Articles by: Jamie Hill, CSWE
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. SOLIDWORKS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool for designing and analyzing products. The accurate representation of materials is an essential factor in the simulation’s success. Here are some best practices for applying materials in SOLIDWORKS FEA….
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. SOLIDWORKS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool for simulating the effects of a drop on a product. The software can be used to perform a drop test study, which predicts the response of a product when…
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. A design study analysis in SOLIDWORKS FEA is a powerful tool for simulating and optimizing the performance of a product or part. It allows designers to evaluate multiple design alternatives quickly and efficiently, thereby reducing the cost and…
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. A topology study in SOLIDWORKS FEA is a powerful tool for optimizing the design of a part or assembly by determining the most efficient use of materials. It helps designers to explore different design possibilities and find the…
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. SOLIDWORKS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a useful tool for simulating the performance of pressure vessels. Pressure vessels are critical components used in a wide range of industries, including chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical. Here are some steps to…
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. Fatigue analysis is a crucial aspect of product design, especially for components that will be subjected to cyclic loading. SOLIDWORKS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) offers an easy-to-use tool for setting up fatigue studies. Here are some steps to…
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. A buckling analysis in SOLIDWORKS FEA is a useful tool for evaluating the stability of a structure when subjected to compressive loads. Buckling occurs when a structure fails due to instability under compressive loads, leading to sudden, catastrophic…
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. A thermal study in SOLIDWORKS FEA is an important tool for simulating and optimizing the thermal behavior of a product or part. It allows designers to evaluate the performance of a product or part in different thermal conditions,…
Welcome back to “Physics Fun with Jamie”. A frequency study in SOLIDWORKS FEA is a powerful tool for predicting the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a structure. It is used to identify any resonant frequencies that may lead to unwanted vibrations or failures. Here…