Optimization of Material Handling Trolley using Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to optimize the design using finite element analysis method and to validate the design. The main intention is to reduce the weight of the structural design of the base welded structure which is the only component that bears the whole load plus the weight of the trolley and then it transfer to the wheel. This paper presents finite element analysis of a methodology to model and simulate trolley used in automotive industry, especially in car manufacturing company for shifting the car body and panel. In this study, the design is carried out using CREO software and analysis of the trolley is performed using finite element commercial code ANSYS Workbench. The Von-mises yield principle has been used to determine the distribution of stress intensity. The proposed model has better results compared to the existing model of the trolley

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