Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool for determining stress concentration points and other material characteristics of a component. FEA is used to investigate loads, stress concentrations, frequency characteristics, buckling tendencies, and deformations in weldments, castings and other parts under load.
Design Process:
- Perform a structural analysis of the component to determine loading stresses
- Use FEA to model variations in stress concentrations
- Recommend design improvement
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| FEA checks on a new press design
Stress Distribution
Display of Displacement
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As part of a new vehicle design, the steering system was evaluated. FEA was used for stress analysis on the steering arm.
Steering arm analysis |
FEA was done on part of a large food processing machine used to flatten grain. The machine includes two rollers and a tensioner mechanism that holds rollers together. Solid Works® three-dimensional modeling program and COSMOS™ software for FEA was used to analyze stresses on the roll tensioner bracket.
Finite element analysis of the stress on a roll tensioner bracket. The design was modified to reduce stress concentrations. |
