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July 31st, 2001 : Structural Simulation Program.
The
structural simulation program reveals how our products will perform
under loads in a real-world environment.
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simulation program allows our design engineers to understand,
evaluate, and optimize the structural performance of their
designs under loads in a real-world environment. This is
done during the early stages of the product development.
For complex problems, the program automatically generates
a finite element mesh model of the part. The program is
integrated within our computer aided design system. Post
processing allows our engineers to view the results of an
analysis; stress and displacement can be displayed either
as a precise shaded model or as a graph. |
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The
fatigue life of a structure is directly related to the amplitude
of the working stresses and number of repetitive load cycles.
By using this modern finite element analysis tool our engineers:
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effectively utilize materials -
putting strength in the correct area
and therefore lowering the amplitude of the working
stresses
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minimize stress concentrations -
therefore improving life and load cycles
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make correct material choices
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optimize the overall design
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The
software gives our engineers more confidence in the accuracy
and performance of their designs. But the real advantage
goes to our customers. The structural simulation program
helps us to create competitively priced products that are
durable and long lasting, which are the highest performing
material handling equipment made today.
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