Analysis and Simulation Tools for
Manufacturing
Jim Swain
Solutions Engineer, Synergis Technologies
Summary
Autodesk's Product Design Suite and Simulation products offer
a wealth of analysis tools for the mechanical designer and
engineer. Learn what tools are available in which products,
and what their capabilities are. Everything from AutoCAD
Mechanical's beam analysis to Simulation CFD turbo
machinery fluid analysis will be discussed. The focus will be
on the capabilities within the Product Design Suite Ultimate
edition, and how to use them to your advantage.
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Overview of analysis tools
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In-depth look of selected tools
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Q&A
Autodesk Product Design Suite 2013
Included Software Products
Standard
Premium
Ultimate
AutoCAD® 2013
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AutoCAD® Mechanical 2013
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Autodesk® Inventor® 2013
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Autodesk® Vault Basic 2013
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Autodesk® Showcase® 2013
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Autodesk® SketchBook® Designer 2013
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Autodesk® Mudbox® 2013
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AutoCAD® Electrical 2013
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Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2013
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Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate 2013
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Autodesk® Inventor® 2013 with Routed Systems
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Autodesk® Inventor® Professional 2013
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Autodesk® Alias® Design 2013
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6/18/2012
• Synergis Manufacturing User Groups
AutoCAD Mechanical
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Chain/Belt Length Analysis
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Adjusts sprocket/pulley position for desired length.
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Cam Design
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Find velocities and accelerations for cam followers.
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Beam Analysis
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Find cross section properties for beam deflection calculations.
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Solve beams with complex in-plane loads and supports for
deflections and bending moments.
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FEA
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Plates with triangular elements
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2D Analysis Only
Inventor Professional
Forces and Motions
Frame Strength
FEA
Mold Filling
Inventor Professional – Dynamic Simulation
Rigid Body Motion
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Nothing flexes
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6 D.O.F. per part
Forces and Motions
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Convert constraints to joints
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Identify movable parts
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Add joints as needed
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Add forces, prescribed motions
Results
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Forces in joints
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Traces on points of interest
Output Forces to FEA
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Select which points in time to export to FEA
Inventor Professional – Frame Analysis
Starts from Inventor Frame
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Static or Modal Analysis
Add constraints, forces and torques
Results
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Forces
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Stresses,
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Displacements
Inventor Professional – Stress Analysis
Parts or Assemblies
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New –> Thin part analysis
Stress or Modal Anaysis
Inventor Professional – Part Filling
Automated Mold Design Process
Entry-level Moldflow Analysis functionality
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Gate location
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Process recommendations
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Part or Mold filling analysis
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Mold shrinkage estimations
Beyond PDS Ultimate: ASIM vs AIP
AIP is best when:
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Models are linear static or modal
analyses
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Motion does not need stress
calculations (Rigid Body Motion)
Autodesk Simulation
when:
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Coupled Analyses
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Fatigue
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Dynamics
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Nonlinear materials
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Multiphysics
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Mixed element modeling
Simulation Mechanical
Product Highlights:
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Analysis types
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Linear Static Stress
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Mechanical Event Simulation (MES)
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Linear Dynamics
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Heat Transfer
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Fatigue
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Inventor Interoperability
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Moldflow  Autodesk Simulation Interoperability
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Fusion with all Installations
Simulation Moldflow Portfolio
Concept
Moldflow DFM
Capability: Part design
Target user: Concept/part
designer
Inventor Mold Design
Capability: Part/mold design
Introductory fill analysis
Target user: Mold designer
Moldflow Adviser
Capability: Easy to use
Target user: Part/mold
designer
Moldflow Insight
Capability:
Advanced/Detailed
Target user:
Engineer/analyst
Part Design
Engineering
Mold Design
Production
Simulation DFM
Runs in inside Inventor and other solid modelers
Metrics for plastic part design:
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Manufacturability
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Cost
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Sustainability
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser
“Directional Tool”
Targeted at preliminary part & mold design
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Quickly and easily study plastic part
designs for manufacturability
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“Meshless” geometry support for thin or
thick-walled parts
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Overall directional results
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Results specific design advice
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Traffic light
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Adviser
Thermoplastic materials only
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight
“Definitive Tool”
In-depth Validation and Optimization
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Targets dedicated user
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3 mesh types available for optimal balance of
accuracy and solution time
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More detailed analysis
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Answers specific questions
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Optimization of part and mold design
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Thermoplastic and thermoset materials
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Specialized molding process simulation
Showcase – Visualizing Results
Simulation Mechanical
Simulation Moldflow
Simulation CFD
Fluid Flow
Heat Transfer
Conclusion
Questions?
Thank you.