| The purpose of this study was to apply the design analysis and manufacturing aspects of a wheel assembly using the newest technology of the computer software. These software systems were designed to facilitate a concurrent engineering approach to mechanical engineering product design and analysis.; The design application of the computer software contains several tasks for part modeling, assembly modeling, tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and manufacturing.; The wheel assembly is modeled, assembled and manufactured using UNIGRAPHICS, version 15. Tolerance and finite element analyses are demonstrated using I-DEAS. Via the IGES-format, computer files are transferred between the two software systems. Rapid prototyping parts are generated using I-DEAS files and LOM (laminated object manufacturing) machine. This thesis discusses different modeling techniques using other software as well. Stress analysis is applied to the wheel using Hertz contact stresses and comparing it with finite element analysis using I-DEAS. Reverse engineering is also discussed after the design being completed. With computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), the design is modeled and manufactured reducing the errors, time and cost. Changes are easily implemented without any interference problems. |
