Design and Optimization of a Gripper Clamp

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Cunha, MS (Author) Other; Alves, ES (Author) Other; Costa, JM (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: U.Porto Journal of Engineering

Vol. 10

Pages: 34-44

Publisher: Universidade do Porto. Faculdade de Engenharia

Indexing

Scopus

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Z-WH6

DOI: 10.24840/2183-6493_0010-001_002059

Abstract (EN): Additive Manufacturing, among the many developing advanced manufacturing technologies, stands out as the one with the greatest potential for changing the distribution of manufacturing, society, and sustainability. To produce sustainable and competitive products, component material and design selection is an essential and critical topic in the industry. The production of parts designed using the Design for Additive Manufacturing methodology (DfAM) has grown in popularity in recent years. Topological optimization can be used as a design tool in the early stages of the design process to meet strength and endurance requirements on a component level. This study explores the topology optimization of a gripper clamp through nTopology and Fusion 360, using AISI 316L stainless steel as material, for production through Additive Manufacturing. The final component demonstrated reliable results. © 2024, Universidade do Porto - Faculdade de Engenharia. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10