The document summarizes the optimization of the weight of a C-frame hydraulic power press through finite element analysis using ANSYS and modeling using PRO-E. The original design is analyzed and modifications are made to reduce the bed and frame thicknesses. This results in a 13.5% reduction in weight from 1,920kg to 1,660kg while maintaining comparable stress levels and deflections under the same loading conditions. The optimized design reduces manufacturing costs without compromising on structural integrity.

1. OPTIMIZATION OF THE WEIGHT OF THE POWER PRESS USING ANSYS & PRO-E BHARATHIYAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY KARAIKAL UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF Mr. G.KARTHIKEYAN SENIOR LECTURER DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGG PRESENTED BY K.MURUGADASS

2. The project focuses on the optimization of the weight of a C Frame Hydraulic Power Press using ANSYS and PRO/E. The need for the project is that with heavy cost cutting going on, on every aspect of production companies, it is essential to reduce the cost of manufacturing a component or a machine by properly calculating the amount of material used to manufacture it. Here in this case, the material weight used to manufacture the frame of the C Frame Hydraulic Power Press is reduced by analyzing the power press by applying load on it virtually with all the boundary conditions in place. Then by calculating the deflection and stress on every part of the power press, the material weight is reduced by reducing the thickness of the frame and the thickness of the bed. Then finally with constant deflection and stress in mind, the weight reduction is stopped. Then the weight before analysis and after analysis is calculated and the difference is observed. Then the cost saved is calculated and the graphs for the observed values are plotted out.

20. PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEW OF ‘C’ FRAME POWER PRESS Model HCP – 10

33. CASE 1: For frame thickness : 25mm Bed thickness : 100mm

34. CASE 2: For frame thickness : 18mm Bed thickness : 70mm

35. CASE 1: For frame thickness : 25mm Bed thickness : 100mm

36. CASE 2: For frame thickness : 18mm Bed thickness : 70mm

37. FOR COMMON LOAD CONDITION: 10 TONES PARAMETERS EXISTING MODIFIED BED THICKNESS 100 mm 70mm FRAME THICKNESS 25mm 18mm WEIGHT 1.92 tones 1.66 tones STRESS 56.68N/mm 2 56.42N/mm 2 DEFLECTION 1.533mm 1.647mm

42. In this project the C framed Power Press is studied and the design was done as per the dimensions. The model of the power press is done in PRO/ENGINEER software. The analysis of the power press is carried out using ANSYS package. Finally the modified design is obtained by changing or varying the frame thickness and bed thickness and thus the objective of the study is achieved.