Abstract
CubeSat is one of the trending technologies in the developed and developing countries across the globe. Various materials are used in the manufacturing of a CubeSat’s subsystems. Structural subsystem is an essential one for a CubeSat’s mission as it bears all the components, payload, and withstand space environment. Usually, aluminium alloys are used in the construction of outer structural frame. In this paper, Al-SiC metal matrix composite is analysed and compared with the conventional Al 7075 T651 alloy. Simulation is done with the help of ANSYS 19.2 software. A series of Static structural, Modal, and Transient thermal analysis is carried out on both materials. Al7075 T651 performed better in most cases. But also, Al-SiC showed good results in specific cases like lesser deformation, modal analysis at higher vibrations. Al-SiC could be combined with the existing aluminium alloys in the manufacturing of CubeSat’s structural frame for a better and efficient output in a specific environment.
Highlights
The development and usage of CubeSats for technical research and industrial purposes has been increased rapidly in recent years
The computer-aided design (CAD) model is imported to ANSYS 19.2 software
The weight of empty frame when it is made of Al 7075 T651 is 0.2 kg, while with Al-SiC, it weighs 0.2 kg
Summary
The development and usage of CubeSats for technical research and industrial purposes has been increased rapidly in recent years. Structure: CubeSats range in size from 1 U to 12 U They are always 10×10 cm in length and width, but their height can vary from 0.1135 m to 1.362 m. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AL-SIC METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE AND AL 7075 T651 ALLOY IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CUBESAT FRAME. The materials used in the construction of structural frame should be chosen wisely with several analysis and testing [1]. Aluminium alloys like Al 7075, Al T650, are used in the Construction the structural frame. Sandwiches, and metal matrix enabled the industries to manufacture several construction parts in the aerospace and aviation field. A different approach of using Al-Sic metal matrix in the construction of CubeSat’s frame is discussed in this article. A series of Static structural, Modal and Transient thermal analysis of a CubeSat’s outer structural frame has been carried out using ANSYS software
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