*Student, M.Tech. Final Year, Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal
**Mechanical Deptt., Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal
Online published on 7 June, 2014.
In this paper, we have done analysis and weight reduction of wheel hub with the help of finite element analysis. We show the result of present wheel hub material (cast iron)and compare with proposed model material(Nylon, molybdenum Disulphide) analysis. Finite element analysis as a method for reduction of cost in term of material and manufacturing. Commercial vehicle industry is focusing on bringing quality products at competitive costs. While product weight has got a direct impact on the cost of the component, it also has an impact in the operating profits in case of a commercial vehicle. This paper explains the use of the design and development of hub, the result of this project is shown that proposed hub which based on Nylon, molybdenum Disulphide material is 64.2% less then the cast iron hub. Based on these optimization outputs, new practical designs were generated and FE analysis was carried out for the optimized design to verify the strength of the hub. This optimized material resulted in weight saving of the wheel hub without affecting the functional requirement.
Research and Development of wheel hub
