Open AccessLightweight innovative composite dry clutch pressure plate
Author(s) -
T. Çakmak,
Zafer Çağatay Öter,
Ömer Sürmen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1070/1/012117
Subject(s) - clutch , composite number , materials science , core (optical fiber) , finite element method , aluminium , composite material , mechanical engineering , powder metallurgy , heavy duty , structural engineering , engineering , automotive engineering , microstructure
This study presents an innovative lightweight composite dry clutch pressure plate including aluminum foam structure in its core. Mechanical burst performance via finite element method of five different composite designs, in which the core foam structure is planned to be obtained via powder metallurgy, is considered. Moreover, a literature review of the powder mixture effect on aluminum foaming experimentation is presented. Compared to conventional serial clutch pressure plate, proposed composite concept reduces the overall weight by up to 47%, however increases stress by up to 65%. Concept design does not only reduces the weight but also enhances the heat dissipation thanks to the increase of convective surface. Mechanisms in the present study are helpful to motivate further innovative lightweight solutions in order to overcome the challenges related to the recent CO 2 regulation for Heavy Duty Vehicles.