Advanced Research Journals of Science and Technology
ADVANCED RESEARCH JOURNALS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(ARJST)
ANALYSIS AND CASTING TOOL DESIGN OF UNDERGROUND HYDRANT CLUTCH
2349-3636
Kaiser1, Adelberto2, 1 Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering,Dresden University of Technology, Germany. 2 Professor , Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, Germany.
Abstract Underground hydrant clutch is a component used in underground piping’s for an Australian based company. The objective of this paper is to model, analyze the strength and designing casting die for the hydrant clutch. The hydrant clutch is modeled in modeling software Pro/Engineer from the drawings provided by company. The present used material for the hydrant clutch is AS1831, a grade of Ductile Cast Iron. I wanted to replace the material with another material as per client requirement, Kevlar is having less density than Cast Iron and also its strength is more. Strength validation is done for both materials Cast Iron and Kevlar, to choose the best material. Strength validation will be done using COSMOS WORKS (FEA software package) Presently Hydrant clutch is manufactured using sand Casting process. I have to prepare the total casting die to produce product through pressure die-casting process for mass production it includes, core – cavity extraction, die design and machining process (CNC program) for the core and cavity. *Corresponding Author: Kaiser, Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, Germany. Published: September 08, 2014 Review Type: peer reviewed Volume: I, Issue : II Citation: Kaiser,Research Scholar (2014) ANALYSIS AND CASTING TOOL DESIGN OF UNDERGROUND HYDRANT CLUTCH
standardize the average production level of 3000 Tons per month "NELCAST" here after referred, to both the units at Gudur and ponneri together as one entity unless specifically mentioned The castings produced in NELCAST are widely used in Heavy Duty Trucks, Tractor Industry, Light commercial Vehicles, Railway equipment and Defense industry in India Nelcast also export about 50-100MT/ month to USA, Australia and are planning exports to other countries also It is a major supplier to many leading industries. INTRODUCTION TO COMPONENT
INTRODUCTION TO COMPANY NELCAST was established in 1984 at Industrial Estate, GUDUR (A.P) To Manufacture Spheroidal Graphite Iron with a capacity of 50 Tons per month. During the year 1995 to meet the increased demand from customers another Unit of NELCAST with 12,000MT capacity was put up at ponneri (Tamilnadu) under the same management. Now it is raised to 48,000 MT per annum. The unit started production during February 1996 Both the Units has more or less similar facilities and are capable of producing similar castings. The systems it existence at Gudur were implemented as ponneri unit from the beginning. The Marketing and purchase is common for both the units. Castings are produced as any one of the units as per convenience With the combined capacity of Gudur and ponneri units being 84,000 MT/Annum, NELCAST is one the largest producer of castings in the country in jobbing sector. Through the two decades of existence the Gudur facility has experienced a steady growth in its capacity, technology and customer base. We have achieved maximum production level of 3704 Tons per month and planning to
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