Robust Optimization for Tube Bending Process Based on Finite Element Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 531-532 ◽  
pp. 746-750
Author(s):  
Xue Wen Chen ◽  
Ze Hu Liu ◽  
Jing Li Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Robust Design ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Tube Bending ◽  
Performance Variation ◽  
Bending Process ◽  
Element Method

The main causes of performance variation in tube bending process are variations in the mechanical properties of material, initial tube thickness, coefficient of friction and other forming process parameters. In order to control this performance variation and to optimize the tube bending process parameters, a robust design method is proposed in this paper for the tube bending process, based on the finite element method and the Taguchi method. During the robust design process, the finite element analysis is incorporated to simulate the tube bending process and calculate the objective function value, the orthogonal design method is selected to arrange the simulation experiments and calculate the S/N ratio. Finally, a case study for the tube bending process is implemented. With the objective to control tube crack (reduce the maximum thinning ratio) and its variation, the robust design mathematical model is established. The optimal design parameters are obtained and the maximum thinning ratio has been reduced and its variation has been controlled.

scholarly journals Optimization of Bending Process Parameters for Seamless Tubes Using Taguchi Method and Finite Element Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jui-Chang Lin ◽  
Kingsun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fem Simulation ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Tube Bending ◽  
Bending Process ◽  
Element Method

The three-dimensional tube (or pipe) is manufactured by CNC tube bending machine. The key techniques are determined by tube diameter, wall thickness, material, and bending radius. The obtained technique through experience and the trial and error method is unreliable. Finite element method (FEM) simulation for the tube bending process before production can avoid wasting manpower and raw materials. The computer-aided engineering (CAE) software ABAQUS 6.12 is applied to simulate bending characteristics and to explore the maximum stress and strain conditions. The Taguchi method is used to find the optimal parameters of bending. The confirmation experiment is performed according to optimal parameters. Results indicate that the strain error between CAE simulation and bending experiments is within 6.39%.

scholarly journals An Optimal Design Method for Compliant Mechanisms

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ngoc Le Chau ◽  
Ngoc Thoai Tran ◽  
Thanh-Phong Dao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Fitness Function ◽  
Current Method ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Optimal Design Method ◽  
Element Method

Compliant mechanisms are crucial parts in precise engineering but modeling techniques are restricted by a high complexity of their mechanical behaviors. Therefore, this paper devotes an optimal design method for compliant mechanisms. The integration method is a hybridization of statistics, finite element method, artificial intelligence, and metaheuristics. In order to demonstrate the superiority of the method, one degree of freedom is considered as a study object. Firstly, numerical datasets are achieved by the finite element method. Subsequently, the main design parameters of the mechanism are identified via analysis of variance. Desirability of both displacement and frequency of the mechanism is determined, and then, they are embedded inside a fuzzy logic system to combine into a single fitness function. Then, the relationship between the fine design variables and the fitness function is modeled using the adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system. Next, the single fitness function is maximized via moth-flame optimization algorithm. The optimal results determined that the frequency is 79.517 Hz and displacement is 1.897 mm. In terms of determining the global optimum solution, the current method is compared with the Taguchi, desirability, and Taguchi-integrated fuzzy methods. The results showed that the current method is better than those methods. Additionally, the devoted method outperforms the other metaheuristic algorithms such as TLBO, Jaya, PSOGSA, SCA, ALO, and LAPO in terms of faster convergence. The result of this study will be considered to apply for multiple-degrees-of-freedom compliant mechanisms in future work.

Deformations and Stresses in Face-Hobbed Spiral Bevel Gears

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilmos V. Simon
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Nodal Point ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Discretization ◽  
Spiral Bevel Gears ◽  
Bevel Gears ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
Spiral Bevel ◽  
Element Method

In this study an attempt is made to predict displacements and stresses in face-hobbed spiral bevel gears by using the finite element method. A displacement type finite element method is applied with curved, 20-node isoparametric elements. A method is developed for the automatic finite element discretization of the pinion and the gear. The full theory of the generation of tooth surfaces of face-hobbed spiral bevel gears is applied to determine the nodal point coordinates on tooth surfaces. The boundary conditions for the pinion and the gear are set automatically as well. A computer program was developed to implement the formulation provided above. By using this program the influence of design parameters and load position on tooth deflections and fillet stresses is investigated. On the basis of the results, obtained by performing a big number of computer runs, by using regression analysis and interpolation functions, equations for the calculation of tooth deflections and fillet stresses are derived.

Numerical Simulation of Riveting Process

2010 ◽  
Vol 34-35 ◽  
pp. 641-645
Author(s):  
Hong Shuang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Static Method ◽  
Riveting Process ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Element Method

In order to fully understanding the distribution of residual stress after riveting and the relationship between residual stress and riveting process parameters during riveting, Finite Element Method was used to establish a riveting model. Quasi-static method to solve the convergence difficulties was adopted in riveting process. The riveting process was divided into six stages according to the stress versus time curves. The relationship of residual stress with rivet length and rivet hole clearance were established. The results show numerical simulation is effective for riveting process and can make a construction for the practical riveting.

scholarly journals Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling and Simulation of Flow Regulatory Mechanism in Artificial Kidney Using Finite Element Method

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Tuba Yaqoob ◽  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Arshad Hussain ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Diffusion Model ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Clearance Rate ◽  
Pore Diffusion ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Pore Diffusion Model ◽  
Element Method

There is an enormous need in the health welfare sector to manufacture inexpensive dialyzer membranes with minimum dialysis duration. In order to optimize the dialysis cost and time, an in-depth analysis of the effect of dialyzer design and process parameters on toxins (ranging from tiny to large size molecules) clearance rate is required. Mathematical analysis and enhanced computational power of computers can translate the transport phenomena occurring inside the dialyzer while minimizing the development cost. In this paper, the steady-state mass transport in blood and dialysate compartment and across the membrane is investigated with convection-diffusion equations and tortuous pore diffusion model (TPDM), respectively. The two-dimensional, axisymmetric CFD model was simulated by using a solver based on the finite element method (COMSOL Multiphysics 5.4). The effect of design and process parameters is analyzed by solving model equations for varying values of design and process parameters. It is found that by introducing tortuosity in the pore diffusion model, the clearance rate of small size molecules increases, but the clearance rate of large size molecules is reduced. When the fiber aspect ratio (db/L) varies from 900 to 2300, the clearance rate increases 37.71% of its initial value. The results also show that when the pore diameter increases from 10 nm to 20 nm, the clearance rate of urea and glucose also increases by 2.09% and 7.93%, respectively, with tolerated transport of albumin molecules.

Tolerance Induced Performance Variation of a High-Resolution Compliant Micro Stage

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jhy-Cherng Tsai ◽  
Mandy Hsiao ◽  
Jau-Liang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Compliant Structure ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Leaf Springs ◽  
Performance Variation ◽  
Element Method

Micro stage employs compliant structure is crucial for precision machinery as it can achieve nano-scale resolution fine displacement by deformation. This paper investigates the variations of stiffness and natural frequency due to dimensional tolerances of such a compliant micro stage that is suspended by four leaf springs and rotates with respect to hinges. Performances of the stage are evaluated by finite element method for various dimensions to investigate the effects of dimensions. A series of sensitivity analyses are also performed to investigate how tolerances affect the performance of the stage. It shows that the stiffness and natural frequency of the stage are strongly affected by the dimensions of leaf springs and the hinges. That is, tolerances of these dimensions are crucial and must be well designed and strictly controlled. It further shows that performance variation due to tolerances are nonlinear but can be properly designed with this approach.

A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR THE EFFECTS OF PROCESS PARAMETERS AND MATERIAL ANISOTROPY IN THE CYLINDRICAL DEEP DRAWING

2008 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
T. S. YANG ◽  
N. C. HWANG ◽  
R. F. SHYU
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Deep Drawing ◽  
Strain Hardening Exponent ◽  
Drawing Process ◽  
Material Anisotropy ◽  
Plastic Strain Ratio ◽  
Deep Drawing Process ◽  
Element Method

Deep drawing process, one of sheet metal forming methods, is very useful in industrial field because of its efficiency. The deep drawing process is affected by many material and process parameters, such as the strain-hardening exponent, plastic strain ratio, anisotropic property of blank, friction and lubrication, blank holder force, presence of drawbeads, the profile radius of die and punch, etc. In this paper, a finite element method is used to investigate the cylindrical deep drawing process. The thickness of product and the forming force predicted by current simulation are compared with the experimental data. A finite element method is also used to investigate the maximum forming load and the minimum thickness of products under various process parameter conditions, including the profile radius of die, the clearance between die cavity and punch and the blank holding force. Furthermore, the material anisotropy and process parameters effect on the earing are also investigated.

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