Abstract

COMTES FHT specializes in researching metallic materials and developing advanced processing technologies, including 3D printing. For its research activities, it utilizes software from Dassault Systèmes, including CAE software Abaqus and 3DEXPERIENCE for numerical simulations, as well as parametric and topological optimizations. The introduced component was topologically optimized using 3DEXPERIENCE, and production was carried out using metal 3D printing, specifically the powder bed technology on a device from ACONITY 3D.

IDIADA CZ is an engineering company responsible for the sales and support of Abaqus and 3DEXPERIENCE software. 3DEXPERIENCE supports the entire 3D printing process: from topological optimization of an existing part through manufacturing technology planning and 3D printing simulation to considering residual stresses in the product lifecycle simulation. In this article, we present the simulation process of a part that was topologically optimized to replace the existing design.

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Presenter Bio

Adam Hybler is a master's student at the University of West Bohemia, specializing in Applied Mechanics with a focus on structural dynamics and mechatronics. He is currently employed at COMTES FHT, a client of IDIADA CZ, where he is conducting his diploma thesis on sheet metal anisotropy. His research compares different methods for determining the yield point and explores a novel approach for advanced metallic materials, including high-strength steels and aluminum alloys. Additionally, he is evaluating various anisotropy models conducting finite element simulations and validating them through deep drawing experiments.

At COMTES FHT, Adam is also involved in topological optimization, designing advanced components using 3DEXPERIENCE and Abaqus CAE, both integrated with the Tosca optimization environment. His work focuses on reducing material usage while enhancing performance, with many of his designs being manufactured through 3D printing, leveraging its flexibility for complex geometries. One of his most notable projects involved optimizing four components of a customer's device, aiming to minimize mass while significantly improving their design. The primary focus was on aesthetics, ensuring a visually refined appearance without compromising the functionality of the overall device. These components are now set to undergo testing.