Activity 2.1.
2 Mass Properties Analysis
Introduction
Based on the information presented to you in the Design Considerations for
Manufacturability presentation, let’s explore mass properties of some known models.
Now that we know the part properties and attributes, we can make some educated
decisions about our approach to manufacturing, packaging, shipping, and finishing.
In the end these decisions could save a company millions in invested capital as well
as increase the profit margin of the product.
Equipment
Computer with solid modeling software
Course binder
Procedure
1. Use a solid modeling program to recreate four of the models shown below.
2. When each part is finished, apply the physical properties for the part material and
fill in the values for mass, volume, and surface area, then answer questions for
each.
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Model 1 – Slotted Angle Block
Model Material:
Mild Steel (Steel, Mild)
Material Properties:
Density: 7.85g/cm^3
Mass: 5.121 lb
Volume: : 18.059 in^3
Surface Area: 52.081 in^2
3. Answer the following questions using model 1.
a. What is the material cost of the part assuming that the cuttings are remelted
and the cost of mild steel is $6.25 per pound? What is the material cost of
the part assuming that the cuttings are not remelted? Remelted it is
6.25*5.121=$33.23, unmelted is 6.25*6.995=$43.72
b. What is the mass of the material lost in a typical machining process? 6.995-
5.121=1.874lbs of mass lost.
c. What is the cost of the lost material based on your calculations above?
6.25*1.874=$11.7125 of material lost
d. What will the volume of the box (in cubic feet) need to be in order to ship
1000 parts packed without spacers? 24.664^3/12*1000=14.2731481481ft^3
e. What other processes could be used to create the same part?
You can 3D print it.
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Model 2 – Mounting Bracket
Model Material:
Stainless Steel
Material Properties
Density: 8.08 g/cm^3
Mass: 3.649 lb
Volume: 12.499 in^3
Surface Area: 53.665 in^2
4. Answer the following questions using model 2.
a. What is the mass of the material lost in a typical machining process?
6.569 lb – 3.649 lb = 2.92 lb
b. What is the cost of the lost material based on your calculations above if the
cost of stainless steel is $15.75 per pound?
2.92 lb ($15.75/lb) = $45.99
c. What is the material cost of the part assuming that the cuttings are
remelted? What is the material cost of the part assuming that the cuttings
are not remelted?
3.649 lb ($15.75/lb) = $57.47 (remelted)
6.569 lb ($15.75/lb) = $103.46 (not remelted)
d. What is the cost to ship 1000 parts if current shipping costs are $3.75 per
pound?
3.649 lb (1000) ($3.75/lb) = $13,683.75
e. What other processes could be used to create the same part?
3D printer
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Model 3 – Support Bracket
Model Material:
Aluminum 6061
Material Properties
Density: 2.700 g/cm^3
Mass: 3.345 lbmass
Volume: 34.291 in^3
Surface Area: 171.890 in^2
Answer the following questions using model 3.
a) What is the material cost of the part assuming that the cuttings are
remelted and the cost of aluminum 6061 is $0.62 per pound? What is the
material cost of the part assuming that the cuttings are not remelted? Remelted
its 3.345*.62=$2.07 unmelted its 17.558*.62=$10.89
b) What is the mass of the material lost in a typical machining process? 17.558-
3.345=14.213lbs
c) What is the cost of the lost material based on your calculations above?
$10.89-$2.07=$8.82
d) How many parts can be painted with one gallon of paint that covers 400 ft 2?
400*12ft^2/171.890 in^2 = 335 parts
e) What other processes could be used to create the same part?
3D printer
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Model 4 – Pipe Support
Model Material:
Soft Yellow Brass (Brass, Soft
Yellow)
Material Properties
Density: 8.470 g/cm^3
Mass: 3.08lbs
Volume: 164,648.363 in^3
Surface Area: 29881.694 in^2
5. Answer the following questions using model 4.
a. What is the material cost of the part assuming that the cuttings are remelted
and the cost of soft yellow brass is $13.50 per pound? What is the material
cost of the part assuming that the cuttings are not remelted?
Remelted: 3.08*13.50=$41.52
Unmelted: 6.07*13.50=$81.95
b. What is the mass of the material lost in a typical machining process?
6.07-3.08=2.99lbs
c. What is the cost of the lost material based on your calculations above?
2.99*13.50=$40.37
d. What other processes could be used to create the same part?
3D printing
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