Digi-Shape - digital simulation & optimization software for gear shaping

Digi-Shape - 数字模拟

• 批准号: 531945-2018
• 负责人: Erkorkmaz, Kaan
• 金额: $ 9.11万
• 依托单位: University of Waterloo
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Idea to Innovation
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=650266
• 关键词: Digi; Shape; digital; simulation; optimization; Digi; Shape; digital; simulation; optimization

The objective of this project is to develop the next-generation of a proprietary software called Digi-Shape which has been developed at the University of Waterloo for virtual gear shaping. Gear shaping is a versatile and prominent machining method for manufacturing cylindrical gears. It is a highly complex and expensive process that requires highly trained engineers and technicians to run competently. Digi-Shape is capable of simulating the gear shaping operation and predicting the final quality of the machined part. It can be used to virtually optimize gear shaping processes to achieve higher productivity, and to minimize wasted resources in physical trial and error based process design that would otherwise be needed. In case studies performed at a local gear manufacturer, Digi-Shape was used to yield a significant 20-30% productivity improvement above current industry standards. This I2I project aims to develop and implement new features into Digi-Shape, in order to fortify its commercial value and its usability so that it can be easily and comfortably adopted by industry. Three features are outlined in this proposal that have been identified through collaborative discussions with industry. The first feature is collision detection of the cutting tool, which is an essential safety requirement to prevent damage to the cutter and machine. The second is automatic optimization of the process parameters, such that less-experienced personnel in industry can use the software to easily design gear shaping processes which yield maximum productivity and adequate quality. Finally, the third feature is refinement of the gear quality prediction algorithms to include factors which are currently not being simulated within Digi-Shape. Successful development of these features will greatly improve Digi-Shape's commercial value and increase industry's confidence in using this product.

该项目的目的是开发一个名为Digi Shape的专有软件的下一代，该软件是在滑铁卢大学开发的，用于虚拟齿轮塑形。齿轮成型是一种用于制造圆柱齿轮的多功能且突出的加工方法。这是一个高度复杂且昂贵的过程，需要训练有素的工程师和技术人员才能竞争力。 Digi形状能够模拟齿轮成型操作并预测加工部分的最终质量。它可用于虚拟优化齿轮成型过程以实现更高的生产率，并最大程度地减少基于物理试验和错误的过程设计中的浪费资源，否则需要。如果在当地的齿轮制造商进行的案例研究中，数字形状被用来产生高于当前行业标准的20-30％生产率的显着提高。该I2I项目旨在将新功能开发为数字形状，以增强其商业价值和可用性，以便行业可以轻松，舒适地采用它。该提案中概述了三个功能，这些功能已通过与行业的协作讨论来确定。第一个功能是切割工具的碰撞检测，这是防止切割机和机器损坏的必不可少的安全要求。第二个是对过程参数的自动优化，因此行业中缺乏经验的人员可以使用该软件轻松设计齿轮成型过程，从而产生最大的生产率和足够的质量。最后，第三个功能是对齿轮质量预测算法的完善，包括当前在数码形状中尚未模拟的因素。这些功能的成功开发将大大提高Digi Shape的商业价值，并增强行业对使用此产品的信心。