In this project, CAD design and CAE analyzes were carried out for the axle unit
of the sugar cane transporter. Due to the high sensitivity of this unit, various
static and dynamic analyzes as well as fatigue analyzes were carried out for
this unit.
As part of the project to set up a production line for sugar cane transportation
machines, it was initially decided to buy the axle unit of the machine as a
ready-made package from the manufacturers, but due to the short time available
to us and also due to the very high price of the manufacturers, I decided to
manufacture the axle unit myself like other units within the project.
The axle set was of particular importance due to the high precision of the parts
and tolerances. After the initial dimensioning, the main axle shaft underwent
heat treatment to achieve the required strength. Each wheel on this sugar cane
transporter has its own axle.
This section shows photos of the results of the design and analysis of the axle
assembly of the transport device.
Following the successful construction and testing of axle units for the sugar cane
transporter, the total price of this unit was around a quarter of the manufacturer's
price.
The following videos show the functions of the axle units.