Course: CAE

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Course title CAE
Course code TUVI/TP8CE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Staněk Michal, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Ovsík Martin, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction and principles of CAD/CAM/CAE. 2. Usage of CAD/CAM/CAE for design and optimization of polymeric parts and tools for their production. 3. CAE software Moldflow and Cadmould (introduction, usage, comparism). 4. Design and modification of mesh. Selection of suitable analysis type. Selection of suitable material (material database). 5. Procedure and requirements of process conditions setup for different analyses types. 6. Procedure and problem of automatic functions usage in CAE software. 7. Procedure and problem of real trajectory and tool geometry transfer to CAE software. 8. Launching of analyses and solving problems occuring during computing. 9. Results evaluation and description in analyses of gate location, filling and packing pressure. 10. Results evaluation and description in analyses of cooling, deformation and shrinkage. 11. Part defects occurring during injection molding process. Localization of defects and possibilities of their elimination. 12. Analysis data processing on tool modification (injection mold). 13. Optimization of injection molding process by MPX. 14. Principle of the final report elaboration and its presentation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Exercises on PC
  • Preparation for examination - 120 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of design of parts in CAD and rheological behaviour of polymers.
Knowledge of design of parts in CAD and rheological behaviour of polymers.
Good knowledge of mold construction.
Good knowledge of mold construction.
Skills
Modeling of parts, curves and surfaces in CATIA.
Modeling of parts, curves and surfaces in CATIA.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
demonstrate deeper knowledge of polymer injection molding
demonstrate deeper knowledge of polymer injection molding
describe injection process simulation methods
describe injection process simulation methods
determine the appropriate procedure and method with respect to the given parameters
determine the appropriate procedure and method with respect to the given parameters
determine boundary conditions for process analysis
determine boundary conditions for process analysis
explain and describe the laws of material flow in the cavity of the injection mold
explain and describe the laws of material flow in the cavity of the injection mold
Skills
use finite element methods to simulate the injection process
use finite element methods to simulate the injection process
prepare process analysis with respect to boundary conditions (preprocessing)
prepare process analysis with respect to boundary conditions (preprocessing)
evaluate the results achieved with a proposed solution
evaluate the results achieved with a proposed solution
compile a comprehensive results report
compile a comprehensive results report
apply the results of analyzes in the design of a tool or production technology
apply the results of analyzes in the design of a tool or production technology
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Demonstration
Demonstration
Skills
Exercises on PC
Exercises on PC
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Written examination
Oral examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • BEAUMONT, J.P. Runner and Gating Design Handbook: Tools for Successful Injection Molding. 3rd Ed. xx, 450 s.. Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2019. ISBN 978-1-56990-590-6.
  • KAZMER, D. Injection Mold Design Engineering. 2nd Ed. xxiv, 529 s.. Munich: Hanser, 2016. ISBN 9781569905708.
  • KERKSTRA, R., BRAMMER, S. Injection Molding Advanced Troubleshooting Guide. xx, 491 s.. Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2018. ISBN 9781569906453.
  • MÜNSTEDT, H. Elastic Behavior of Polymer Melts: Rheology and Processing. xx, 274 s.. Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2019. ISBN 978-1-56990-754-2.
  • VLČEK, J., MAŇAS, M. Aplikovaná reologie.. Zlín: UTB, 2001. ISBN 80-7318-039-1.
  • WANG, M.-L., CHANG, R.-Y., HSU, C.-H. Molding Simulation: Theory and Practice. xviii, 513 s.. Cincinnati: Hanser Publications, 2018. ISBN 9781569906194.


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