Clamp Unit & Pin-Clamp Unit Design Challenge

Q1)Prepare a table which includes materials & chemical reactions occurring at the anode and cathode of LCO, LMO, NCA, NMC, LFP and LTO type of lithium ion cells.Give your detailed explanation on it   Lithium-ion batteries are the most popular type of rechargeable battery in use today. They are used in a wide…

Design of an Electric vehicle Introduction   Electric vehicles (EVs) are automobiles powered by electric motors, relying on rechargeable batteries or other energy storage devices for their energy source. Unlike traditional internal combustion engine vehicles that run on gasoline or diesel, EVs produce zero tailpipe…

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Q1. For a defined driving cycle, calculate the energy required for braking. Calculating the energy required for braking of UDDS Drive Cycle- Braking: Braking is a condition to slow down or stops a moving vehicle as required. There are several techniques to apply brakes, which can be mechanical or electrical. The most commonly…

Introduction: Power Semiconductor Devices: A power electronic converter is an electronic device made of high power semiconductor switches that use different switching states to change the magnitude and waveform of the voltage and current between the input and output. Power semiconductor devices are widely used in automotive…

1.  Which types of power converter circuits are employed in electric and hybrid electric vehicle?   Electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EVs and HEVs) use various types of power converters to efficiently convert between AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) voltages as well as to regulate DC voltages. Here's…

  01) The terms "mapped model" and "dynamic model" are typically used in the context of modeling and simulating engines, motors, and generators, particularly in the field of engineering and physics. These models describe how these devices operate and can be used for analysis, design, and simulation purposes. Here's an…

1) Vehicle in EV_Defaults and the battery capacity is 25KW               Result_01: with 25KW battery and 3 cycles the car can travel only 41.4km to achieve 45km the number of cycles to be increased   02) The battery capacity is changed to 50KW         CONCLUSION: By increasing the battery capacity we can travel more distance…

Aim: To write a code in Matlab to parse the NASA thermodynamic data file and then calculate the thermodynamic properties of various gas species. Objective :1. To write a function that extracts the 14 coefficients and calculates the enthalpy, entropy, and specific heats for all the species in the NASA thermodynamic data…

Aim:To write code in MATLAB to optimize the stalagmite function and find the global maxima of the function. Optimization and its purpose:Optimization is an act or methodology of making something as fully perfect, functional or effective as possible. The purpose of optimization is to achieve the best design relative to…

AIM: To simulate the transient behavior of a simple pendulum and create an animation of its motion.Below is the figure of the simple pendulum : Below is the second-order differential equation for a simple pendulum:     Input Values: b=0.05 (Damping coefficient)g=9.81 (gravity in m/s^2)l=1 (Length of pendulum…

Aim:- To write a program in Matlab to simulate the forward kinematics of a 2R Robotic Arm   Objective:-Write a program to simulate forward kinematics of a 2R Robotic ArmTo create a Movie/Animation from the plots obtained from the program Theory:- A robotic arm is a type of mechanical arm, usually programmable, with similar…

Implement control logic of a “washing machine” using Stateflow as per given sequence:  If the power supply is available, the system gets activated  If the Water supply is not available, stop the process & indicate through LED Soaking time should be 200s followed by Washing time of 100s. Then rinsing…

Make a Simulink model of Doorbell using solenoid block   Doorbell: When We Press The Doorbell,This Will Complete a Circuit That Allows Electricity To Flow Through The Doorbell’s Internal Electromagnet. The Magnetic Field Generated By The Electromagnet Is Then Used To Power a Mechanism That Creates…

AIM:To design different types of fixed pin units and retractable pin units with different pin, riser, blade, cylinder, and block   FIXED PIN & RETRACTABLE PIN UNIT A fixed pin unit is a unit designed to locate the car panel using pins. Pin, pin retainer, shims, blocks, blade, riser are the part of fixed pin units…

Project Execution Activity: Project execution is about actualizing the already designed plan. It involves putting into action all the activities that were set in the previous processes of the project cycle. The project activities are done according to the set plans, sequence, and procedures to satisfy the requirements…

Design Methodology: The Design methodology is nothing but the steps followed during the concept designing stage of fixture design. Below are the steps followed during the design methodology. Purchase order: A purchase order is basically confirmation from the customer side that we are ready to start work. A purchase order…

AIM:To design different types of fixed pin units and retractable pin units with different pin, riser, blade, cylinder, and block   FIXED PIN & RETRACTABLE PIN UNIT A fixed pin unit is a unit designed to locate the car panel using pins. Pin, pin retainer, shims, blocks, blade, riser are the part of fixed pin units…

Objective: Design 3 Different types of Power Clamp Unit with Different Riser, Blade and Clamp Arm for the given Car Panel & 2 Different types of Rest Unit for the given Car Panel with the optimum use of material & space constraint. Also, we learn different types of rest & clamp unit configuration. Introduction:…

Objective:  Design 3 Different types of Swivel Clamp Unit with Different Riser, Blade, and Clamp Arm for the given Car Panel. Maintain the stroke as 100mm. Design a Pin-Clamp Unit for the given Car Panel. Introduction:3-2-1 principle is the basis of any fixture design. Holding fixtures used in assembly operations…

What is the Base Unit? What are the typical parts of the Base Unit? A base unit is a unit designed to mount all other units (Clamp unit, pin unit, rest unit, etc) of the tool, also other parts necessary for a tool like pneumatic valve box, trunking cable path will also be mounted onto a base unit. The base unit is the…

AIM: To design the base unit and all the necessary fixtures to the given component Base Unit A base unit is a unit designed to mount all other units (Clamp unit, pin unit, rest unit, etc) of the tool, also other parts necessary for a tool like pneumatic valve box, trunking cable path will also be mounted onto a base unit.…

What do you understand by the 3D finish process? 3D finish is the process where the design is being completely finished & to be ready for final simulation & 2D detailing. While finishing the design the nominality of holes is checked which ensures the easy assembly of all the units. The hole concentricity &…

Aim/ Introduction:Perform 3D finish for all units of assembly design. Create rough locators for assembly. Theory: 3D Finish3D finish is a process where the design is being completely finished & to be ready for final simulation & 2D detailing. The following points are taken into consideration while finishing the…

What are the Drawing templates? Drawing templates: Drawing templates are basically the drawing standards as per the customer’s specifications. Drawing templates are formats that are used for detailing different parts or units of the fixture. A drawing template file is a drawing file that has been saved with a . dwt…

AIM: To Draft a Key Sheet for the Complete Fixture assembly and Draft a Base Unit and the Fix Pin Unit drawings with all child parts for the complete Fixture assembly INTRODUCTIONThe fixture design after the 3D finishing process has to be done with 2D finishing before it is sent for manufacturing. All the dimensions of…

AIM: 1. Create 2D Drawing for each Clamp Unit and Pin Unit with all child parts and also create Child pard drawing for the same for the Fixture assembly   2D Detailing: P001_ST010_Z01_05_00_CLAMP_UNIT P001_ST010_Z01_06_00_CLAMP_UNIT_02 P001_ST010_Z01_07_00_CLAMP_UNIT_03 P001_ST010_Z01_08_00_SWIVEL_CYLINDER_CLAMP_UNIT_01…

AIM: Create a BOM and Hardware list (BOP) for the complete Fixture assembly Introduction: A bill of materials (BOM) is an extensive list of components, and instructions required to construct, manufacture, or repair a product or service. A bill of materials usually appears in a hierarchical format, with…

Body in White (B.I.W.) refers to the welded sheet metal components which form the structure of the vehicle to which the other components will be married, i.e ., engine, chassis, exterior, and interior trim. Body in White or BIW refers to the stage in automotive design or automobile manufacturing Thambi (ekg8o) in which…

Objective: Using the provided styling surface to come up with a back door design, by following appropriate design methodologies, and provide the necessary reinforcements and embossed Back Door/Tail Gate: A door that is located at the rear side of a car gives access to the boot space to store luggage, spare wheel, etc.…

Objective: For the Given Roof styling, Develop the essential flanges and reinforcements, Provide appropriate dimensions and check for Draft analysis, and submit your Section Inertia report on the 0-Y section Starting with the creation of a roof ditch area the tool opening angle is only 3 degrees. Performing curvature study…

Objective: To calculate the section modulus of the Hood for analyzing its strength and also optimizing the design to see the change in the bending strength of the hood. The higher the section modulus of a structure, the more resistive it becomes to bending.   Section Modulus: Section Modulus is the geometric property…

OBJECTIVE: Design a front fender from the given skin data and the master section provided with Drip mounting, A-pillar, Sill, Bumper, C mounting, and Splash mountings. INTRODUCTION: The design of any product starts from a requirement. The design engineer sketches the 2D object of the product based on the requirement. later…

Title of the Project: Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX  Objective: To design a Sheet metal casing using Siemens NX CAD application   Introduction: Sheet metal: Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metal forming,…

OBJECTIVE: Design Hood outer panel, inner panel, and the necessary reinforcements by following the Master section mentioned with the design parameters Hood Thickness Information Outer Panel Thickness = 0.75mm Inner Panel Thickness = 0.75mm Reinforcement Thickness = 1.5mm AUTOMOTIVE HOOD AND COMPONENTS : Hood is the main…

Title: Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad _Bracket Objective: To model the Bracket in the NX CAD Application Introduction: Sheet Metal:  Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking, and it can be…

Title of the Project: Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX  Objective: To design a Sheet metal Metal bracket-II using Siemens NX CAD application   Introduction: Sheet metal: Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used…

Title: Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad _Odd Shaped Enclosure Objective: To model the Odd Shaped Enclosure in the NX CAD Application Introduction: Sheet Metal:  Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking,…

Title: Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad _Box Assembly Objective: To model the Box Assembly in the NX CAD Application Introduction: Sheet Metal:  Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking , and it can…

ASSEMBLY WORKBENCH: Objective: To create 3D models of the quick return mechanism and CV joint according to the dimensions and later assemble the parts in assembly workbench and later create drawings in the Drafting workbench   Procedure: QUICK RETURN MECHANISM   CV JOINT:

OBJECTIVE: Development of a Door Trim panel  Creation of CAD model considering following inputs as like in OEM and tier1 companies a) Class A surface b) Nominal thickness: Refer to master sections c) Attachment strategy :  Finding an attachment strategy for the door panel to complete work. Using Pushpin with…

OBJECTIVE: Creating the B-Pillar Master Section development through the given Class-A surface. To begin with, the tooling axis for the given Class-A Surface is created to meet the requirements of the draft angle and at the end perform the Draft analysis on the model.  Creating the Dog Houses, Ribs, and the locators…

OBJECTIVE: Creating the Driver Door RH Applique Plastic component through the given Class-A surface. To begin with, the tooling axis for the given Class-A Surface is created to meet the requirements of the draft angle and at the end perform the Draft analysis on the model.  Creating the Heat Stakes and the locators…

OBJECTIVE: Creating the boss and Dog House for the Centre console coin holder considering the design rule THEORY: SCREW BOSS: Used in many part designs as points for attachments and assembly the most common variety is of cylindrical projections with holes designed to receive screws fastening hardware Bosses that merge…

OBJECTIVE: Create the Switch Bezel Plastic component through the given Class-A surface and Core and Cavity designs. To begin with, the tooling axis for the given Class-A Surface is created to meet the requirements of the draft angle and at the end perform the Draft analysis on the model.   The Thickness of the…

OBJECTIVE: Create the Switch Bezel Plastic component through the given Class-A surface. To begin with, the tooling axis for the given Class-A Surface is created to meet the requirements of the draft angle and at the end perform the Draft analysis on the model.   The Thickness of the component is Considered as  2.5…

OBJECTIVE: The main of this project is to perform the DOOR ARMREST through the given Class-A surface. Beginning with the creation of tooling axis, Class B surface development and then Class C surface and then merging Class A, B, C surfaces to form a plastic component. BY considering the thickness as 2.5mm THEORY:…

DRAFT ANALYSIS AND PLASTIC MODELING OF BASE BRACKET DESIGN   OBJECTIVE: The main of this project is to perform the Draft Analysis and model the Base Bracket Design through the given Class-A surface. Beginning with the creation of the tooling axis, Class B surface development, and then Class C surface and then merging…