Abstract
This paper compares the kinematic parameters of several wedging drive mechanisms used in the pressure-plate drives of flat die-cutting presses. Three-dimensional models of the mechanisms are built and analysed with SolidWorks Motion, extracting the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of the pressure plate across a full cycle. The CAD/CAE-based comparison identifies which wedging configuration delivers the most stable motion and the lowest inertial loads at plate reversal. The approach demonstrates how motion simulation can support the selection and optimisation of die-cutting drive mechanisms before prototyping.
Keywords: die-cutting press, wedging mechanism, SolidWorks, kinematic analysis
How to cite this article
Vitalii Vlakh (2023). Comparative analysis of the kinematic parameters of the wedging drive mechanisms of the die-cutting presses using the SolidWorks software. Printing and Publishing, 2023 / 1 (85).