A REVIEW ON ANALYSIS AND STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION OF UPPER BEAM OF PRESS BRAKE MACHINE

Analysis and Optimization

This paper presents the literature survey for different analysis and structural optimization techniques of hydraulic press brake. Press frame play the key role in the process of sheet metal bending. Analysis and optimization of structural components is needed to increase performance of the machine as well as to reduce the cost of it. Deformation of the machine structural component highly influences the work piece bending accuracy. Minor penetration error of punch is resulting in significant bending error of work piece .Minimize the bending error is necessary to reduce the use of deflection compensating devices that some manufactures have been offering. In this case, it is essential to development of new solutions by analysis of current press Brake design and optimization of their performance. Such review will help in selection of proper method of structural optimization for research work in the similar direction. Overview of different analysis and optimization methods to design desired tool has been reported in this study. The study of various researchers’ works indicates that to increase accuracy of hydraulic presses with different methods. There is scope to change the geometry of upper beam to increase its stiffness to get permissible deflection. .

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