Simulated comparison on kinematics properties of two typical mechanisms of forging manipulator

The kinematics of two typical mechanisms is analyzed following the concept design of a 4MNm forging manipulator for a huge hydraulic press, i.e. a parallel links mechanism and a swing links mechanism. For the first kind of mechanism, when the jaw swings up and down, the swing angle is in proportion to the extending length of its driving hydraulic cylinder. For the second kind of mechanism, it is mostly difficult for the fluid driving control system to make sure three hydraulic pressure cylinders to keep moving synchronously. Based on these simulations and considering practical technological demands, the first kind of mechanism with parallel links is chosen as a better one.