Revista de Ciências e Engenharia de Materiais

Material Conversion from Metal to Composite of a Washing Machine Drum Star Support and its Topological Optimization

Abstract

Turhan Mutlu, Seda Koksal Yegin*, Gizem Sen and M. Husnu Dirikolu

Today, polymer composites are almost used in all areas of life. Their light weight, strength, low price and fast processing properties open new ways to their use. In this study, design and structural analysis of a short glass fiber reinforced polyamide involving drastic loadings and functioning environments is presented for a washing machine drum support. The results show that at least 50% short glass fiber reinforcement is needed for a successful material conversion from an Aluminum alloy.