SIMULATION

By means of multi-body dynamics (MBD) complex kinematic systems can be examined and optimized with regard to their functionality.
Within these systems, the dynamic cutting forces occurring due to external excitation can be determined and used as input variables in subsequent structural-mechanical FEM calculations.

Provided that a solid load base is available, it makes sense to perform topology optimization at an early stage of the design process. The best possible structure for the given requirements is determined, which results in an optimal material distribution and thus a minimum component weight.

The structural-mechanical calculation using the Finite Element Method (FEM) has become one of the standard tools for reliable component development. With this method, projects can be investigated quickly and cost-effectively, purely virtually, with regard to their mechanical properties. Expensive prototypes are therefore only used at the end of the project.

Knowing the strength of a component under maximum load does not allow any statement to be made about its durability. For this purpose it is necessary to consider the fatigue strength under a discrete load spectrum.

Based on the calculation methods of FEM, acoustic and vibration relevant problems can be investigated. The NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness) field is focused on detecting, reducing or, if possible, eliminating noise and vibration sources that are disturbing to humans at an early stage of development.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations can be used to investigate fluidic issues such as flow velocity, flow direction, or flow- and pressure distribution. This applies to laminar as well as turbulent flows in various media. Furthermore, the forces generated by the flow on a component and the resulting interactions (fluid-structure interaction) can be determined.