Design of screw threads in glass containers

Objective

The design of threads in glass containers orginated from designs in metal boltsand screws. Screw threads in metal structures have been modelled and redesignedusing data from finite elements analysis and experimental analysis. The projectaims to apply these same techniques to find optimal designs for screw threadsand produce an interactive software package to aid in the design of screwthreads in glass containers. Use of the design software package will improvethe quality of design and a minimisation of product recalls which can cost the EC tens of millions of ECU's every year.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › software
• engineering and technology › materials engineering

Programme(s)

• FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3 - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 0201 - Materials engineering

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

Dragon Plastics Ltd.

Address

Taff Mead Road
CF37 1AA Pontypridd
United Kingdom

Participants (1)

S.A.E. METRA Société Anonyme

France

Address

Route D'eu
76340 Blagny Sur Bresle