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

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.

该项目的目标是开发下一代专有软件Digi-Shape，该软件已在滑铁卢大学开发，用于虚拟齿轮成形。插齿加工是制造圆柱齿轮的一种通用而突出的加工方法。这是一个非常复杂和昂贵的过程，需要训练有素的工程师和技术人员才能胜任。Digi-Shape能够模拟插齿操作并预测加工零件的最终质量。它可用于虚拟优化齿轮成形工艺，以实现更高的生产率，并最大限度地减少在物理试验和错误的过程设计中浪费的资源，否则将需要。在当地齿轮制造商进行的案例研究中，Digi-Shape的使用使生产率比当前行业标准提高了20-30%。这个I2 I项目旨在开发和实现Digi-Shape的新功能，以加强其商业价值和可用性，使其能够轻松舒适地被行业采用。本提案概述了通过与工业界的合作讨论确定的三个特点。第一个功能是刀具的碰撞检测，这是防止刀具和机器损坏的基本安全要求。第二个是自动优化工艺参数，这样经验不足的工业人员可以使用该软件轻松设计齿轮成形工艺，从而产生最大的生产率和足够的质量。最后，第三个特点是齿轮质量预测算法的细化，以包括Digi-Shape中目前没有模拟的因素。这些功能的成功开发将大大提高Digi-Shape的商业价值，并增加业界使用该产品的信心。