Product engineering · Switzerland
Simulation & Analysis.
You need to compare designs or better understand a component’s behaviour. Our finite element calculations inform design choices before physical testing.
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What does a red area actually mean?
The colours in a calculation represent a quantity and a selected scale. Interpreting a red area requires the applied loads, restraints, material and model geometry. A result becomes useful when it answers a specific design question.
| Observation | What to understand | A useful check |
|---|---|---|
| Large deformation | Displacement can disrupt an assembly or guide before a part breaks. | Compare displacement with product clearances and functions. |
| A very local peak | An ideally sharp corner or point load can create a numerical singularity. | Review real details, restraints and mesh sensitivity. |
| A changing result | The mesh divides the part into small calculation elements. Its refinement influences the result. | Refine the mesh and check that the quantity being tracked stabilises. |
A challenge, a real project
Acetabular Reamer Holder
From calculations to a PEEK component prepared for production.
The acetabular reamer holder’s PEEK components had to meet both mechanical and injection moulding constraints. Finite element calculations and rheological analyses guided geometry optimisation. The work continued through tooling and refinement of the production process.
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When to involve us
Support design decisions with calculations and clear assumptions.
- Study loads and deformation in a component
- Compare geometries or materials
- Identify critical areas before testing
Our approach
We define the model from geometry, materials, loads and actual interfaces. The calculation focuses on the questions that influence design.
Set the assumptions
Define materials, loads and boundary conditions.
Analyse behaviour
Study loaded areas and compare variants.
Guide decisions
Connect results to design changes and physical tests.
What you receive
- Agreed assumptions and calculation cases
- Simulation results and analysis of critical areas
- Geometry or process recommendations
Results are interpreted alongside their assumptions. They guide geometry changes and physical validation; injection studies are covered in our polymer expertise.
We agree the scope, tests and deliverables with you before work begins.
Frequently asked questions.
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What do you need for an analysis?
Available geometry, proposed materials, loads and operating conditions. Missing assumptions are clarified before calculations begin.
How does simulation complement physical tests?
It compares variants and identifies areas to examine, helping focus testing. Confidence in the results depends on assumptions, material data and model validation; a calculated result alone does not validate the product.
What can a finite-element calculation show?
It can study stresses and deformation in a model under defined loading conditions. Interpretation depends on the assumptions and the design question the analysis needs to answer.
Why do boundary conditions matter?
Supports, contacts and loads describe how a component interacts with its surroundings. An unsuitable representation can substantially change the results, even when the geometry appears accurate.
How do you check whether the mesh is suitable?
We examine how results change with element size and distribution. The quantity relevant to the decision should stabilise; highly localised peaks also require a review of geometry and applied conditions.
Can you compare different geometries or materials?
Yes. Variants can be studied under comparable conditions to understand their differences. This guides design while accounting for manufacturing constraints and the tests still needed.
Can simulation estimate a component’s service life?
A fatigue study can estimate the effect of repeated loads when the operating cycles and material data are appropriate for the case. A static calculation alone cannot establish service life; assumptions and the need for physical tests must be considered.
For our first conversation
.Which technical decision do you need to verify?
Share your geometry, proposed materials and load cases. We can define the analysis scope and the results needed to inform your decision.
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