In this article Introduction to Finite Element Analysis is discussed. FEA is a computerized method for analysis / simulation for the engineering structures or Components. They are widely used in Automotive and various fields to replace the experimental design / testing. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design Finite Element Analysis Read more…
Solidworks Model 1 Mechanical seals are leakage control devices, which are found on rotating equipment such as pumps and mixers to prevent the leakage of liquids and gases from escaping into the environment. A mechanical face seal is an important component of variety of pumps used in chemical, petrochemical and Read more…
Solidworks Exercise 1 Solidworks Exercise 2 Solidworks Exercise 3 Solidworks Exercise 4 Solidworks Exercise 5 Rod / Shaft Support: Shafts, too, are a basic, important and very common machine element. A shaft is usually designed to perform a specific task in a specific machine. In general, a rotating member Read more…
You can generate drawings in SolidWorks the same way you would generate them in 2D drafting and drawing systems. However, creating 3D models and generating drawings from the model have many advantages; for example: Designing models is faster than drawing lines. SolidWorks creates drawings from models, so the process is Read more…
Plastics Application: Household appliances, medical devices, electrical fittings among others incorporate numerous plastic product designs that need critical design validation to meet functional requirements. COSMOS finds extensive use in validating plastic product designs for functional efficiency and optimal usage of materials. Capabilities of COSMOS include: Snap-fit simulation for stresses and Read more…
Machine Design Applications: COSMOS is the most popular validation software among machine designers involved in design and development of ingenuous systems performing complex functions. When feasibility, efficiency and reliability challenges require to be addressed. COSMOS has always delivered without any compromise on cost and functionality. A partial list of COSMOS Read more…
Linear Static Stress Analysis Factor of Safety Calculation Part & Assembly Stress Analysis Deflection Calculations Correlation to Measurements of Deflections and Strains Contact Stress Computation Super-position of Thermal Stresses Stiffness Calculations to achieve stated Targets Frequency & Buckling Analysis Computation of Frequencies & Mode Shapes Modal Assurance Criteria (MAC) Correlation Read more…
Power Application: COSMOS has been widely used in the power industry to study efficiency of sub systems involved in power generation. Combination of what if scenarios can be studied with ease to understand system response and enhance reliability. Following Functionalities have been benefited the Power sector immensely: Remaining Life Analysis Read more…
Aerospace Application: SolidWorks COSMOS has been used in the aerospace industry for wide ranging applications involving kinematic analysis, Finite element analysis and Fluid flow computation. Some of the capabilities include: Shock and vibration calculations Durability and Fatigue Life Estimation Modal Analysis and Frequency response calculations Weight Reduction and Shape Read more…
