Applications of Finite Element Methods

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Why FEM?
Systematic procedure for derivation or approximation of solutions. Although tedious, but is very efficient with the advent of computers. Has extensive applications in several types of problems in engineering, medical science, nuclear science, aeronautics and aerospace. FEM allows entire designs to be constructed, refined, and optimized before the design is manufactured. Instantaneous analysis results are obtained and there is no need to test the prototype. FEM allows detailed visualization of where structures bend or twist, and indicates the distribution of stresses and displacements. In summary, benefits of FEM include increased accuracy, enhanced design and better insight into critical design parameters, virtual prototyping, fewer hardware prototypes, a faster and less expensive design cycle, increased productivity, and increased revenue.

The Use of Finite Element Method in Furniture Industry

Book Shelf Material and Modelling

In finite elements method, the following steps are taken for the performance of the static analysis: i.) Drawing the model. ii.) Assigning material to the part. iii.) Applying the limit conditions. iv.) Applying the loads. v.) Building a mesh for the part vi.) Starting the static analysis vii.) Determining the safety factor dispersion

Elasticity module : 28733kg/cm^2 for 18mm Bending strength : 291.2kg/cm^2 Compressive strength: 104.6kg/cm^2 (Parallel to the surface) Board density : 0.662g/cm^3 Shearing module : 14363kg/cm^2

Sample Analysis

Parameters

Values 1

Values 2

M
L b D E

12.52kg
36cm 7.5cm 1.8cm

20kg

28733kg/cm^2 0.1162cm 0.1856cm

Analysis of complete Book Shelf

Conclusions and Suggestions

The wood, however, displays a specific behavior with its heterogeneous and anisotropic structure and therefore it is needed to develop special coefficients suitable to wood or virtual resistance values with another approach. The resistance values determined under Cosmos Works can be used in the design of new furniture and creating the construction without any need for safety tension.

The Use of Finite Element Method in Blanking

Blanking
Metal blanking is a widely used process in high volume production of metal components. Its applications range from components of very light to heavy appliances and machineries. Blanking is defined as the cutting of a work piece between two die components to a predetermined contour. The theoretical modeling is very difficult due to the complexity in describing the shearing process starting with the elastic stage and ending with the total separation of the sheet metal.

Methodology for Analysis

Finite Element Method (FEM) and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques are used to achieve the study objectives. Classify the blanking parameters into controllable and uncountable. Finite Element Simulation. Model Verification. Blanking Process Modeling. Validation.

Punching of Stainless Steel Analysis

Conclusions and Suggestions

The developed experimental investigation of the sheet metal blanking process makes it possible to study the effects of process parameters such as the material type, the punch-die clearance, the thickness of the sheet and the blank holder force and their interactions on the geometry of the sheared edge especially the burrs height. The finite element and design of experiments methods are used in order to obtain a better understanding of the blanking manufacturing response. The process signatures indicate that the material types as well as the geometric characteristics of the tools and their configuration influence the burrs height of the sheared edge

References
Full length research paper by K. Hseyin Ko, Koray Kizilkaya, E. Seda Erdinler and Derya Sevim Korkut. on Use of FEM in Furniture industry. Application of Finite Element Method and Design of Experiments in the Optimization of Sheet Metal Blanking Process by Emad AlMomani, Ibrahim Rawabdeh