Designcenter Solid Edge Simulation fact sheet

A six-page fact sheet on Designcenter Solid Edge Simulation (called Solid Edge Simulation in the document), the finite element analysis tool built into Solid Edge and based on Simcenter FEMAP modelling technology with the Simcenter Nastran solver. It explains how design engineers can run their own structural, vibration and thermal checks inside the CAD environment, and how the offer is split into Premium, Standard and Advanced levels.

What the document covers

• Meshing: the Body Mesh process, solid, shell, hybrid and beam elements, mapped mesh, mesh size control and automatic mesh quality checks
• Simulation on convergent models (generative design, STL and converted mesh) without conversion to b-rep
• Loads and constraints, assembly contacts and glued connections, and import of fluid and temperature results from Simcenter FLOEFD for Solid Edge
• Analysis types: linear static, normal modes, linear buckling, steady and transient heat transfer, harmonic response, optimisation and advanced motion
• A comparison table showing which analysis types each package includes
• Result evaluation with contour plots, animated mode shapes, probe tools and HTML reports, plus an upgrade path to FEMAP with Nastran

Who it is for

Written for mechanical design engineers with a basic grasp of FEA who want to check parts and assemblies before prototyping, and for engineering managers choosing the right simulation package.