The document discusses the application of a hydraulic press for compression testing of materials. It describes the methodology used, which involved cutting samples of aluminum, carbon steel, and brass into cylinders of equal diameter and length. The samples were then subjected to compression testing using a 10-ton manually operated hydraulic press. The results showed the yield stress for each material: aluminum at 22.62 MPa, carbon steel at 64.07 MPa, and brass at 75.4 MPa. The conclusion is that the hydraulic press can successfully determine the strength of materials and their ability to withstand pressure and stress.

1. APPLICATION OF HYDRAULIC PRESS IN COMPRESSION
TESTING
By
IRHENE MICHAEL
supervised by
.
JULY 2022

2. INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODOLOGY AND MATERIAL
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

3. Introduction
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4. ► INTRODUCTION
One of the earliest common machine tools is the hydraulic
press. It is a machine press that uses a hydraulic cylinder to
generate compressive force. It uses hydraulics to mimic a
mechanical lever and was also known as a Bramah press after
its English designer, Joseph Bramah.
Modern hydraulic presses can sometimes be more effective in
settings where mechanical presses have historically been more
common. The performance and dependability of modern
hydraulic presses is good.

5. ► INTRODUCTION (CONT’D
The ability of hydraulic presses to perform has been improved by new
fast acting valves, electrical components, and more effective
hydraulic circuits. Forging, clinching, molding, punching, deep drawing,
and metal forming processes are frequently performed with hydraulic
presses.
Compression tests are used to analyze how a product or material
responds to compression, squashing, crushing, or flattening by
evaluating how the material behaves under a compressive stress. It
gives information on the integrity and safety of materials and
products, assisting manufacturers in ensuring that their completed
goods are fit for purpose and produced to the highest standards.

6. ► PROBLEM STATETEMENT
This project is to show the application of hydraulic press in compression
testing of:
 Aluminum
 Carbonsteel
 Brass.

7. ► AIM OF STUDY
The main purpose of this study is to use the hydraulic press to perform a
compression test to determine the yield stress of some samples.

8. ► OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
I.Parts and material selection.
I.To develop a computer-based model of the hydraulic press using
AUTOCAD
I.Perform compression test on aluminum, carbon steel, and brass using the
hydraulic press.
I.To carry out performance evaluation on the test sample using hydraulic press.
The main objectives of this project are namely

9. ► SCOPE OF STUDY
SCOPE
OF
STUDY
Study of An
Hydraulic
Press
Compression
Test On
Aluminum
Compression
Test On
Carbon Steel
Compression
Test On
Brass

10. ► RELEVANCES OF STUDY
This study will be useful to all metal production companies in
testing the strength of the metals and to determine the
maximum stress it can withstand.

11. Literature Review
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12. ► LITERATURE REVIEW
Author Study Findings/Gap
Malachy et al
(2011)
Design, Manufacture and evaluation of
a 30-ton Hydraulic Press
The machine subjected two
compression spring of 9N/mm to
compression test with change in
length of 300mm using a Load of
10KN
The machine performance didn’t
meet its design specification.

13. ► LITERATURE REVIEW
Author Study Findings/Gap
Nwankwojike
and
Chukwunonso
(2017)
Development and evaluation of a
Manually operated Hydraulic Press and
pull machine.
The machine was analyze with a
load of 1000N. Its shows a
deflection of 4.367e3mm
The machine is only useful for
small and medium scaled
workshops.

14. ► LITERATURE REVIEW
Author Study Findings/Gap
Piotr and
Krzyczak
(2019)
Application of hydraulic press for
testing powered roof prop support
The machine was redesigned
to suit using press forging,
used in a smaller in the
crushing, smelting.
The machine is only useful in
metal forging process.

15. Methodology
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16. ► MATERIAL
Mechanical
Properties
Strength
Durability
Availability
Economic
Factor
Hardness
Mechanical properties of the material
used

17. ► MATERIAL
Study
Materials
Carbon
Steel
Aluminium
Brass
Below are the metals used for the
study

18. ► METHOD
The study was done with a 10-ton manually operated
hydraulic press.
CAD Design of the
manually operated
hydraulic machine

19. ► DETAILED DRAWING OF THE HYDRAULIC PRESS

20. MACHINE COMPONENT
 Hydraulic cylinder
A hydraulic cylinder, also known as a linear hydraulic motor, is a
type of mechanical actuator that delivers a single force during a
single stroke. Pressurized hydraulic fluid, which is commonly oil,
provides the hydraulic cylinders with their power. A piston and
piston rod coupled to a cylinder barrel make up the hydraulic
cylinder, which oscillates back and forth.

21. MACHINE COMPONENT
 Hydraulic Hand Pump
A hydraulic hand pump uses direct personal effort to transfer
hydraulic fluid under pressure. It is an apparatus that transforms
mechanical energy into hydraulic energy (hydrostatic energy i.e.,
flow, pressure). It produces flow with sufficient force to
counteract the pressure brought on by the load at the pump
outlet.

22. MACHINE COMPONENT
 Pressure Gauge
A pressure gauge is a mechanical instrument designed to measure
the internal pressure and/or vacuum of a vessel or system.
Pressure Gauges are offered in a variety of styles, sizes, and
wetted part materials to meet the demands of standard and special
applications

23. MACHINE COMPONENT
 Steel Frame
The hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic hand pump, and pressure gauge
are all supported by this frame. The upper cross beam, heel block,
setting plate, upper plate, and under plate make up the frame,
along with the post, press bed frame, base section, and lower
cross member. Bolts, nuts, washers, and lock washers are used to
secure the various components together.

24. The samples are cut into a
cylindrical shape, all having
equal diameter and length.
1.The sample is place on the
hydraulic press
1.Two g-clamps are used to
hold the heel block against
the press bed frame.
The handle is pressed
continuously until the sample
is held firmly between the
heel block.
5.The handle is then pressed
slowly to apply pressure on
the sample, the reading on
the pressure gauge is
simultaneously recorded.
5.The previous step is carried
out until the material starts to
deflect.
5.The point at which the
material deflects is the yield
point.
TEST PROCEDURE

25. Results And Discussion
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26. ► RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Mass in
tons
Mass in
kg
Deflection(m) Force(N)
m x g
Pressure (Pa)
F/A
0.3 300 0.000011 2940 11307692
0.4 400 0.000012 3920 15076923
1.3 1300 0.000015 12740 49000000
1.7 1700 0.000018 16660 64076923
2.0 2000 0.0002 19600 75384615
Result of the Compression Test on Brass Sample
The yield stress is 75.4MPa

27. Chart of compression Test on Brass Sample
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
16000
tons 0.3 0.4 1.3
compression test on brass sample
Mass in Deflection(m) Force(N)
► RESULT AND DISCUSSION

28. Mass in
tons
Mass in
kg
Deflection(m) Force(N)
m x g
Pressure (Pa)
F/A
0.4 400 0.00020 3920 15076923
0.7 700 0.0004 6860 26384615
1.7 1700 0.0007 16660 64076923
Result of the Compression Test on Carbon Steel Sample
The yield stress is 64.07MPa
► RESULT AND DISCUSSION

29. Chart of compression Test on Carbon Steel Sample
400
0.0002
0
3920
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
tons 0.4
compression test on carbon steel
Mass in kg Deflection(m) Force(N)
► RESULT AND DISCUSSION

30. Mass in
tons
Mass in
kg
Deflection(m) Force(N)
m x g
Pressure (Pa)
F/A
0.3 300 0.0002 2940 11307692
0.6 600 0.0005 5880 22615384
Result of the Compression Test on Aluminium Sample
The yield stress is 22.62MPa
► RESULT AND DISCUSSION

31. Chart of compression Test on Aluminium Sample
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
0.3 0.6
compression test in Aluminium
Mass in kg Deflection(m) Force(N)
► RESULT AND DISCUSSION

32. Conclusion and Recommendation
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33. The compression test carried out was able to determine the yield stress of the three samples of brass,
carbon steel and aluminium. This test showed that
Aluminum has low strength while
carbon steel and brass have high
strength i.e., they can both withstand
high pressures and stresses.
The hydraulic press can be used for various
operations in the workshop as long as they
involve compression or compressing
materials.
► CONCLUSION

34. It is also recommended that the safety precaution be followed while performing the compression test.
► RECOMMENDATION
The hydraulic press should be implemented into the mechanical engineering world because it makes
works that involve high pressure to be performed easily and quickly.
This compression test should be implemented in every material production industry to determine the
maximum stress of materials

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