Numerical modal analysis of a domestic washing machine drum that is made of carbon fiber and steel

Washing machines are widely used among modern household appliances and play an important role in daily life. Carbon fiber composites stand out as an eye-catching material due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent chemical resistance, and low thermal expansion properties. While traditional washing machine drums are usually made of steel or plastic, the use of carbon fiber composites increases the lightness of the drum and ensures its durability. In this article, the effect of using carbon fiber composite materials in washing machine drums on vibration and displacement is investigated. According to the results in the article, the average vibra-tion decreased by 98.28% and the average displacement increased by 175.98% thanks to the use of carbon fi-ber composites.