Computer Modeling1 Computer Modeling Committee June 2007 Rob McInerney

Computer Modeling2 Projects Mechanical Performance of Dies - Continuation Design Support for Tooling Optimization Computational Tool for Short Run Insert Production and Improved Yield

Computer Modeling3 Mechanical Performance of Dies - Continuation DOE funded –Current activity funded by cost-share only FEA modeling of the relationship between –Die –Part –Machine Reviewed in February

Computer Modeling4 Design Support for Tooling Optimization DOE funded –No current activity due to funding Will extend some of the qualitative and approximate calculation methods used in CastView. Specifically, work to create –Gravity fill version of the algorithms –Thermal field optimization techniques using the equilibrium temperature technique we developed.

Computer Modeling5 Computational Tool for Short Run Insert Production and Improved Yield This is a small DLA project for CastView There is funding for one student Two components –Yield evaluation & improvement –Database/procedures for linking die bases and inserts for rapid tooling To be reviewed today

Computer Modeling6 Future Work Guidelines summarizing the die distortion work. Modeling tutorial for distortion modeling. –Web-based –Basic complete but needs improved –Addresses the boundary condition and “how to” issues that are difficult in these problems –Make it more complete and more accessible to the typical user Updating computer modeling course –Must match the industry needs and expectations.