IMPROVING THE MANUFACTURABILITY OF THE “HOLDER” PART USING AUTODESK FUSION SOFTWARE

Abstract

This paper explores methods for optimizing the shape and material of a part to improve its manufacturability. It provides an overview of previous works describing methods for enhancing the manufacturability of parts. It is known that Autodesk Fusion software offers extensive capabilities for modeling, analysis, and optimization of designs, as well as for creating manufacturing processes. The article investigates the potential application of Autodesk Fusion software for analyzing, modeling, and optimizing the shape of a "Holder" part. The main issues related to material inefficiency and design flaws of parts, as well as the requirements for part manufacturability, are discussed. The capabilities of Autodesk Fusion software for analyzing and optimizing part geometry are presented. The article discusses the Autodesk Simulation tools and methods provided by this software for strength analysis, stress and deformation modeling, and geometry optimization considering technological constraints. The results of applying Autodesk Fusion software for optimizing the shape of the "Holder" part are presented. The authors analyze changes in mass, strength, and ergonomics of the part after optimization measures. In the final part of the paper, a comparison of the results of optimizing the shape and material of the part is provided, showing that by optimizing the shape, the part's mass was reduced by 60%. The results of changing the part's weight due to material change are also presented, resulting in both reduced weight and the use of a cheaper material. This work highlights the importance of using modern CAD/CAM tools to improve product manufacturability and demonstrates the effectiveness of Autodesk Fusion in this process.