Computer Aided Design of a Mold Cavity With Proper Rigging System for Casting Processes: Part 2

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Cheon Park ◽  
Kunwoo Lee

An interactive computer program to design a mold cavity with the proper rigging system has been developed. In addition to the pattern and the risers generated as described in Part 1 of this work, the various components of the gating system are generated in complete three-dimensional models by a rational approach. Then they are laid interactively by the user, and united together with the pattern and the risers to result in the three-dimensional model of the mold assembly. Finally, the vents and the mold box are constructed following the user’s interactive specification and then the mold cavity is completed in a three-dimensional geometric model by subtracting the mold assembly and the vents from the mold box. The three-dimensional model of a mold cavity is useful for many related applications such as the solidification simulation for mold evaluation and the NC tool path generation for mold production.

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Jong Cheon Park ◽  
Kunwoo Lee

An interactive computer program has been developed to design a pattern and risers for the production of castings of high quality. In our system, the user models the shape of a final product by using the system’s modeling capability, a pattern is generated in a three-dimensional model by eliminating the holes and adding shrinkage allowances and drafts, the proper riser is created automatically, and they are united together to yield a three-dimensional model of this portion of a mold assembly. The mold can be completed after the runners and the gating systems are designed, modeled, and united which will be described in Part 2 of this work. The unique feature of this work is a realization of an automatic design of the pattern and risers by integrating the modeling capabilities and the design equations used in commercial practice.


2020 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 04016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ihor Hevko ◽  
Olha Potapchuk ◽  
Iryna Lutsyk ◽  
Viktorya Yavorska ◽  
Viktoriia Tkachuk

The authors present methods building and printing three-dimensional models for graphical reconstruction of historical architectural objects. Procedure sequence of the methods is exemplified through building the model of the Parochial Cathedral of St. Mary of the Perpetual Assistance of the 1950s. After analyzing and assessing the most popular specialized software means, the 3DS Max environment is chosen to build a three-dimensional model. Suggested software tools enable increased accuracy, speed and granularity of fixation of complex systems and expanded databases, providing efficient instruments to deal with bulk data and being relevant to new IT achievements. Sequence and content of operations for analytical and modeling cycles are substantiated. The cathedral model is built on the basis of archive photographs and drafts. The authors describe methods and the algorithm of procedures, principles of architectural and spacious modeling to recreate the architectural object. The three-dimensional model is built by applying a stereogram miniature of the destroyed Cathedral. Reconstruction of spacious configuration of the objects is based on parallax assessment of images. Stages of project implementation are determined. There are described methods of implementing modeling by 3DS Max tools and preparing the model for 3D printing in Cura.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1125 ◽  
pp. 432-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandro Mihradi ◽  
Calvindoro Zeus Abdiwijaya ◽  
Tatacipta Dirgantara ◽  
Andi Isra Mahyuddin

In the present research, three-dimensional models of above-knee prosthesis, consist of socket, four-bar linkage knee, pylon and foot, are developed. These models have to fulfill criteria such as stability, ability to withstand up to 90 kg of bodyweight, ability to flex up to 130 degree, easy for maintenance, simple manufacturing process, affordable and yet reliable. As the first step of development, these models were evaluated using finite element method software to determine whether or not the design has fulfilled strength criteria. The results show that the last iteration of the three dimensional model of the knee prosthesis has satisfied the criteria.


2013 ◽  
Vol 443 ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Qin Gu

In this paper, the simulation functions of computer three-dimensional model as well as the advantages in the simulated application are briefly introduced, and also the application of the three-dimensional models simulation functions to the different industries is discussed in details.


2010 ◽  
Vol 156-157 ◽  
pp. 1626-1629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zi Qiang Yin ◽  
Guang Jun Zhang ◽  
Hui Hui Zhao ◽  
Lin Wu

This paper describes a novel rapid manufacturing and remanufacturing system based on robotic gas metal arc welding. If worn parts are maintainable, this system play a repairer role; if worn parts are unfit to remain in service, this system play a manufacturer role. This system works in ‘modeling - slicing - stacking’ principle. First, Detecting and building three-dimensional models of damaged zone by structured light. Second, Slicing established three-dimensional model in layers with some thickness. Third, planning robotic tool path to get optimumwelding path and parameters. Finally, executing remanufacturing task with robotic GMAW stacking layer by layer. This system remanufactures parts in human - robot interactive way. Take a half cylinder shell as worn part, experiments are conducted. Results show the mean error of surface smoothness is less than 0.5mm.


2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (13) ◽  
pp. 2813-2821
Author(s):  
Peter Hyman ◽  
Adelaja Israel Osofero

The behaviour of axially loaded prestressed stayed columns is a commonly studied area. Despite the fact that load eccentricity in columns is commonplace in practice, the amount of investigation into these systems under eccentric loading is limited. This study employed finite element analysis to investigate the interactive post-buckling behaviour of prestressed stayed columns. Critical imperfection combination with respect to the load carrying capacity was established and a comparison of a planar and a three-dimensional model was carried out to investigate key differences in the models. In this work, it has been shown that the load carrying capacity of eccentrically loaded columns can be significantly reduced when buckling in interactive mode is observed. Furthermore, it was established that increase in eccentricity results in a decrease in load carrying capacity of columns for both planar and three-dimensional models. However, a major difference between the models is the twisting effect exhibited in the three-dimensional model under out-of-plane eccentric loading. This work highlights the importance of carefully designing prestressed stayed columns’ connections to minimise loading eccentricity as it has been shown that the benefit of employing these systems over unstayed columns reduces with increasing load eccentricity.


2017 ◽  
Vol 903 ◽  
pp. 120-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena María Beamud González ◽  
Pedro Jose Núñez López ◽  
Eustaquio García Plaza ◽  
David Rodríguez Salgado ◽  
Alfonso González González ◽  
...  

One of the main shortcomings of individualized training in the use of computer aided design (CAD), and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) tools is that students lack a sound and broad understanding of the type of tools, and their specific and integrated applications in industrial manufacturing. This study aimed to design an integrated curricular training programme in computer aided tools for the design and manufacture of mechanical components based on reverse engineering techniques. By using real products that students can see and touch, a scanned copy is obtained for subsequent reconstruction into a virtual three-dimensional model using the software for optimizing the point cloud, meshing, and creating both the surface and solid. Once the virtual three-dimensional model has been obtained, it is exported to a solid modelling CAD (3D-CAD) software for modification according to the geometrical requirements. The next step is for students to manufacture a component using rapid prototyping techniques, which allow them to visualize, analyse, and inspect a component to optimize its design. The use of computer aided manufacturing software enables students to design and plan machining operations virtually to obtain a computer numeric control (CNC) program for the manufacture of a component with a CNC machine tool. Finally, students perform a quality control of the component by employing a range of measurement techniques. This training program is integrated into the subjects of the mechanical engineering degree, where students can work with these tools in line with an intergraded curriculum.


Author(s):  
Suryanarayana Pakalapati ◽  
Ibrahim Yavuz ◽  
Francisco Elizalde-Blancas ◽  
Ismail Celik ◽  
Mehrdad Shahnam

Numerical modeling has helped the SOFC research for over a decade in which period the models grew in complexity and detail. Multi-dimensional detailed models such as FLUENT’s SOFC module calculate three dimensional distributions of velocity, temperature, concentration and electric potential inside all components of the fuel cell. Such models while being very helpful in understanding the processes inside the fuel cell may prove to be very expensive for transient simulations and simulations of multi-cell stacks. Hence reduced order modeling is still used for such applications. However, reduced order modeling entails reduction of detail and consequent loss in accuracy. In this paper a multi-dimensional SOFC code, FLUENT’s SOFC module, is compared with a reduced order pseudo three-dimensional model, DREAM SOFC. FLUENT’s SOFC module is a commercial solver built on the popular CFD solver FLUENT. DREAM SOFC is an in house code developed at Computational Fluid Dynamics and Applied Multi Physics (CFD&AMP) Center at West Virginia University. It is a combination of a one dimensional model for channels and three-dimensional models for the rest of the components in a SOFC. This approach avoids having to solve Navier-Stokes equations inside channels but still retains the three-dimensionality inside important components. Same test cases with similar conditions are simulated with these codes and results are compared with each other.


Author(s):  
Brian S. Pippenger

Three-dimensional Model-Based Engineering (MBE) along with Quality Information Framework (QIF) is an approach to product design, manufacturing, and support where a digital three-dimensional representation of the product serves as the normative source for information communicated throughout the product’s lifecycle and supply chain. MBE simplifies data management and provides a more powerful communication medium than 2D-based environments. This is not just using a model for reference or a visual aid. The model will be the definition for the parts being manufactured, inspected, and built into full engines. The use of two-dimensional prints will be outdated and a culture change will be needed to embrace this change. Many organizations are implementing MBE and are using this technology to produce aerospace products. Manufacturing and inspection functions are dependent on the models from cradle to grave of the product lifecycle. These smart models will have all of the necessary dimensional metrology interoperability, GD&T encoded and product manufacturing information (PMI) data all in a standardized format associated within the model. This will allow for a model that has less errors, more functionality with manufacturing and inspection systems. The information included in the Model Based Definition (MBD) will be part of the QIF. The QIF fully defines quality measurement plans, measurement results, measurement rules, measurement resources, and results analysis. This combined with the PMI for manufacturing will provide a comprehensive MBD that can be used for all of the manufacturing process in the lifecycle of the product. The culture will need to progress from two-dimensional paper prints to smart three-dimensional models that are rich with data. These models will drive the process and be the final word for part acceptance; paper prints will not be needed or produced. These types of models will drive almost all of the military’s new designs and if the organization is not prepared for this change, it will lose many opportunities to be competitive.


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