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Optimized Solutions for SOLIDWORKS Users
For those who design moving assemblies using SOLIDWORKS, SimWise 4D provides a comprehensive suite of simulation capabilities seamlessly integrated with the SOLIDWORKS platform. SimWise 4D offers a wide range of simulation features, including 3D Dynamic Motion Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Optimization, Fatigue Life Calculations, and compatibility with Control System simulation software.
As the most cost-efficient simulation tool integrated with SOLIDWORKS, SimWise 4D facilitates bi-directional transfer of parts, assemblies, assembly mates, design variables, and dimensions between SOLIDWORKS and SimWise 4D. Within SimWise 4D, users can add simulation-specific information to create a fully functional virtual prototype, enabling them to run various simulations using data from SOLIDWORKS directly.
This seamless integration allows engineers and designers to efficiently assess and optimize their creations within the familiar SOLIDWORKS environment. By utilizing the extensive simulation capabilities of SimWise 4D, users can gain valuable insights into the performance of their designs, identify potential issues early in the development process, and make data-driven decisions to improve their products. This streamlined workflow ultimately leads to more reliable and high-performing solutions in the competitive engineering and design market.
SimWise: Comprehensive Simulation Capabilities for Engineers and Designers
Friday, 19 August 2022 Super User Solutions for SOLIDWORKS
SimWise offers an extensive suite of simulation capabilities, enabling users to analyze and optimize their designs effectively:
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3D Dynamic Motion Simulation: SimWise allows users to model complex interactions such as 3D contact, gears, actuators, and connections between parts. SOLIDWORKS mates are automatically converted to motion joints, ensuring seamless integration.
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA): SimWise supports various FEA types, including static, normal modes, buckling, steady state and transient thermal, and combined structural thermal analyses. This comprehensive approach enables users to analyze their designs under various conditions.
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Combined Motion and FEA Simulation: This feature combines dynamic forces from motion simulations with other loading conditions, providing a complete stress profile of the design throughout its range of motion. This holistic view helps users optimize their designs for real-world applications.
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Optimization: SimWise allows users to utilize SOLIDWORKS dimensions, variables, and simulation-specific quantities as optimization parameters and constraints. By running multiple motion, FEA, or combined simulations, users can achieve design objectives such as minimum weight or maximum speed.
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Co-Simulation with MATLAB/Simulink: SimWise models can be used as plant models in Simulink, enabling control systems modeled in Simulink to control SimWise motion models. This integration allows users to validate their control systems against mechanical models that incorporate real-world physical effects.
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Fatigue Life Calculations: With the optional SimWise Durability module, users can determine the fatigue life of any part in the assembly. The stress time history calculated by a combined Motion + FEA simulation is used to assess the longevity of components.
By offering a wide range of simulation capabilities, SimWise empowers engineers and designers to thoroughly analyze their creations, identify potential issues, and optimize their designs for performance, reliability, and durability.
