Finite element analysis and experiment of cutting rape shoot stalks based on Ansys

Abstract

The cutting device is a key component of the rape shoot stalks harvester, and currently there is little research on the cutting device for edible rape shoots. Based on the material characteristics of edible rape shoot stalks, this paper conducts mechanical and finite element analysis on the cutting device to ensure low-resistance and high-efficiency cutting operations. Slip cutting angle of the cutter is set at 20° to ensure that the stalk is clamped during cutting, and the cutting speed ratio of the cutter is determined to be 0.8 to avoid missed cuts and overcuts. The cutting angle of inclination is upward to assist the post-cutting rape shoot stalks to tilt backward. The maximum cutting stress and cutting energy consumption of the blade are used as evaluation indicators for the experiment. Through single-factor simulation experiments, it is found that the cutting speed and cutting angle of inclination have a significant impact on the low-resistance and high-efficiency cutting of the device. Through multi-factor simulation experiments, the optimal working parameter combination of the device is determined to be a cutting speed of 0.3 m/s and a cutting angle of inclination of 7.13°. At this working parameter, the device can achieve low-resistance and high-efficiency cutting, and it has been verified that the cutting device can cut the stalk in one go with a smooth cut without tearing. This paper provides a theoretical basis for the design and parameter determination of the cutting device for vegetable rape shoot stalks harvesters.

Finite Element Simulation Parameter Calibration and Verification for Stem Cutting of Hydroponic Chinese Kale

“…The mechanical characteristic parameters, including density, elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, and yield strength, need to be determined through experiments and simulation validations. Xiong et al [15], Liu [16], and Ren et al [17], respectively, constructed the stem finite element models for rapeseed bud, watercress, and sisal, and discussed the influence of the cutting process parameters on cutting force and deformation. The method was mainly applied for optimizing the structure and operational parameters of the cutting device.…”