TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2020-09-01

Various Coil Configurations Used in Coreless Motors

Three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA) simulation and research from published information is used to compare the features of various coil configurations.

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2020-04-01

Limitations of the Timoshenko Beam Theory

FVA Offers FE Shaft Calculations in the FVA-Workbench

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2018-06-01

Finite Element Method Based Analysis of Planetary Gear Systems Considering Backlash and Manufacturing Deviations

The load carrying capacity of gear transmissions depends strongly on design, material and operation conditions. Modern analysis methods, e.g. finite element analysis (FEA), consider the above parameters with more or less sufficient accuracy. Yet it remains an ongoing challenge to account for backlash and manufacturing errors, despite a definite need to do so.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-08-01

Electromagnetic Know-How

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software can be used for a variety of mechanical engineering tasks, including injection molding simulation of plastic parts, analysis of aerospace components, impact and crash analysis of automobiles and the electromagnetic analysis of motors, actuators, transformers and sensors.

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2010-02-01

Designing for Static and Dynamic Loading of a Gear Reducer Housing with FEA

A recent trend has been a movement to more user-friendly products in the mechanical power transmission industry. A good example of such a product is a high-horsepower, right angle, shaft-mounted drive designed to minimize installation efforts. Commonly referred to as an alignment-free type, it allows the drive package mounting to be quicker, more cost effective and require less expertise during installation. This facilitates the use of the drive in applications such as underground mining, where there is little room to maneuver parts. The most common application for the alignment-free style drive is for powering bulk material handling belt conveyors.