Optimization of Typical Kirchhoff Automotive Parts with
OptiStruct
Maria Schmitt, Kirchhoff
In the automotive industry development time gets shorter
with every new series. Therefore optimization software is
needed to reach the final design as soon as possible. In addition,
time saving is important for suppliers during the offer phase
to be competitive in the market. Even in this early phase
of a project OEM ’s already expect a high degree of development.
Focus of all developments is to minimize mass
considering given performance targets. As
cars have become heavier with every model due to increased
quantity
of comfort
electronic and safety equipment for passengers,
it is necessary to reduce the mass of other
components.
The use of new materials and alloys is common for many years
now, but hybrid parts find more and more their
way into the automotive industry. At Kirchhoff Automotive
hybrid solutions
made of plastics and steel gain in importance
especially for frontends because of their lower mass and the
possibility
to integrate functions. For these hybrid parts
but also for chassis and structural parts Kirchhoff Automotive
uses optimization
software to find the best design regarding
mass, performance and costs.
Scope of this presentation is to show the use
of Optistruct during the development of typical
Kirchhoff Automotive parts.
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