Design and Analysis of Wheel Rim for Mass Optimization by Using Composite Material

The purpose of the passenger Vehicle wheel rim provides a firm base on which to fit the tire. Its dimensions, shape should be suitable to properly accommodate the particular tire required for the vehicle. In this study we are focusing on the optimization of weight by using FEA method. The wheel rim is designed by using modeling software catiaV5R19 by reverse engineering procedure. In modeling the time spent in producing the 3-D models and the risk involved in design and manufacturing process can be easily minimized. For better design results this CATIA model is imported to ANSYS for analysis work. ANSYS software is the latest used for simulating the different forces acting on the component and also for calculating and viewing the results. A solver mode in ANSYS software calculates the stresses, deflections and their relations without manual interventions, reduces the time compared with the method of mathematical calculations by a human. Also in the weight of component is display by density and size of material. ANSYS static analysis work is carried out by considered four different materials namely aluminum alloy, Mg alloy, mild steel and Composite material. Also their relative performances have been observed respectively. In addition to this rim is subjected to FEA analysis. In this paper by observing the results of both FEA static analysis and testing results obtained by comparing weight of all selected material and find the best material in that all material.