Chapter 8 Optimization 1

Chapter 8
Optimization
8.1 Step-by-Step: Flexible Gripper
8.2 More Exercise: Triangular Plate
8.3 Review
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Section 8.1
Flexible Gripper
P4( 35,160)

Problem Description
P3( 69,120)

• Positions of the P2, P3, and P6 are free to be changed. P5( 34,100)

• The idea is to fix the X-coordinates of these points and P6( 24, 60)

adjust their Y-coordinates to achieve a better GA value. P7(0, 50)

P2( 90, 40)
• Allowable adjustment ranges are 10 mm for P2, 20 mm Y

for P3, and 5 mm for P6.

P1( 70, 0) X
• The maximum stress should not exceed 15 MPa.
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Techniques/Concepts

• Input Parameters
• Output Parameters
• Design Points
• Goal Driven Optimization
• Design of Experiments
• DOE Tables
• Response Surfaces
• Optimization
• Objectives and Constraints
• Optimization algorithms
• Current Design
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Section 8.2
Triangular Plate

[1] we want to
Problem Description change the values
of W and R to
reduce the amount
[2] The initial value of material.
of the width of the
bridge is 30 mm and

W
its allowable range is
20-30 mm.

[3] The initial value of the

radius of the fillet is 10 mm R
and its allowable range is
5-15 mm.
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Techniques/Concepts

• No additional techniques/concepts are introduced.