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Analyzing distortion of aircraft structural part in NC machining based on FEM simulation

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Abstract

NC machining distortion theory is studied by analyzing the typical aircraft wing rib aluminum alloy structural part. The reasons which lead to machining distortion are accounted for. The research method and process of theoretical model, finite element analysis and milling experiment are presented. The effect of residual stresses on machining distortion which distribute in the aircraft structure part is analyzed. The initial residual stress distribution which generated from material heat treatment is simulated by using thermal-mechanical coupling analysis of the FEM software. Cutting simulation is executed by exploiting the static element deactivation technique. The element is deactivated via Birth/Death feature in ANSYS software. The distortion results generated by the machining simulation are compared with the actual machining data. It appears that both distortion trends are consistent. The validity of the analysis method and the finite element analysis model is verified. Several methods which can be used to predicting and controlling machining distortion are proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICMET 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Proceedings
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, ICMET 2010 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 10 Sep 201012 Sep 2010

Publication series

NameICMET 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2010 International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, ICMET 2010
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period10/09/1012/09/10

Keywords

  • Distortion
  • FEM(Finite element method)
  • NC machining
  • Residual stress
  • Simulation

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