Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
CAD tools, computer aided design, thermal growth, FEA
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
For my project I developed two tools to aid in manufacturing research that is currently being conducted in the Mechanical Engineering Department. This research is about milling, a type of manufacturing where metal is machined bye a spinning cutting tool, very similar to a drill bit, that cuts away the metal. This process generates a lot of heat and causes the cutting tool to heat up. When it heats up, it also expands and changes shape. The change in size of the cutting tool effects how much metal it removes. In precision work, this change in shape can be enough to cause parts to not be within tolerances. Research here is being conducted to quantify how much the cutting tool grows. When it is known how the cutting tool will expand, it can be accounted for beforehand, and it will be possible to machine with greater accuracy.
Recommended Citation
Bassett, C. Porter and Jensen, Dr. C. Greg
(2013)
"Cad Tools for Thermal Growth Research,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1930.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1930