Orclever Proceedings of Research and Development

Comparison of Backhoe Loader Bucket Teeth Produced by Welded and Casting Methods Using Finite Element Analysis

Batuhan Göçener

Hidromek A.Ş.

https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4583-4671

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56038/oprd.v4i1.437

Keywords: Backhoe-Loader, Bucket tooth, Loadcell, Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis

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Abstract

The teeth in the Backhoe-Loader bucket are exposed to different dynamic loading conditions throughout the machine's usage. According to the manufacturer, the bucket teeth can be produced as dual piece, welded together, or directly cast. Due to the distinctive design of the bucket tooth, reading stress and strain values on the tooth is challenging. Therefore, it is essential to conduct a structural analysis of the design using the finite element method in a computer environment. In this study, the change in stress-strain on the bucket tooth resulting from transitioning from the currently produced dual-piece design to a cast design has been examined. As a result of this change, it is anticipated that the cast tooth will be more robust compared to the welded manufacturing, and the results have been compared accordingly.

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