At the core of our experience (25 years), mechanical engineering simulation can be carried out on any number of designs, from a simple bracket to a complete machine like a tractor, crane or rolling stock wagon.
Numerous techniques can be employed such as non linear contact, non linear materials, fatigue assessment, virtual strain gauging, rigod bod motion etc.
Full 3D models, with detail welds and fasteners are now easily within reach with modern hardware. With in house modelling techniques, time to mesh can be significantly reduced whilst still capturing significant detail.
Results are provided via traditional reports, or 3d models with full result contours. Results and designs can even be reviewed in virtual reality.
We strive to ensure compliance through commitment to international standards, whether its BS 7608 for the fatigue assessment of welds, BS EN 12663 for the assessment of railway vehicles or BS EN 13155 for lifting equipment.
Load cases for analysis are, where possible derived directly from standards, for maximum compliance and traceability.
Here are two simplified examples of explicit dynamics including a roll over protection system (ROPS), which might be found on a small excavator or similar plant. Examples have been specifically created for this purpose, we take customer data privacy extremely seriously.
There are numerous simple examples here of what can be achieved with rigid body analysis. Grahical plots of forces over time can be plotted for any joint in the system. All models are either created by us or used with permission of the authors.