Design Optimization of a Knob

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Defining Model Dimensions as Variables

You define four model dimensions as variables. You vary them within a certain range to minimize the mass of
the knob.
1. On the Optimize study tab, in the Variables section, for Rib_Thickness, select Range. For Min, type
1mm and for Max, type 3mm.
2. In the Click here to add Variables list, select Cut_Depth.
The predefined parameter represents the depth of the cut defined by the Extrude3
can save mass by increasing the depth of the cut.

feature. You

3. For Cut_Depth, select Range. For Min, type 1mm and for Max, type 10mm.
4. In the Click here to add Variables list, select Cyl_Ht.
The parameter represents the height of the cylinder defined by the Boss-Extrude1

feature.

5. For Cyl_Ht, select Range. For Min, type 11mm and for Max, type 15mm.
6. In the Click here to add Variables list, select Cut_Diameter.
The parameter represents a through hole along the axis of the knob defined by the Cut-Extrude3
feature.
7. For Cut_Diameter, select Range. For Min, type 2mm and for Max, type 9mm.
Variables
Rib_Thickness Range

Min

1mm

Max

3mm

Cut_Depth

Range

Min

1mm

Max

10mm

Cyl_Ht

Range

Min

11mm

Max

15mm

Cut_Diameter

Range

Min

2mm

Max

9mm

Defining Constraints and Goals

You need to define sensors to use them as constraints and goals. The tutorial defines two sensors, one for
the factor of safety and the other for the mass. You define the factor of safety as the constraint and the mass
as the goal to minimize.
1. On the Variable View tab, in Constraints, select FOS (factor of safety).
The variable uses the tracked value from the factor of safety sensor (FOS) in the FeatureManager
design tree.
2. For FOS, for study, select Ready.
The Design Study updates the sensor value at each iteration by running the Ready study.
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