A C++ -LISP-CAD interface for virtual 2-D gear prototyping

Vasilios Spitas, Christos Spitas

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Abstract

This work presents a framework and prototype software interface for prototyping virtual two-dimensional gears and the required cutting tools. Geometry generation is handled in C++, which feeds an AutoLISP script to generate an accurate digital model of the gear profile geometry in AutoCAD. Unlike with commercial CAD built-in gear generators, both the working flanks and the tooth root geometry are modelled accurately, allowing the use of the virtual prototypes for CAM (tooling calculations) and CAE (bending stress and deflection analysis). The method and software presented is benchmarked against Inventor™, Solidworks™, as well as the specialised applications ProXpt™ and KISSsoft™.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Tools and Methods of Competitive Engineering, TMCE 2010
Pages399-405
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Symposium on Tools and Methods of Competitive Engineering, TMCE 2010 - Ancona, Italy
Duration: 12 Apr 201016 Apr 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Tools and Methods of Competitive Engineering, TMCE 2010
Volume1

Conference

Conference8th International Symposium on Tools and Methods of Competitive Engineering, TMCE 2010
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityAncona
Period12/04/1016/04/10

Keywords

  • AutoLISP
  • C++
  • Computer aided design
  • Finite element analysis
  • Gear
  • Virtual prototyping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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