In this episode, picked up where we left off in ( • Monitor Arm Wall Mount... ) the first stream, we'll start off with FEA tips anyone can use to get going with analysis (Simulation). Brian’s 4 Golden Rules for Simulation:
1. Everything is an assumption: physics, material properties, geometry, boundary conditions, connectors (stiffness);
2. Pre-Processing is 90% of YOUR time: element types, CAD simplification, contact choices and set up;
3. Meshing and Solver convergence: run sensitivity studies on your Results, especially with respect to mesh size. i.e. use incremental refining to see when stress stops changing significantly;
4. Fix (Restrain) “one level out” from area of interest: see Rule #1.
We also covered flexible assemblies (mates, configurations, alternate position views). Three key ways to Mate:
1. CTRL+select multiple entities, then use IN Context pop up toolbar
2. ALT+drag entities together
3. Try “Multi-Mate” mode in the Mates PropertyManager to link multiple components to a common reference (rotational axes perhaps?)
Files: drive.google.com/file/d/1piwT... (Requires SOLIDWORKS Premium 2020)
All episodes: • LIVE Design Series 2020
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