into the cylinder.
Hydraulic Fluid: The hydraulic fluid is the medium through which the pressure is transmitted. It flows through pipes and hoses from the pump to the cylinder. The fluid must be incompressible to effectively transmit the pressure.
Hydraulic Cylinder: The hydraulic cylinder consists of a piston that moves within a cylindrical chamber. When the hydraulic fluid is pumped into the cylinder, it pushes against the piston, generating a force.
Force Generation: The force generated by the hydraulic press is a result of the pressure applied to the hydraulic fluid and the area of the piston. The formula used to calculate the force is:
Force=Pressure×Area
Compression Process: As the piston moves, it compresses the material placed in the press. This compressive force can be used for various applications, such as forming, molding, punching, and cutting materials.
Control System: The hydraulic press is equipped with a control system that allows the operator to adjust the pressure, speed, and direction of the piston. This ensures precise control over the pressing operation.
Safety Mechanisms: Hydraulic presses often have safety features such as pressure relief valves, emergency stop buttons, and guards to protect the operator from potential hazards.
A hydraulic press is used for almost all industrial purposes. But basically, it is used for transforming metallic objects into sheets of metal. In other industries, it is used for the thinning of glass, making powders in case of the cosmetic industry and for forming the tablets for medical use. The other common uses of the hydraulic presses are as follows:
●For crushing cars. A hydraulic press is the heart of any car crushing system. In this process, a hydraulic motor applies a large pressure on the fluids into the cylinders. The fluid pressure makes the plates rise and with a large force, the plate is driven on the car thereby crushing it.
●Fat-free cocoa powder. While processing the cocoa beans, a liquid known as chocolate liquor is derived. For making fat-free cocoa powder, this liquid is squeezed out in a hydraulic press. After this stage, this liquid is processed further to make a powder. The powder thus derived is cocoa powder, which is fat-free.
●For sword making. In the process of making swords, a hydraulic press is used to give a flat shape to the raw steel.
The function of the working medium used in the hydraulic press is not only to transmit the pressure but also to ensure that the working parts of the machine are sensitive, reliable, long-lived, and less leaking.
The basic requirements of hydraulic press for working medium are:
①It has suitable fluidity and low compressibility to improve transmission efficiency;
②Can prevent corrosion;
③Has good lubrication performance;
④Easy to seal;
⑤ Stable performance, long-term work without deterioration.
The hydraulic press initially uses water as the working medium, and later it is changed to an emulsion made by adding a small amount of emulsified oil to the water to increase lubricity and reduce rust. In the late 19th century, hydraulic presses using mineral oil as the working medium appeared. The oil has good lubricity, corrosion resistance, and moderate viscosity, which is beneficial to improve the performance of the hydraulic press. In the second half of the 20th century, a new type of water-based emulsion appeared. Its emulsified form was "water in oil" instead of the original "oil in water". The outer phase of the "water-in-oil" emulsion is oil. Its lubricity and corrosion resistance is close to the oil, and it contains very little oil and is not easy to burn. However, water-based emulsions are more expensive, which limits their promotion.
There are many different types of hydraulic presses catering to the various requirements of industries. Some of them are as follows:
●Arbor presses: These presses are usually used when the work involved is not of a heavy- duty nature. These presses come in a variety of sizes and specifications. But compared to other hydraulic presses, they do not compress large amounts of pressure required to generate more output. Arbor presses are used in processes like piercing holes into metals, stamping, to flatten metals, tearing, marking inscriptions, etc.
●Laminating presses: Unlike other hydraulic presses that are operated automatically, these presses make use of manual labor. Laminating presses have two openings that are known as plates. One is used for heating whereas the other is used for cooling. This makes the lamination process comparatively faster. Through these presses, materials like polymer can be laminated onto paper and metal. In the case of laminating presses, the plates are usually heated with oil or through electricity. A laminating press is also used for common uses such as laminating the identity cards, certificates, and even book covers. In this way, laminating presses facilitates fast and easy lamination for industrial and domestic needs.
●C- frame presses: These presses have a 'C' like shape, which is specifically designed to maximize the floor space for the workers in order to move around easily at the workplace. Unlike other presses that have multi-processes, the C- frame presses only include a single press application. Its application includes straightening, drawing and mostly includes assembling work. C- frame presses come in a variety of weights. The C- frame presses are also available with extra features such as wheel stands and pressure gauges.
●Pneumatic presses: These presses are the most basic hydraulic presses used in industries because they compress the air to create pressure in order to gain movement. The advantage of pneumatic presses is that the operations are performed fast whereas the disadvantage of this press is that it cannot create extremely high pressures, as other hydraulic presses are able to create. The pneumatic presses are often used in car and aircraft brakes system. The industrial uses of pneumatic presses would include assembling, drawing, punching, etc. A pneumatic press usually requires a full-time operator and for the sake of his safety, additional safety accessories such as electrical safety devices are also included.
●Power presses: These presses are used in large industries that demand the use of heavy machinery and equipment. There are 2 kinds of power presses on the basis of the type of clutch used. They are a full revolution and part revolution clutch. In case of a full revolution clutch, the clutch cannot be disrupted until and unless the crankshaft makes a full revolution. In case of part revolution, the clutch can be disrupted at any time, before or after the full revolution. Power presses involve a lot of danger because of the heavy operations associated with it. A lot of safety measures are taken while using power presses.
●Assembly presses: These presses use the extreme pressure generated by the pistons and the hydraulic fluids to assemble and maintain the parts.
●H- frame presses: These presses have a peculiar 'H' shape and are capable of handling more that one press application.
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