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Weight optimized Lever

Sarholz Engineering • 18. April 2024

Optimization of a Lever


weight reduction of a CNC-machined Lever

Start design
optimization

The original part is a simple CNC-machined Lever. It pivots around the bottom bearing. The weight is to be reduced while not changing the Method of production

  • Material: EN AW 7075-T6
  • Process: milled (2.5 axis)
  • Weight: 528 g

Stress Simulation
FEM
von Mises
Stress Simulation
FEM
von Mises

The optimized Design results in a more even stress-distribution. The weight is reduced and the part can be CNC-maschined.

 

  • Material: EN AW 7075-T6
  • Process: milled (2.5 axis)
  • Weight: 323 g (reduced by 39%)
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