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| Finite Element Method |
A lot of our components are too complex for an analytical stress and deformation calculation. Here FEM is used:
- Failures in the testing phase (and in the field) are prevented,
- components are designed with an optimal functionality (weight, inertia, ...)
- at the lowest production cost without loss of reliability.
The FEM-software is also able to model (non-linear) contacts. This can be used to model complete assemblies and to simulate their functionality: e.g. pressure distribution in a clutch.
Also thermal and dynamic calculations (vibrations,...) are done with FEM. In this way the dream of virtual prototyping is gradually coming closer. |
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