Introduction

A special machine is used to emboss graphic symbols on metal foil. The

foil is fed through the embossing machine with an adjustable cycle time.
The downward motion of the stamp must be capable of being varied in
accordance with the feed speed. The return motion must always be
executed as a rapid traverse. A one-way flow control valve is used to
control the speed of the stamp, while a pressure relief valve is used to
prevent the weight of the stamp from pulling the piston rod out of the
cylinder. A 4/2-way valve is used to switch between upwards and
downwards motion.

Aim of Experiment
Methodology

Circuit diagram:

Table of Results
P 2,1
/bar
50
40

P 2,2
/bar
8
8

P 2,3
/bar
10
10

t1 /s

t2 /s

t3 /s

<t>

1.10
1.15

1.09
1.16

1.12
1.15

1.10
1.15

30
20
10

8
8
-

10
10
10

1.15
1.15
-

P
2,1 P
2,2 P
2,3 t1 /s
/bar
/bar
/bar
50
8
10
1.10
50
15
20
1.22
50
20
30
1.00
50
27
40
1.12
50
34
50
1.10

1.15
1.16
-

1.15
1.13
-

1.15
1.15
-

t2 /s

t3 /s

<t>

1.09
1.22
1.03
1.09
1.06

1.12
1.19
1.00
1.15
1.06

1.10
1.21
1.01
1.12
1.07

Conclusion
How does the travel time change as the pressures at the inlet and outlet vary?

As inlet pressure decreases, travel time increases up until a threshold

value due to the presence of the pressure relief valve. As outlet pressure
increases,
travel
time
remains
more
What is the difference between this circuit and the one with the 2-way
flow control valve and what is the reason for this?
In circuit 9, there is a tandem type centre, that is, there is the possibility
of load locking without any pressure build-up, up until one end is
actuated.On the other hand, in the circuit of exercise 11, the piston
comprises of a solely to and fro movement.