Automotive
Being an affordable FEA solution, SolidWorks Simulation has been well-received by the automotive industry for system-level as well as component level analyses involving critical design functions on one side and aggressive cost/ weight targets on the other. To be globally competitive, the automotive suppliers have used SolidWorks Simulation to improve reliability, eliminate field-failures, optimize designs and enhance efficiency very easily. Specific capabilities include the following:
Advantages of SolidWorks Simulation for Automotive Applications
Return on Investment using SolidWorks Simulation has been the highest among contemporary FEA Software. Design Optimization based on CAD models is easily accomplished in native CAD environment resulting in reduced time and cost.
Comparison with Contemporary FEA Software
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CAD Integrated FEA |
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Limited or Expensive |
Design Scenarios |
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Easy to Use |
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Known as not easy to use |
CAD driven Optimization |
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Analysis to test correlation using 'soft' 'Sensors' |
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CAD Integrated Kinematic Analysi |
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Automatic transfer of loads from Kinematic Analysis to FEA |
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Special - SolidWorks Simulation in Automotive Design Durability
SolidWorks Simulation has been used in design and validation of automotive Tier I and Tier II suppliers. Some of the areas of application include:
Cosmos FloWorks in Automotive Appliations