Two Axis Motion Simulator: Design And Dynamic Analysis

Authors

  • M. M. A. Bhutta Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • A. M. Qureshi Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, U.E.T., Lahore, Pakistan
  • H. Z. Warraich Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • M. I. Masood Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • M. S. Ehsan University of Central Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

Keywords:

Two-axis motion simulator, Modal analysis, Acceleration analysis

Abstract

This work mainly aims at presenting mechanical design methodology of Two Axis Motion Simulator based on azimuth/elevation configuration by using Pro/ Engineer for CAD modeling and MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN for structural strength and stiffness. The paper gives out the lowest order natural frequency of the system for designing and development of the system, and the corresponding deflection at an assumed 60 kg load for worst case. Calculations are made for the design of the weld joints, bolted joints used in the mechanical structure of the two-axis motion simulator. Dynamic analysis of the system is done to estimate for the torque requirements and material selection. The estimation of the shaft diameters that are the main parameter to start with the design of the system are estimated using the design code. The simulation results verify the structural integrity of the system and the procedure used can be employed as a useful reference for the designing of various motion simulators.

Author Biographies

  • M. M. A. Bhutta, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

    Assistant Professor

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    University of Engineering & Technology,

    Lahore, Pakistan

  • A. M. Qureshi, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, U.E.T., Lahore, Pakistan

    Assistant Professor

    Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,

    U.E.T., Lahore

    Pakistan

  • H. Z. Warraich, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore,

    Pakistan

  • M. I. Masood, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore,

    Pakistan

  • M. S. Ehsan, University of Central Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

    University of Central Punjab,

    Lahore

    Pakistan

Additional Files

Published

2015-10-01

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 2 (2015): Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers

Section

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How to Cite

Two Axis Motion Simulator: Design And Dynamic Analysis. (2015). Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 43(2), 109-117. https://www.piche.org.pk/journal/index.php/jpiche/article/view/252