Analysis of the pressure plate drive mechanisms of flat die-cutting presses

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Четербух О. Ю., Shakhbazov Ya. O., Ternytskyi S. V. № 1 (68) 238-246 Image Image

The most common method used to form the outline of a cardboard package is die-cutting. The main advantages and drawbacks of the equipment commonly used for die-cutting cardboard packaging are listed. The negative consequences that may arise as a result of the oscillating movement of the pressure plate in flat die-cutting equipment are described. Scientific works, research, and patent searches devoted to the development of the drive mechanism design of the movable pressure plate in flat die-cutting presses, which are used for the manufacture of cardboard packaging, are analyzed. Different designs of flat die-cutting presses with upper and lower pressure plates are considered, including: worm drive mechanism of the pressure plate, eccentric drive mechanism of the pressure plate, conical gear drive mechanism of the pressure plate, rocker drive mechanism of the pressure plate, roller drive mechanism of the pressure plate, combined gear-screw drive mechanism of the pressure plate.

The disadvantages of the design features of these drive mechanisms for the pressure plate in flat die-cutting presses are presented. Taking into account the general recommendations and requirements for die-cutting equipment, as well as relying on all the previously listed and mentioned factors, it can be stated that the design features of the drive mechanisms for the pressure plate in flat die-cutting presses can be of the most diverse nature. There is room for future improvements of known mechanisms and the development of fundamentally new ones.

Keywords: a drive mechanism, a pressure plate, die-cutting, a flat press, cardboard packaging, design features, research.

doi: 10.32403/1998-6912-2024-1-68-238-246


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