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title: "Press Frame"
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# Industrial Specification: Press Frame

## 1. Technical Definition
The structural framework that provides rigidity and support for the pressing mechanism in a Precision Pressing Station.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-500 kN compressive load, 0-100 μm deflection under maximum load**. Failure boundary: **Yield stress exceeding 250 MPa (S355 structural steel) or permanent deformation exceeding 150 μm**, Mechanism: **Plastic deformation due to exceeding yield strength under cyclic loading, following Hooke's law (σ = Eε) where stress exceeds material yield point**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cyclic loading at 80% of yield strength for &gt;10⁶ cycles | 8 | Fatigue crack initiation at weld joints or stress concentrators | Design with fatigue strength coefficient of 0.9σ_uts and fatigue exponent of -0.12, implement post-weld heat treatment |
| Eccentric loading creating bending moment exceeding 15 kN·m | 8 | Frame distortion causing misalignment exceeding 0.1 mm/m | Stiffness optimization using finite element analysis targeting natural frequency &gt;100 Hz, incorporate diagonal bracing |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Columns / Uprights](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/columns-uprights.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Hydraulic Power Unit**, **Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) System**, **Material Handling Conveyor**  
**Downstream Applications**: Electronic Connector Pins, Precision Gears, Medical Device Components  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are typically used for press frames in precision pressing stations?
**A**: Press frames are commonly constructed from Structural Steel (such as A36 grade) for standard applications, or Alloy Steel for high-load scenarios requiring enhanced strength and durability in machinery manufacturing.

### Q: What are the main components of a press frame according to the BOM?
**A**: The key components include the Crown or Top Beam, Columns or Uprights, Base or Bed, and Tie Rods (if applicable), which together form the structural framework supporting the pressing mechanism.

### Q: Why is rigidity important in a press frame for precision pressing?
**A**: Rigidity ensures stability and accuracy during pressing operations, minimizing deflection and maintaining alignment, which is critical for achieving precise results in manufacturing processes.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: PRESS_FRAME | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 95e5c683
