 Product Overview
Traditional variation analysis methods are considered to be "rigid-body" or "non-compliant" modeling; meaning, that every part within the assembly does not flex or would not be distorted through an assembly process such as welding, clamping or unclamping of an assembly fixture. While this might be the case with a few machined components, most commodities/materials like sheet metal, plastics, aluminum, etc. can be heavily influenced through the manufacturing processes (both fabrication and assembly), thus changing the dimensional integrity or shape of the part/assembly. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used to determine the stresses and displacements in mechanical objects and systems, and is the basis for this leading edge advancement in predictive analysis. 3DCS FEA Compliant Modeler, an add-on module to the 3DCS software solutions, utilizes FEA methods to accurately simulate variation of compliant parts and assemblies within the 3D Variation Analysis model.
The 3DCS FEA Compliant Modeler is available for both the 3DCS Catia CAA V5 and 3DCS Analyst SA solutions.
Business Values
 3DCS FEA Compliant Modeler provides organizations the most accurate method for predicting variation of compliant parts and assemblies. Analysts, engineers and modelers no longer need to “estimate” how parts will react to manufacturing processes, such as bending, welding, clamping, spring-back, etc. 3DCS will accurately determine the effects of the vast array of material properties and assembly methods encountered in all types of product designs today. 3DCS and 3DCS FEA Compliant Modeler provides fast visualization of these assembly/part deformations and predicted results, and also offers users the ability to create “Target Studies” for evaluation of advanced design concepts.
Key Product Features & Benefits
- Photo realistic graphic representation
- Supports numerous FEA Pre & Post Processors
- Easy interface to learn & use
- Multi-stage variation analysis
- Target mode for advance design evaluations
3DCS Analyst SA, 3DCS CAA V5, DCS-DFC, 1DCS, GDM-Web, GDM-3D, and all add-on modules within this site are registered trademarks of Dimensional Control Systems.
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