Optimizing Weight of Housing Elements of Two-stage Reducer by Using the Topology Management Optimization Capabilities Integrated in SOLIDWORKS: A Case Study

This paper presents the results of a conducted topology management optimization study based on the finite element analysis on a two-stage spur gear reducer housing body and cover using the SOLIDWORKS Simulation module. The main goal of the study is to optimize the overall weight of the reducer by th...

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Main Authors: Stoyan Slavov, Mariya Konsulova-Bakalova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Machines
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/7/1/9