Simcenter Femap 2022.1 — Flexible Sliders

Simcenter Femap 2022.1 delivers expanded support for kinematic analysis of mechanical systems with the addition of “Flexible Slider” simulation entities in version 2022.1. Flexible Sliders allow analysts to accurately simulate the deformation of curvilinear tracks as assembly components are displaced along them. This new capability includes several parameters for customization, including different slider types, driver loads, and additional friction options. The available slider types allow different constraints for relative rotation of the nodes sliding along the track. This includes spherical, prismatic, cylindrical, and universal types. For driver loads, Flexible Sliders can be driven with both external load sets, and forces/displacements applied directly to a specified driver node. For friction, available types include options for validating motion (no friction), infinite friction, and displacement or velocity-dependent frictional forces. When defining Flexible Sliders in Simcenter Femap, multiple options are available for specifying their required references. Existing group entities can be assigned to the Flexible Slider to define the nodes to be displaced along the track, or the beam elements making up the track. In the absence of group entities, dynamic selection lists can be used to assign these entities on-the-fly. After creating the Flexible Sliders, they can be selectively exported to a SOL 402 analysis with support for specification of single Flexible Sliders or a union of Flexible Sliders. #SimcenterFemap #EngineeringMeetsTomorrow #FEA Learn more about Simcenter Femap: https://sie.ag/32emFlV ►SIMCENTER FEMAP FREE TRIAL: https://sie.ag/3nPOMAx ►JOIN THE COMMUNITY: https://community.sw.siemens.com FOLLOW US: ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/simcenterfemap ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/siemenssoftware ►LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siemenssoftware ►BLOG: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/simcenter Today's engineers develop smart products that integrate mechanical functions with electronics and controls, utilizing new materials and manufacturing methods and delivering new designs faster than ever before. To verify product performance, engineers have to use a Digital Twin approach, which enables a more predictive process for systems-driven product development. Leading engineering companies worldwide rely on Simcenter™ Femap™ to simulate performance of products in real-world environments. Simcenter Femap is part of the Simcenter™ portfolio, which uniquely combines system simulation, 3D CAE and test to help predict performance across critical attributes early and throughout the product lifecycle. By combining physics-based simulation with insights gained from data analytics, Simcenter helps engineers optimize, design, and deliver innovations with speed and confidence.