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Imperial Auto's Successful Validation of O-Ring Contact Pressure using Altair OptiStruct™ Solution
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Sensors - Level Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Cement
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Time Sensitive Networking
- Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services
- Hardware Design & Engineering Services
- Testing & Certification
The Challenge
Imperial Auto, a leading manufacturer of ‘Fluid Transmission Products (FTPs), faced a significant challenge in their product design and development processes. The company, which supplies parts to some of the world's most reputed Engine, Automotive, and Off Highway and Farm Equipment OEMs, found it crucial to be innovative in their design processes, particularly in the manufacturing of fluid transmission pipes. The company was struggling to optimize fluid flow and minimize fluid loss. They also needed a secured, predictable, and confirmed process that would generate accurate results in their innovation efforts. One of the major challenges they faced was in the design and building of an assembly component where they had to check the 'O' ring leakage that could withstand required air pressure of 3 kg/ cm2. The team had to build several prototypes to confirm the 'O' ring leakage, a process that was unreliable and time-consuming.
About The Customer
Imperial Auto, established in 1969, is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of ‘Fluid Transmission Products (FTPs). The company operates eight manufacturing and assembly plants in India and has a strong global presence in their market. Imperial Auto is a key supplier to leading Engine, Automotive, Off Highway and Farm Equipment OEMs worldwide and has multiple overseas warehousing facilities to serve their clients seamlessly. The company is committed to manufacturing world-class quality products and has made significant investments in R&D initiatives. Imperial Auto has a robust workforce of 3000 employees and holds respected quality and environmental certifications such as ISO / TS 16949:2009 and ISO 14001:2004.
The Solution
In response to these challenges, Imperial Auto sought a solution that could reduce turnaround time, minimize prototype iterations, and improve design and product quality. After examining several simulation products, the team chose Altair’s HyperWorks, as its features were an exact fit for their needs. The team utilized the meshing capabilities of Altair HyperMesh™ to mesh the model and established contact between the 'O' ring and the pipe and the cylinder bore. They then analyzed the result using the Non-linear Quasi Static analysis method and simulated the physical behavior of the product. In the final stage, the team used Altair HyperView™ to interpret the analysis results in relation to contact requirements. The team also implemented Altair OptiStruct™ for design optimization activities, which helped to reduce design weight.
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