Design and Simulation of a Torque Calibration Tool Using Finite Element Analysis

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Measurement accuracy plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality, and calibration is essential to guarantee the reliability of measuring instruments. In torque measurement, the National Measurement Standards Laboratory (SNSU BSN) provides the highest national standard through torque machines. However, calibrating torque measuring instruments requires reliable tools that are capable of withstanding high loads without failure. This research aims to design, simulate, and prototype a torque calibration tool. Autodesk Inventor was used to perform finite element simulations on three candidate materials: Aluminum 7075, Stainless Steel 304, and AISI 1045. The results show that AISI 1045 has the lowest displacement and the highest safety factor, making it the most suitable material. To validate the prototype, the tool was produced using 3D printing, ensuring dimensional accuracy and assembly compatibility. The final design can sustain loads up to 2000 N, providing reliable performance for torque calibration at SNSU BSN.

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Engineering Headway (Volume 38)

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