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Analysis Training Considerations

SolidWorks Simulation Software Solutions & Services

Preparing and training design engineers to reap the benefits of design analysis is just as important as selecting the right package for a manufacturer's needs. Design engineers generally need to conduct only simple types of analysis and today's integrated design analysis packages make FEA theory completely transparent to the user. Most design engineers possess the requisite knowledge to use design analysis from their engineering background.

The amount of analysis training required for a design engineer to begin productive work should be a matter of days, not weeks or months. The key element in effective analysis training is providing users with a solid conceptual understanding of analysis fundamentals, such as major assumptions, limitations, and inherent errors as well as common mistakes, traps, and misconceptions.

Hands-on training approach

The analysis training course should employ a hands-on computer approach so participants can benefit from the synergy produced by acquiring software skills while becoming familiar with analysis theory. Too much of an emphasis on "how to run the software" may overshadow more important issues related to analysis fundamentals and give the impression that familiarity with the software equals analysis expertise. Industry experience indicates that users who know the fundamentals of analysis can easily figure out how to operate software, but acquiring software operational skills does not necessarily lead to a full understanding of analysis.

Analysis training requirements

In summary, design analysis training should:

  • Focus on a conceptual understanding of analysis
  • Avoid too much software-specific content at the expense of analysis basics
  • Use hands-on analysis examples with a progressing level of complexity
  • Employ examples that utilize CAD models
  • Combine theory with hands-on examples
  • Use integrated design analysis software while stressing the differences between the
    two technologies
  • Follow up later with software-specific training

While focused training on the proper use of analysis can make a good design engineer even better, the opposite can actually make them dangerous. Effective training makes all the difference.

Javelin Analysis Training

Javelin provides comprehensive instructor led training courses for the SolidWorks Simulation products. All the courses are hands-on and will allow you to learn by carrying out different tasks outlined in the training.

Customers can also access convenient online SolidWorks Simulation training. The courses can be taken at any time and are a great source of reference material

 

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