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Level 2 Industrial Case Study: Chainsaw

For many products, mechanical performance is important and must be considered during their design. For certain applications, it might be possible to find polymers that are competitive, particularly in terms of cost, weight and corrosion resistance. In this Case Study, we look at materials for a lightweight blade of a chainsaw. It includes deriving performance indices for a stiffness-limited design. We also take durability and cost considerations into account and reflect on the materials of a real chainsaw blade in a reality check. There is a set of student exercises to accompany this case.

Authors | Institution:
Claes Fredriksson, Markus Dumschat | Ansys Granta, Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
Type | Language | Year:
PDF | English | 2019
Keywords
Case study, Durability, Industrial, Materials selection, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tool, Woods,
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