Principles of Rapid Machine Design

Аннотация

This thesis presents a novel approach to conceptual design as part of a rapid machine design initiative. Solid model CAD systems and advanced engineering tools are used during the early design phase to generate realistic concepts of designs for manufacturing equipment. Concept evaluation is done very effectively through use of advanced analysis tools such as Finite Element Analysis. Core elements of this initiative are: create reason- ably detailed concepts with 3D CAD systems, analyze concepts analytically if possible or through use of finite element methods if necessary, and build designs from fabricated structures so there are no tooling times or costs, resulting in short design-to-manufacture times. In addition, to enable this methodology to be realizable, a new design for structural damping is presented which helps to reduce design uncertainty caused by vibration.