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The thickness variation during sheet deep drawing process has an impact on the quality of the final product and can lead to local material fractures. To minimize this phenomenon caused by varying degrees of stretching in different areas of the sheet, various methods can be employed. This research paper introduces a novel technique for metal sheet deep drawing, specifically designed for parts with complex geometric shapes that exhibit significant variations in deformation levels across different areas. The objective of this method is to enhance the quality of the deep drawing process by reducing thickness variations in the final part. In this proposed approach, the vertical movement of the punch is accomplished through two vertical rotational movements. This increases the flexibility of the deformation process, ensuring that the active tools elements occupy the most advantageous positions determined by the material flow in the die. As a result, the material's deformability is improved, allowing for a higher degree of deformation. Additionally, this new method offers a relatively simple design and kinematics solutions for the press and eliminates the need for lengthy assembly-disassembly times.

The paper presents a new deep drawing sheet metal method in which, due to the complex geometric shape of the part, there are significant variations in the level of deformation in different areas of the piece. The method aims to im-prove the quality in the deep drawing process by reducing the variation of the wall thickness of the part, caused by the different degree of stretching of the sheet in different areas of it. In the proposed method the vertical movement of the punch is completed by two vertical rotational movements of it which will have the effect the increasing the flexibility of the deformation process, the active elements occupying the most favorable position dictated by the material flow in the die. It results an improved material deformability and a higher degree of deformation. Also, the new method offers a relatively simple constructive solution of the press and does not require long auxiliary times for assembly-disassembly.

Significant amounts of dust from the processing of cast iron in the furnace can be considered as by-products for the technological flow from the agglomeration, having an adequate chemical and structural composition. Blast furnace dust contains significant amounts of metals and non-metals that can be recovered by various processing methods. The transformation of these recyclable materials for reuse into metal producing units is essential not only for the conservation of mineral resources but also for the protection of the environment. This paper presents the chemical and mineralogical characterization of blast furnace dust resulting from the processing of cast iron, a useful analysis for this material to be reintroduced into the agglomeration process. From the obtained results it was found that the blast furnace dust contains significant amounts of SiO2 in fine granular form (

Recognizing the crucial role that transport and lifting installations play in various sectors, including industry, construction, and extraction, as well as in mechanizing loading and unloading operations, and the movement of equipment or materials, special attention must be oriented to the diversification and the production of these installations by using the most advanced technologies. The paper presents some operating principles and characteristics of a lifting and transport Spider Crane installation equipment. This installation is considered a more economical and efficient alternative to traditional cranes for works where lifting requirements are below certain limits and significant height. Thus, an analysis of the hydraulic lifting system was carried out, based on the calculation of hydraulic fluid flows for the drive pumps. Also, was evaluated the specific speeds and forces of the hydraulic cylinders, a mechanical analysis of the clamping system with hook, as well as a finite element analysis of some mechanical and hydraulic components. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In industrial practice, is sometimes needed to manufacture specific parts without blueprints. This part of engineering process is known as reverse engineering. Usually, this assumes that an existing piece is measured or scanned and based on this result is made a new part. If the part can be machined with universal cutting tools the manufacturing process don't rise problems, but in case of parts which needs specific tools, these must be designed to be suitable for machining the piece. In this paper, a tool profiling algorithm is proposed, which is based on the capacity to measure and represent some surfaces in a methodical cloud of points form. The proposed profiling algorithm is based on the "virtual pole" method. This method is used together with the intermediate surface theorem for profiling tools characterized by a helical primary peripheral surface. This article will represent a continuation of a research which was been published in 2021, in Bulletin of Polytechnic Institute from Jassy. In that published article, the profiling of the hob mill tool was presented in a theoretical way and the "virtual pole" theorem was applied for an any type of profiles. The proposed algorithm allowed the determination of the tool's profile reciprocally enveloping with a piece's profile known in discrete form. Now, in this paper, the discrete form profile will represent exactly a cycloidal disk from a cycloidal reducer whose coordinates were determined using specific reverse engineering processes. Considering that the determination of the relative movements between the tool and the part, as well as the determination of the enveloping condition are relatively complicated and can be a source of errors, the purpose of this work is to highlight the advantages of the "virtual pole" method compared to the other specific methods of tool profiling that generate by enwrapping. At the same time, it is investigated if the "virtual pole" method can provide a support for the identification of the intermediate surface, with the help of graphic design environments, for profiling, in this case, the worm tools, since the "virtual pole" method cannot be applied as such in the case of disk-type tools, worm tools and cylindricalfrontal tools, due to the fact that the theorem is intended for the study of planar gearing. The advantages of using the "virtual pole" method are obvious compared to the classical tool profiling methods. The results demonstrated the accuracy of the method, by the fact that, using the "virtual pole" method, the calculation time for profiling the hob mill tool for generating a profile known in discrete form, namely the profile of the cycloidal disk, is significantly reduced. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The “virtual pole” method allows profiling of the cutting tools that generate by rolling. This mode of generation is advantageous in terms of the accuracy of the geometric shape obtained. The mentioned method combines the analytical accuracy of profiling with a simplified calculation mode, compared to the established algorithms. The paper presents an application made on the basis of the “virtual pole” method, for the profiling of the gear shaped tool, designed to generate the bore of a bush with a K-profile. Based on this methodology, in house software was developed for the type of profile mentioned above. The program allows the numerical and graphical representation of the profile to be generated, the contact curve and the profile of the generating tool.

This paper analyzes the front axle of the Mercedes AMG GT model, as so as the graphical representation of the axle and of the subassemblies of suspension system and steering system, using the AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor software. The paper include the steps for made the 3D model of the front axle in order to highlight the advantages of suspension and steering system, the function of this systems and methods for manufacturing of these. The 3D model presents a suite of complex surfaces. This type of surfaces is often designed with non-analytical means. The main commands and options used in Autodesk Inventor software were presented and explained. All the component parts of the front axle were modelled and assembled according to their functional role. Finally, the models were rendered in order to have a realistic appearance.

The conical rotary compressor represents a solution for gases compression, for relatively small flow, in conditions of a superior energetic efficiency. Although the theoretical solution for the helical conical compressor was elaborated decades ago, a viable technology solution become possible at industrial level only after the development of machine tools with numerically controlled axes. In this paper is proposed a study, analytical and graphical, concerning the geometry of conical rotary compressor’s rotors, modelled by rapid prototyping technology. The propose modelling allow to elaborate various constructive forms for conical compressor’s rotors.

The paper presents an algorithm for profiling the hob tool designed to generate by plastic deformation the worm shafts from the composition of worm-wheel gear type, used in the seat adjustment mechanisms of some Audi and Mercedes cars. The active surface of the hob tool is a cylindrical helical surface of constant pitch. Two such tandem tools are used for deformation, the semi-finished product being positioned between them. During generation, the tools rotate around their own axes, which, combined with their helical surface, causes a helical movement of the blank. The active surfaces of the tools are mutually winding on the helical flanks of the generated worm. In the paper, two applications were developed for the generation of worms whose dimensions were determined by 3D scanning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The hob mill is a cutting tool with a wide application for generation in machining of splined shafts. A method for profiling the hob mill for generation of square splines is presented in this paper. The analytical development was done based on a complementary theorem of surface enwrapping — the method of generating trajectories. A numerical application for a standardized spline shaft is presented. Based on the same theorem is presented a graphical application, developed in the CATIA design environment, for profiling the hob mill which generated standardised square splines.

Recently, 3D measurement systems have developed more and more in various fields. With the help of 3D measuring systems, the measurement time in design, manufacture, assembly and production is substantially reduced. In this paper, it is proposed to redesign two pieces of a helical pump (driver and driven screws) based on numerical models obtained by scanning. These models are obtained based on the processing of point clouds resulting from the 3D scanning of the respective pieces. After completing the actual scanning process, the numerical models were measured using specific software to determine the dimensional characteristics and their modeling was performed in a computer-aided design program. Subsequently, the inspection was performed by overlapping the scanned model and the CAD model of each piece, in order to be able to compare the analytical models with the real pieces. This comparison allows to appreciate the degree to which the analytical model obtained by redesign corresponds to the real piece. In this way, the ability of future pieces obtained based on the analytical model to be able to accomplish the desired functional role can be appreciated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The technological design of devices has a significant share in the industrial field and, therefore, any study that highlights, through concrete examples, the main issues regarding the design of devices used, especially in the machine building industry, is welcome. The paper presents three fixturing devices specialized for the drilling operation of some technical pieces encountered in the field of hydraulic drives - spool valve, fixing clamp and flange support ventilation self-cleaning filter system. Both the pieces and the devices were made with the help of Autodesk Inventor program, a software package that streamlines as concrete and precise as possible the 3D modeling of solids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hydroforming processes have become increasingly popular in recent years, due to the increasing demand for light parts in various fields, such as the automotive, aircraft and aerospace industries. This technology is relatively new compared to other processing procedures, such as lamination, forging or stamping. This paper presents some basic concepts about hydroforming procedures, as well as 3D graphical modeling of a hydro-mechanical drawing die made in the Autodesk Inventor software program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]