DESIGN OF A SONIC DRILL BASED ON VIRTUAL PROTOTYPE TECHNOLOGY

摘要

Sonic drilling is a novel sampling technology applied in many fields. Based on SolidWorks software, a dynamics virtual prototyping is utilized to develop a physical sonic driller by demonstrating collision detection and optimizing overall layout and key component structures. Key hydraulic and structural parameters are optimized using a mathematical model. Search for the optimized parameters and operating conditions for this multi-body mechanical system is conducted experimentally. The practical results show that the virtual prototype technology not only shortens the design cycle but also improves the quality of the conventional design. The new sonic driller designed by this method is both environmentally friendly and smarter.