マグナ・インターナショナル・ジャパン List of Products and Services

Our company is a group of experienced engineers who support the development of customers worldwide by using both commercially available general-purpose CAE products and our own software packages as engineering services. At Engineering Center Steyr, we provide modular software solutions for calculations and simulations in the fields of vehicle development and manufacturing technology analysis. Our "Simulation Contract Services" include areas such as "NVH," "Durability," "Dynamic Behavior," and "Thermal Management." Please feel free to contact us when needed. 【Features】 ■ Utilization of our own software packages ■ Support for the development of customers worldwide ■ Accumulation of extensive experience and development of cutting-edge technology ■ Execution of development tasks and planning of production processes ■ Accurate prediction of the durability and NVH performance of vehicle components *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

Magma International Japan Co., Ltd. conducts an efficient vibration fatigue analysis process for electronic substrates. Fatigue analysis under various excitation conditions can be performed from a single structural analysis result. This analysis is suitable for various industries, including the automotive industry, and for those facing challenges in fatigue analysis. 【Features】 ■ A post-process that efficiently extracts critical areas for fatigue from countless solder joints ■ Enables fatigue analysis under various excitation conditions from a single structural analysis result ■ Verifies the impact of different solder shapes on fatigue life ■ Optimizes the fatigue strength of electronic substrates by relocating heavy objects and grounding damping materials ■ Allows evaluation of the electronic substrate body, such as non-metals and PCBs *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Magma International Japan Co., Ltd. offers a proposal for a structural optimization process that includes fatigue life as a constraint. This is suitable for various industries, including the automotive industry, and for those facing challenges with fatigue analysis. For more details, please refer to the downloadable materials and contact us. 【Features】 ■ Proposal of a method using general-purpose structural optimization software ■ Proposal of a process that includes fatigue life as a constraint ■ Process to derive design shapes from optimized shapes ■ Further weight reduction considerations possible from existing products *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

It is possible to reproduce phenomena that are difficult to replicate with general modeling. When in contact, forces are generated, and when separated, no forces are generated, allowing for the reproduction of actual phenomena through contact consideration. This is suitable for durability analysis of door opening and closing in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. For details, please refer to the downloadable materials and contact us. 【Features】 ■ Consideration of surface contact near spot welds and bolted joints ■ Actual phenomena can be reproduced through contact consideration ■ Forces are generated when in contact, and no forces are generated when separated *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

It is possible to reproduce phenomena that are difficult to replicate with general modeling. It can take into account friction between plates, allowing for the reproduction of actual phenomena through contact considerations. It is suitable for various industries, including the automotive industry, and for those facing challenges in fatigue analysis. For details, please refer to the downloadable materials and contact us. 【Features】 ■ Actual phenomena can be reproduced through contact considerations ■ Friction between plates can be taken into account *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Our company conducts advanced fatigue evaluations that take into account residual stresses and other factors, starting with manufacturing simulations such as press forming analysis. This analysis is suitable for various industries, including the automotive sector, and for those facing challenges in fatigue analysis. We propose a fatigue analysis process that considers manufacturing impacts. For more details, please refer to the downloadable materials and feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ Improved accuracy of fatigue analysis by considering manufacturing impacts ■ Residual stresses in the manufacturing process affect fatigue analysis *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

1) Current Challenges The technology for predicting fatigue strength against repeated deformation provided by our company, along with our in-house developed software FEMFAT, can be applied to structural components of any product, helping to prevent cracks that may occur within the product's service life and supporting the optimal design of structural components. 2) Features of the Technology Using the software FEMFAT, which incorporates our developed fatigue strength prediction method, along with commercially available simulation software, enables optimal design of structural components for products that incorporate non-ferrous materials (such as short fiber reinforced resins made from glass or carbon, CFRP laminates, and rubber materials) and non-metal materials (such as solder, pure aluminum, and copper). Our developed software FEMFAT is utilized by automotive companies, automotive parts suppliers, and various industrial machinery sectors, contributing to the optimal design of structural components. 3) Effects of Technology Application By predicting fatigue strength and optimizing structural components before prototyping products or parts, we contribute to reducing time-consuming durability tests, lightweighting structural components, and optimizing manufacturing costs of products.

We are conducting weakly coupled fluid-structure analysis using 'Nastran MFLUID' handled by Magna International Japan, Inc. In the vibration fatigue analysis of automotive fuel tanks, we consider the effects of fuel sloshing, and in the vibration fatigue analysis of automotive exhaust systems, we can take into account the pulsation of exhaust gases. For more details, please refer to the downloadable materials and feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ Applicable to both fluids and gases ■ Matching of the structural model's natural modes ■ Comparison of response waveforms from tests and analyses for accuracy verification *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

In "Material Database Creation," we create databases for base materials and welding tailored to fatigue analysis applications. We have a proven track record in creating databases for various materials and can develop a material database that meets our customers' needs. We provide comprehensive support from material testing to the creation of databases for fatigue analysis. [Case Examples] ■ Creation of a database for high-cycle fatigue analysis of base materials ■ Creation of a database for thermal fatigue analysis of base materials ■ Creation of a database for high-cycle fatigue analysis of arc welding ■ Creation of a database for high-cycle fatigue analysis of spot welding *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

At Magna International Japan, we are engaged in the development of fatigue analysis methods and database creation for connection parts that can be utilized in daily operations. This is suitable for various industries, including the automotive sector, as well as for those facing challenges in fatigue analysis. We offer proposals for test menus and specimen shapes, and we support fatigue analysis for various connection parts. 【Features】 ■ Proposing modeling methods tailored to customer applications ■ Suggestions for test menus and specimen shapes ■ Calibration and comparative verification of databases ■ Proven track record in fatigue analysis of various connection parts *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Coordination of all test menus such as TMF tests and material property tests, creation of material cards for Abaqus, and development of a material database for FEMFAT heat are being conducted. This analysis is suitable for various industries, including the automotive industry, and for those facing challenges in fatigue analysis. For details, please refer to the downloadable materials and contact us. 【Features】 ■ Various test measurements ■ Model creation from CAD data ■ Implementation of CFD analysis and correlation confirmation with actual machines ■ Implementation of heat transfer analysis and correlation confirmation with actual machines ■ Implementation of thermal fatigue analysis and correlation confirmation with actual machines ■ Delivery of all result reports and analysis data *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Based on the measured response data (acceleration, displacement, force, strain, etc.), the parameters of the MSC Adams model will be fine-tuned using 'FEMFAT LAB mi'. Response points that could not be sufficiently matched with just the waveform adjustments in 'FEMFAT LAB vi' can be adjusted with 'FEMFAT LAB mi'. For details, please refer to the downloadable materials and contact us. 【Features】 ■ Identification of response data through simulation and measurement ■ Fine-tuning of MSC Adams model parameters ■ Matching of response data through automatic iteration calculations *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Magna International Japan Co., Ltd. provides proposals and support for data measurement and simulation model creation methods for MBD development. In addition to the preparation of standard measurement sensors, we support measurements from the development of special sensors and mounting methods under difficult conditions where sensor installation is challenging. We handle the formulation of driving conditions, preparation/integration of special sensors, and data collection on appropriate test courses or market roads. For more details and case studies, please refer to the downloadable materials. 【Features】 ■ Structural analysis models for fatigue evaluation ■ Models for vehicle motion characteristics/NVH evaluation ■ Proposals for simulation modeling methods and calculation methods suitable for each purpose ■ Extensive support experience *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We measure general responses (acceleration, displacement, force, strain, etc.) and based on that, we achieve accurate bench vibration simulations. This is suitable for those in various industries, including the automotive industry, who have challenges with fatigue analysis, or those who want to simulate road tests on a bench. For details, please refer to the downloadable materials and contact us. 【Features】 ■ Capable of measuring various driving scenes (market, test course, chassis dynamometer) ■ Calculates input values for bench vibration based on general responses ■ Input values are calculated in iteration steps ■ Enables more accurate fatigue analysis *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Based on the measured response data (acceleration, displacement, force, strain, etc.), we will calculate the excitation input data that can be used for tabletop vibration simulations using general-purpose mechanism analysis software (such as Adams) with 'FEMFAT LAB vi'. This is suitable for those in various industries, including the automotive industry, who have challenges related to fatigue analysis or tabletop vibration analysis. For details, please refer to the downloadable materials and contact us. 【Features】 ■ Identification of response data through simulation and measurement ■ Compatibility with general-purpose mechanism analysis software ■ Adjustment of simulation input waveforms ■ Fitting of response data through automatic iteration calculations *For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We provide support for simulation-related certification acquisition for safety regulations and standards. Compliance with regulations such as OECD (ROPS) and UNECE-R. We can contribute to shortening the development period for product variation expansion. Please refer to the downloadable materials for more details. 【Features】 ■ Possible to reduce manufacturing costs of actual products compared to obtaining certification data through physical measurements. ■ Can contribute to shortening the development period for product variation expansion. ■ Experiments/measurements with actual products can be conducted as needed. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

In the aerospace industry, ensuring airworthiness is essential for the safety of aircraft. In particular, the structural strength of the airframe, as well as its durability against vibrations and heat, directly affects the operational safety of the aircraft. Inadequate design or evaluation can lead to serious accidents. Our simulation outsourcing services support the development from the design phase of the aircraft using computational and simulation technologies to address these challenges. 【Application Scenarios】 * Structural analysis of aircraft * Vibration analysis * Thermal analysis * Durability evaluation of components 【Benefits of Implementation】 * Improved safety of aircraft * Streamlined design processes * Cost reduction * Shortened product development time