Design, manufacturing, and DFMA analysis of a sustainable 10 GHz conical horn antenna for speed radar applications in traffic control
Gholami, Gholamabbas (2024)
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2024
School of Energy Systems, Konetekniikka
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024052839640
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024052839640
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This thesis presents the design, manufacturing, and DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) analysis of a sustainable 10 GHz conical horn antenna, tailored for speed radar applications in traffic control. The primary objective is to develop an antenna that meets high standards of performance and reliability, while adhering to sustainability principles throughout its design and production processes.
The research methodology combined of four different methods such as detailed empirical study along with literature review which is supported with an expert interview, SolidWorks utilized for designing and applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) tools for horn antennas, systematic material selection approach with value analysis has been done and High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) is used for simulating and analysing the antenna’s performances.
A significant research has been done on manufacturing technologies for horn antennas. This includes of Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques like Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Stereolithography (SLA) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and Electroforming. In addition CNC manufacturing plan for conical horn antenna has been done in details encase if there is not available (AM) technologies for manufacturing the antenna. These technologies are evaluated for their precision, cost-effectiveness and suitability in meeting the required specification for high-frequency applications.
The integration of DFMA principles from the early design stages importantly enhances manufacture ability and sustainability of the horn antenna production. The findings of this thesis contribute substantially to the field of telecommunications by demonstrating advanced methodologies for designing an efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly conical horn antenna for traffic control device.
The research methodology combined of four different methods such as detailed empirical study along with literature review which is supported with an expert interview, SolidWorks utilized for designing and applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) tools for horn antennas, systematic material selection approach with value analysis has been done and High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) is used for simulating and analysing the antenna’s performances.
A significant research has been done on manufacturing technologies for horn antennas. This includes of Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques like Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Stereolithography (SLA) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and Electroforming. In addition CNC manufacturing plan for conical horn antenna has been done in details encase if there is not available (AM) technologies for manufacturing the antenna. These technologies are evaluated for their precision, cost-effectiveness and suitability in meeting the required specification for high-frequency applications.
The integration of DFMA principles from the early design stages importantly enhances manufacture ability and sustainability of the horn antenna production. The findings of this thesis contribute substantially to the field of telecommunications by demonstrating advanced methodologies for designing an efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly conical horn antenna for traffic control device.