What are the different materials used in a spring shock absorber?

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The discussion focuses on selecting appropriate materials for various components of a shock absorber designed using SolidWorks. Key materials mentioned include aluminum for the housing, rubber for the bushings, and steel for the piston rod. The user has already selected a material for the spring, which is not specified in the discussion. The exploded view provided serves as a reference for identifying the components requiring material selection.

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  • Understanding of SolidWorks for 3D modeling
  • Knowledge of material properties relevant to automotive applications
  • Familiarity with shock absorber design principles
  • Basic concepts of spring mass damper systems
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  • Research material properties of aluminum for shock absorber housings
  • Explore the use of rubber compounds for bushings in automotive applications
  • Investigate the design and material selection for piston rods in shock absorbers
  • Learn about the dynamics of spring mass damper systems and their material implications
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Mechanical engineers, automotive designers, and students involved in suspension system design and material selection for shock absorbers.

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I am to design a shock absorber for my project. Pl tell me what material the various components would be made of. Just gimme any rough idea you would have or just make a wild guess Anything! I just need a start and then I will take it from there.

I have designed the thing on Solidworks but do not know what material to apply to various parts. I have labelled all d parts in following diagram. (I have already selected the material for spring so you may omit that one.) See the exploded view of the shock absorber here:
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taureau20 said:
I am to design a shock absorber for my project. Pl tell me what material the various components would be made of. Just gimme any rough idea you would have or just make a wild guess Anything! I just need a start and then I will take it from there.

I have designed the thing on Solidworks but do not know what material to apply to various parts. I have labelled all d parts in following diagram. (I have already selected the material for spring so you may omit that one.) See the exploded view of the shock absorber here:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r278/kush_arora/explodedviewfullassembly.jpg][/QUOTE][/PLAIN]

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_absorber[/url]

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look up spring mass damper system.
 

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