Numerische Analyse von Steifigkeit geschweißter Blechgehäuse

The aim of the present paper is to define the most efficient way of using the FEM analysis in the design process of welded sheet metal cabinets in the application of casino gaming machines with particular focus on the optimization of cost and rigidity. In the course of this, representative and potentially revealing load cases and constraint sets that represent worst case real world scenarios shall be defined. Furthermore, simplification and idealization apabilities of the FEA software (Creo Simulate 2.0) and potential advantages of interworking with the integrated CAD software (Creo Parametric 2.0) will be explored and outlined. The outcome of the investigations carried out within that thesis provide a detailed explanation of the most efficient analysis procedure as well as simulated magnitudes of deformation of current cabinets resulting from specified loads acting as a benchmark and a guide value for the design of new products