Finite Element Modeler SimLab for Large-Scale Assembly Modeling

basic information

SimLab can create high-quality FE models at an astonishing speed while smoothly handling large-scale models. It features fail-safe CAD import capabilities, a robust mesh generation engine, and excellent assembly model creation capabilities, making it a pre-post system capable of automating CAE.

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It is being adopted by transportation equipment manufacturers around the world, as well as by electric appliance manufacturers and others.

Detailed information

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  In just five minutes, you can improve analysis accuracy. "It doesn't match the experiments," "The results are completely off..." In such cases, the quality of the analysis model's mesh may be the cause. For example, are you analyzing with a mesh like the one commonly found in software that creates meshes with the push of a button? The analysis results from such models are completely unreliable. The most certain way to improve analysis accuracy is to "create a high-quality mesh."

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  Reasons why low-quality mesh is problematic: Part 1 - "It can't deform any further..." In general, FEM (Finite Element Method) assumes that "the displacement between nodes changes regularly." Since individual elements (in the case of first-order elements) can only undergo linear and simple deformations, it is necessary to increase the resolution (mesh density) to capture the complex deformations of the entire structure. If the mesh size is large, the resolution becomes low, making it difficult to represent complex deformations. However, if the mesh is small and sufficiently reproduces the shape, it can accurately determine the deformations.

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  Reasons Why Low-Quality Mesh is Bad, Part 2: "Inability to Accurately Determine Contact..." Another representative example of how low-quality mesh negatively impacts analysis results is contact analysis, as shown in the diagram. The accuracy of contact analysis is determined by whether a sufficient number of nodes are placed in relation to the contact area (surface area). In FEM, since the transmission of reaction forces occurs through nodes, if there is only one node at the contact point, the transmission of forces acting over a wide area will be handled by just that one point, leading to unnatural force concentration. Ideally, the arrangement of nodes should be regular.

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  Let's create high-quality meshes! But... "The Trap of Auto-Meshing" Generally, high-quality meshes refer to those that are sufficiently small in size relative to the product shape and are close to the shape of cubes or regular tetrahedra. However, creating such meshes is not easy. The auto-mesh feature, which allows you to quickly generate meshes with simple operations, is convenient. However, if high-quality meshes cannot be produced in one go, mesh correction becomes essential. Typically, correction work takes a long time, and it's not uncommon for it to unexpectedly take several weeks.

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  Let's create high-quality mesh! But... "The wall of high-end meshers." "There is no mesh that cannot cut any product shape" --- that is the appeal of high-end meshers. With this, it is certainly possible to create high-quality mesh, but mastering the abundant features is challenging. When you're not used to it, creating mesh will indeed take time.

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  In just 5 minutes!! Is it true that high-quality mesh cannot be created without taking time? No, that's not the case. There is a way to create it in just 5 minutes. That is by using SimLab 14.

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  The difference is obvious. In fact, when comparing the analysis results between a model with poor mesh quality and an analysis model created with SimLab 14... the difference is clear at a glance.

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  Moreover, the analysis execution is done only once. SimLab 14 is equipped with advanced automatic shape recognition capabilities, as well as automatic optimization functions for mesh arrangement and element quality, eliminating the need to re-mesh and repeatedly run calculations. You can easily create high-quality meshes with SimLab 14. Please try operating SimLab 14 for just five minutes; you will surely be satisfied.