The differences in geometry modifications methods after topological optimization

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10.2991/978-94-6463-423-5_32How to use a DOI?

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Topology optimization; Design region; Weight reduction; 3D printing

Abstract

The presented article compares two types of software in terms of the post-processing of topological optimization. For this analysis, a test sample was selected and subjected to topological optimization concerning weight reduction while ensuring maximum rigidity. Subsequently, the sample was processed using two modules that the individual software contains. During the post-processing phase, surface smoothing options, elements of bionic structure and standard remodelling tools were used. The results obtained were compared in terms of weight achieved. Based on the analysis, it was found that post-processing requiring manual modifications done by a designer show greater weight than in the case of smoothing provided by the software. The approaches of the individual software were also compared in terms of the creation of a finite element network for both static analysis and topological optimization. It was found that in the case of one software, the finite element network is background modified before the topological optimization starts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jiri Struz
AU  - Lukas Hruzik
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/05/22
TI  - The differences in geometry modifications methods after topological optimization
BT  - Proceedings of the 62nd International Conference of Machine Design Departments (ICMD 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 287
EP  - 297
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-423-5_32
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-423-5_32
ID  - Struz2024
ER  -