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3D Simulation of Vibration-Assisted Drilling

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3D Simulation of Vibration-Assisted Drilling

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English summary

The project is to develop a 3D simulation of vibration-assisted drilling based on a kinematic model, accounting for varying process parameters and drill geometries. Students will model produced chips and may also estimate theoretical forces and feed rates. The work concerns drilling rivet holes in multi-layer material stacks for the aerospace industry; previous 3D simulation and manufacturing-process experience is desirable.

Overview

Project details
3D Simulation of Vibration-Assisted Drilling
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  • “# **3D Simulation of Vibration-Assisted Drilling**” Page 1 ↗
Organization
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Project goal
Develop a 3D simulation of vibration-assisted drilling to model produced chips and, ideally, estimate theoretical forces and feed rates.
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  • “The goal is to model the chips produced and, ideally, to estimate the theoretical forces and feed rates.” Page 1 ↗

Topics and work

Subjects
  • vibration-assisted drilling
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    • “Vibration-assisted drilling (VAD) is increasingly used for drilling rivet holes in multi-layer material stacks in the aerospace industry.” Page 1 ↗
  • drill geometries
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    • “To make it easier to estimate process parameters during process design and, in particular, to estimate the influence of complex drill geometries, a 3D simulation of the process is to be developed based on the corresponding kinematic model.” Page 1 ↗
  • chip formation
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    • “The goal is to model the chips produced and, ideally, to estimate the theoretical forces and feed rates.” Page 1 ↗
Application areas
  • drilling rivet holes in multi-layer material stacks in the aerospace industry
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    • “Vibration-assisted drilling (VAD) is increasingly used for drilling rivet holes in multi-layer material stacks in the aerospace industry.” Page 1 ↗
Methods and tools
  • kinematic model
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    • “a 3D simulation of the process is to be developed based on the corresponding kinematic model.” Page 1 ↗
  • 3D simulation
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    • “Select a suitable tool and develop a 3D simulation that accounts for varying process parameters and drill geometries.” Page 1 ↗
Activities
  • Select a suitable tool
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    • “Select a suitable tool and develop a 3D simulation that accounts for varying process parameters and drill geometries.” Page 1 ↗
  • Develop a 3D simulation that accounts for varying process parameters and drill geometries
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    • “Select a suitable tool and develop a 3D simulation that accounts for varying process parameters and drill geometries.” Page 1 ↗
  • Model the chips produced
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    • “The goal is to model the chips produced and, ideally, to estimate the theoretical forces and feed rates.” Page 1 ↗
  • Ideally, estimate the theoretical forces and feed rates
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    • “The goal is to model the chips produced and, ideally, to estimate the theoretical forces and feed rates.” Page 1 ↗
Kinds of work
  • Modeling and simulation
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    • “Select a suitable tool and develop a 3D simulation that accounts for varying process parameters and drill geometries.” Page 1 ↗
Expected outputs
  • 3D simulation of the process
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    • “a 3D simulation of the process is to be developed based on the corresponding kinematic model.” Page 1 ↗

Requirements

Required skills
  • An independent and reliable approach to work
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    • “An independent and reliable approach to work, together with curiosity and a willingness to learn about new topics, is important.” Page 1 ↗
  • Curiosity
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    • “An independent and reliable approach to work, together with curiosity and a willingness to learn about new topics, is important.” Page 1 ↗
  • A willingness to learn about new topics
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    • “An independent and reliable approach to work, together with curiosity and a willingness to learn about new topics, is important.” Page 1 ↗
Recommended skills
  • Previous experience with 3D simulation and relevant software
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    • “Previous experience with 3D simulation and relevant software (e.g. Unity, Unreal, or similar), as well as experience with manufacturing processes and chip formation (such as drilling, milling, or turning) is desirable.” Page 1 ↗
  • Experience with manufacturing processes and chip formation
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    • “Previous experience with 3D simulation and relevant software (e.g. Unity, Unreal, or similar), as well as experience with manufacturing processes and chip formation (such as drilling, milling, or turning) is desirable.” Page 1 ↗
Eligible study fields
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Programming in the project
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Programming prerequisite
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Practical details

Team size
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Duration
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Start
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Working language
  • German
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    • “The work can be performed and the thesis written in German or English.” Page 1 ↗
  • English
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    • “The work can be performed and the thesis written in German or English.” Page 1 ↗

Learning and support

Learning opportunities
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Support offered
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Application and contacts

Contacts
  • M. Eng. Markus Tesch · markus.tesch@iwb.tum.de
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    • “**M. Eng. Markus Tesch M. Sc. Charlotte Winkler** Machine Tools Department Machine Tools Department markus.tesch@iwb.tum.de charlotte.winkler@iwb.tum.de” Page 1 ↗
  • M. Sc. Charlotte Winkler · charlotte.winkler@iwb.tum.de
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    • “**M. Eng. Markus Tesch M. Sc. Charlotte Winkler** Machine Tools Department Machine Tools Department markus.tesch@iwb.tum.de charlotte.winkler@iwb.tum.de” Page 1 ↗
How to apply
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Further information
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