Application of a Constrained Layer Damping Treatment to a Cast Aluminum V6 Engine Front Cover Roush Industries, Incorporated

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Oosting, Nicholas J., author.

Conference Name:

SAE 2005 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition (2005-05-16 : Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2005

Summary:

Constrained Layer Damping (CLD) treatments have long provided a means to effectively impart damping to a structure [1, 2 and 3]. Traditionally, CLD treatments are constructed of a very thin polymer layer constrained by a thicker metal layer. Because the adhesion of a thin polymer layer is very sensitive to surface finish, surfaces that a CLD treatment can be effectively applied to have historically been limited to those that are very flat and smooth. New developments in material technology have provided thicker materials that are very effective and less expensive to apply when used as the damping layer in a CLD treatment. This paper documents the effectiveness of such a treatment on a cast aluminum front cover for a V6 engine. Physical construction of the treatment, material properties and design criteria will be discussed. Candidate applications, the assembly process, methods for secondary mechanical fastening will be presented. Noise and vibration data from both bench testing and engine dynamometer testing will also be presented

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Publisher Number:

2005-01-2286

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