Abstract
This paper presents the design and analysis of a novel double-wedging drive mechanism for the pressure plate of a flat die-cutting press, proposed as an alternative to traditional crankshaft-based systems. The mechanism improves motion transmission, increases the uniformity of contact with the cardboard sheet, and reduces inertial loads during embossing, creasing, and cutting. A kinematic scheme is developed and analytical expressions for displacement and torque are derived, while a custom Python tool automates parameter calculation, model generation, and integration with SolidWorks for simulation and optimisation. Three-dimensional models and motion studies validate the analytical results and confirm the mechanism’s advantages for high-cyclicity die-cutting equipment.
Keywords: die-cutting press, double-wedging mechanism, CAD/CAE, kinematic and force analysis
How to cite this article
Ivan Rehei, Oleh Knysh, Vitalii Vlakh, Andrii Ternovyi (2026). Innovative double-wedging mechanism for die-cutting presses: CAD/CAE-based kinematic and force analysis. FME Transactions, Vol. 54, No. 1. https://doi.org/10.5937/fme2601070R