Finite Element Analysis of Laminating Tools for Automotive Interior Parts

Abstract:

This paper presents a method of finite element modeling and analysis used in the process of development of laminating tools of automotive interior parts. In this research, the automotive interior part considered for analysis is a center console part covered with leather. This part is subjected to concentrated loading and the stress variation within the complete assembly is determined. Also, due to the fact that the leather is stretched and glued to the plastic part using heat transfer between two molds, a thermal assessment is necessary. The results, in the form of deformations and tensions, and conclusions of both analyses will demonstrate the need to use this method in the development of laminating tools of automotive interior parts.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 693)
• Pages: 273-278
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.693.273
• Online since: December 2014
• Authors: Emilian Ionut Croitoru, Daniel Măgurian, Gheorghe Oancea
• Keywords: Automotive Interior Parts, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Laminating Tool, Mesh

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