STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF AN ANGLE HOLE FIXTURE FOR CYLINDRICAL BUSH COMPONENTS IN THREE AXIS VERTICAL MACHINING CENTRE
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF AN ANGLE HOLE FIXTURE FOR CYLINDRICAL BUSH COMPONENTS IN THREE AXIS VERTICAL MACHINING CENTRE
Authors:
Dr. KUMARAVEL S 1, ABISHEK PAUL P 2, BHUVANESHWARAN T 3, GOKUL NATH S4
*1Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology, Trichy - 621215, India.
*2,3,4 UG Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology, Trichy, India.
Abstract - This project shows how to analyze the structure and performance of an angle hole fixture made for cylindrical bush components in a three-axis vertical machining center. The goal is to make it possible to accurately machine inclined holes with a regular three-axis machine, which will cut down on the need for costly multi-axis systems. The fixture has the right locating and clamping parts to hold the workpiece at a fixed angle, which keeps it stable and precise while machining. Using ANSYS 19.2, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used to look at how strong the fixture is when cutting and clamping forces are applied. It looks at stress distribution, deformation, and the safety factor. The results show that the fixture can handle operational loads without breaking. The performance evaluation shows that the accuracy, repeatability, and setup time have all gotten better. Overall, the fixture that was made is a cheap and effective way to machine angular holes in cylindrical parts, and it also improves productivity and reliability.
Key Words: Angle Hole Fixture, Three Axis CNC Machining, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)