A conversion system wherein a crankshaft drives the motion of the tooling assemblies within a number of lanes is provided. The crankshaft is structured to move the tooling assemblies associated with less than the total number of lanes. That is, for example, a four-lane conversion system could include two crankshafts each actuating the tooling assemblies of two lanes. In an exemplary embodiment, each lane has a single associated crankshaft.

A conversion system wherein a crankshaft drives the motion of the tooling assemblies within a number of lanes is provided. The crankshaft is structured to move the tooling assemblies associated with less than the total number of lanes. That is, for example, a four-lane conversion system could include two crankshafts each actuating the tooling assemblies of two lanes. In an exemplary embodiment, each lane has a single associated crankshaft.

A tamping assembly for capsule filling machine is provided. The tamping assembly comprises a fixed base/platform for accommodating a dosing disc assembly; a movable platform disposed above the fixed platform, the movable platform having plurality of sets of top tamping plungers; a pair of movable rods extending from the movable platform; and a lifting assembly mounted below the fixed base, and operably connected with the pair of movable rods for lifting/lowering the movable rods and/or the movable platform, the lifting assembly comprising a pair of first link members, each first link member extends along an incline from a first end to a second end, at the first end each first link members is pivotally mounted below the fixed base; a pair of second link members, each second link member extends from a proximal to a distal end, the proximal end of each second link member pivotally coupled with the second end of the each link member via a first pivot rod, and the distal end of each second link member pivotally coupled with each movable rod via a second pivot rod; and a drive mechanism connected with the second end of each first link member for moving the first link members, movement of the first link member causes the second member to lift or lower the movable platform, and thereby the tamping assembly.

A tamping assembly for capsule filling machine is provided. The tamping assembly comprises a fixed base/platform for accommodating a dosing disc assembly; a movable platform disposed above the fixed platform, the movable platform having plurality of sets of top tamping plungers; a pair of movable rods extending from the movable platform; and a lifting assembly mounted below the fixed base, and operably connected with the pair of movable rods for lifting/lowering the movable rods and/or the movable platform, the lifting assembly comprising a pair of first link members, each first link member extends along an incline from a first end to a second end, at the first end each first link members is pivotally mounted below the fixed base; a pair of second link members, each second link member extends from a proximal to a distal end, the proximal end of each second link member pivotally coupled with the second end of the each link member via a first pivot rod, and the distal end of each second link member pivotally coupled with each movable rod via a second pivot rod; and a drive mechanism connected with the second end of each first link member for moving the first link members, movement of the first link member causes the second member to lift or lower the movable platform, and thereby the tamping assembly.

An electromechanical press includes: a work table defining an upper horizontal working plane P1 on which samples are arranged; a device for forming workpieces including a forming tool arranged to be movable in translation in a vertical plane P2 perpendicular and secant to P1; and an electromechanical actuating device actuating the forming device, supported on a frame fixed relative to P1, the electromechanical actuating device in kinematic connection with the forming device. The electromechanical actuating device includes at least one Torque-type electric motor with an eccentric axis in kinematic connection with the forming device, the electromechanical actuating device supported on the frame in a position intersecting P2 of movement of the forming device and located between a base of the frame on the floor and the work table under P1, the forming tool held in any position in or above P1, the work table being integral with the frame.

A method for the control of a ram movement and ram forces of multi-point servo hybrid presses, where the positions, speeds and forces to drive the ram can be controlled independently of each other by the servo motor, which is assigned to each pressure point or each group of pressure points, for the main drive for the ram movement in the main function and the hydraulic pressure cushions, which are separately assigned to each pressure point of the ram, in an auxiliary function, to influence process-induced position and force settings of the ram in a combinatory interaction to achieve an active control of draw depth and tilt.

A method for the control of a ram movement and ram forces of multi-point servo hybrid presses, where the positions, speeds and forces to drive the ram can be controlled independently of each other by the servo motor, which is assigned to each pressure point or each group of pressure points, for the main drive for the ram movement in the main function and the hydraulic pressure cushions, which are separately assigned to each pressure point of the ram, in an auxiliary function, to influence process-induced position and force settings of the ram in a combinatory interaction to achieve an active control of draw depth and tilt.

A method of using data on the force flow in a press for the operation of a plunger, wherein the loads of the parts involved in the force flow can differ as a result of eccentrically operating forces, in such a way that the data about the respectively acting forces that, in accordance with Hooke's law, cause an extension or compression of a movement of the parts involved in the force flow, is measured and evaluated in relation to a drive device and a position of the plunger, whereupon a skewed position of the plunger is permitted or a skewed position of the plunger is counteracted or a skewed position of the plunger is set during operation of the press.

A method of using data on the force flow in a press for the operation of a plunger, wherein the loads of the parts involved in the force flow can differ as a result of eccentrically operating forces, in such a way that the data about the respectively acting forces that, in accordance with Hooke's law, cause an extension or compression of a movement of the parts involved in the force flow, is measured and evaluated in relation to a drive device and a position of the plunger, whereupon a skewed position of the plunger is permitted or a skewed position of the plunger is counteracted or a skewed position of the plunger is set during operation of the press.

A method for the control of a ram movement and ram forces of multi-point servo hybrid presses, where the positions, speeds and forces to drive the ram can be controlled independently of each other by the servo motor, which is assigned to each pressure point or each group of pressure points, for the main drive for the ram movement in the main function and the hydraulic pressure cushions, which are separately assigned to each pressure point of the ram, in an auxiliary function, to influence process-induced position and force settings of the ram in a combinatory interaction to achieve an active control of draw depth and tilt.