Alcoa Optimized Bearing Bracket

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This study at CREAMI Lab., University of Naples "Federico II," aimed to redesign a bearing bracket by Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings using DFAM technique for weight minimization. Additive manufacturing's ability to create complex geometries and advancements in speed, surface quality, material properties, and cost made end-product manufacturing possible in various markets. The project focused on reducing support structures and employed finite element solver programs like Inspire, Optistruct, and Altair Inc. Mechanical features were defined, and the original component was optimized in Inspire to produce a safer model with reduced weight. Redesigning in Solidworks resulted in images 1, and final results were displayed in images 2-3. Safety coefficients ensured integrity, and the mass reduction was 0.9134 pounds from 1.9551 pounds. Printing direction was shown in images 7-9.