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Thermal Analysis of Curing Tool

Case Study Highlights

Client Profile:
Heat Transfer and Cooling Systems Manufacturer,
Canada
Objective:
To estimate thermal profile for a Curing Tool.
Challenges:
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Developing FE Model from the CAD geometry
to perform axisymmetric analysis for faster
results and less involvement of computational
cost
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Identifying boundary conditions and modeling

approach to replicate the actual physics and

ensuring the axisymmetric model to be
equivalent with the actual physics
Solution:
The curing tool for epoxy resin was modeled using
CAD tools and thermal analysis was performed to
simulate the temperature distribution throughout the
cross-section. The results obtained were found
suitable to perform the curing process effectively.
Software Used : ANSYS Professional NLS 14.5

Curing process essentially requires controlled temperatures

in order to cure the adhesive material. The variation in
Curing Temperature during the process may lead to
decreased shear strength of the adhesive joint formed. As
such, the uniformity in temperature throughout the curing
process is of paramount importance.
Considering the downsides associated with the physical
tests, thermal simulations can be helpful in assessing the
designed tool for the desired temperature distribution
through FEA Techniques.
A prominent heat transfer and cooling solutions provider
from Canada approached Hi-Tech, for assistance in
evaluating their curing tool design for uniform temperature
distribution.

The Solution
A finite element model was developed through the CAD
geometry to perform axisymmetric analysis of the curing
tool. Appropriate physics were applied to simulate the
temperature distribution across the oil channels. The results
showed that the channels were adequately designed to
maintain uniform temperature across the cross-section,
ensuring that the adhesive joint will possess required shear
strength.
This solution can also be provided using Altair Hyperworks,
Autodesk Simulation, NASTRAN, Abaqus, Pro-Mechanica,
NX-CAE.

Benefits
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Faster assessment of the tool leading to reduced

number of physical test trials

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Reduction in time required (approx. 4 weeks) to

perform prototyping tests

About Hi-Tech

Author: Bhaumik Dave

FEA Consultant

Hi-Tech CAE is a division of Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services, a pioneer engineering outsourcing company since 1992
based in India & USA. It provides expert Computer Aided Engineering - CAE consulting services for engineering /
product design analysis by modeling & simulation.
The primary services extended include Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), product
design optimization and value engineering services to Automotive, Building / Construction, Process industry, Power
Generation, Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering industries.

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