Customer’s Objective
Stiffness Evaluation Of A Japanese Mid Size Sedan BIW For Finalizing Final Design
Inputs Provided
- CAD Geometry
- Bill Of Material
- Weld Details
| Software | Hyperworks / ANSA, MSC Nastran |
Our Solution
- Model: Built Finite Element Model For The Entire Assembly Per Customer Specific Guidelines.
- Model Consisted Of 11 Sub-assemblies : Instrument Panel, Hood Ledge, Front Bumper, Rear Bumper, Body Side, Underbody, Air Box And Radcore.
- Total Number Of Elements (NVH) : 600,000
- Type Of Spot Welding : Mesh Independent Spot Weld (CDH)
Load Cases Analyzed:
- Static:
- Global Torsion, Front And Rear Torsion, ENCON Bending, Floor Pan Bending, Suspension Mount Pin And Strut Rigidity
- Dynamic:
- Suspension Mount Pin And Strut Rigidity, Engine Mount Rigidity, IP Cross Beam And Center Stay Mount Rigidity And Wiper Mount Rigidity
Value Delivered To Customer:
- Significant Cost Savings And Faster Turnaround Time
- Significant Improvements In Stiffness Based Design Recommendations