STRUCTURAL-PARAMETRIC SHAPING OF SOIL TILLAGE TOOLS

One of the important directions in the modern development of the scientific school of applied geometry at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" is the methodology of structural and parametric shaping of various technical objects. Significant theoretical and practical achievements have been made in this field in recent years. In particular, this applies to implementations in the aviation industry, general mechanical engineering, and other sectors of the national economy. The current difficult period in Ukraine is related to the military actions on its territory. In such conditions, agriculture has become a significant component of our country's economy. Therefore, further improvement of this sector represents a pressing scientific and applied problem. One of the ways to successfully solve the outlined problems is, in particular, the improvement of the used tillage tools. In this regard, defining the optimal shape and dimensions of these technical objects is considered progressive. These factors not only significantly improve the quality of soil cultivation but also contribute to the preservation of its fertility, reduction of energy consumption in the corresponding technological processes, and so on. The application of computer-based structural and parametric geometric modeling enables productive and flexible implementation of multi-faceted analysis of a large number of design options during the development of industrial products. This approach ensures comprehensive optimization, including various tillage implements. An important aspect of this process is the use of integrated generalized geometric models that encompass a wide range of technical objects. This concept significantly enhances the efficiency of existing computer information technologies. This article reviews some fundamental results obtained regarding the structural and parametric shaping of certain agricultural machinery products. For example, this includes tillage disks, chisel plows, and moldboard plows. The publication also presents proposed new methods and techniques of geometric modeling, outlines their development directions, and identifies the prospects for conducting further related scientific research.