The Finite Analysis and Optimization of Gantry Beam on Automatic Welder

Abstract:

Combined with the actual production, the new structure of gantry automatic welder was designed, the gantry beam is the key part of the gantry automatic welder, and the static finite element strength of gantry beam was analyzed on the most dangerous stress position. The maximum stress and the maximum displacement were obtained. Without changing the geometric size of the gantry, the structure of the gantry internal was adjusted to increase its stiffness and strength. Through the finite analysis comparison of the two different stiffeners, better style and distribution form of the stiffener were obtained; the structure of the gantry was optimized. The result shows that the quality of the gantry was reduced by 57%, and the stiffness and strength were improved by 20% and 36%, this provides theory basis for the design and production of gantry welder.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 345)
• Pages: 553-556
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.345.553
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Qing Hua Li, Wu Sheng Tang, Yue Qian Hou
• Keywords: Finite Analysis, Gantry, Mechanical Design, Optimization

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