Performance improvement and validation of a high temperature test fixture by virtual prototyping
Performance improvement and validation of a high temperature test fixture by virtual prototyping

Author(s): Georgi Todorov, Konstantin Kamberov, Yavor Sofronov
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management, Accounting - Business Administration, Business Ethics
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: virtual prototyping; physical prototyping; high temperature device; test fixture; vibrations; dynamics
Summary/Abstract: This study presents an approach used in the design improvement of a high-temperature test fixture. The approach unites virtual and physical techniques to assess the structure after its preliminary design and first physical tests. Virtual prototyping is used to detect the possibilities of design improvement to meet the imposed requirements of the test. Performed simulations, using the virtual prototype, at that product development stage, allows for assessing various design parameters at a high level of confidence. The testing of a physical prototype is used to validate simulation results. The presented methodology is demonstrated in an industrial use case for high-temperature test fixture application. The main contribution of this study is related to the way the combination of virtual and physical prototyping and testing at different product development stages applies to the development of industrial fixtures and other similar products.

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