What you can calculate
Enter material, dimensions and loads to calculate beam deflection, torsion, compression and tension, buckling, snap fits, bolted joints and interference fits. The FEM tool uses an STL model, material, restraints and loads to show displacement, stress and safety factors.
Contents
Beam deflection
- ①Select the support method and the cross-sectional shape of the beam
- ②Input parameters and click “Calculate”
- ③Maximum deflection and safety factor are calculated automatically
Torsion
- ①Select the cross-sectional shape
- ②Input parameters and click “Calculate”
- ③Angle of twist and safety factor are calculated automatically
Compression & Tension
- ①Select the support method and the cross-sectional shape of the column
- ②Input parameters and click “Calculate”
- ③Displacement and thermal stress are calculated automatically
Snap-fit
- ①Input the dimensions and click “Calculate”
- ②Maximum deflection and safety factor are calculated automatically
Bolted joint
- ①Input the thread size and other parameters, and click “Calculate”
- ②Axial force (preload) and safety factor are calculated automatically
Interference fit
- ①Input the dimensions, tolerances and materials, and click “Calculate”
- ②Press-fit force, slip torque and safety factor are calculated automatically
FEM analysis
- ①Load an STL model
- ②Set the material, restraints and loads
- ③Run the analysis to view displacement, stress and safety factors