COSMOSWorks Designer

Length: 2 Days

Prerequisites: Knowledge of SolidWorks and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended

Description: This course is designed to make SolidWorks users more productive more quickly with the COSMOSWorks Designer Bundle. It offers a comprehensive hands-on training on the applications of COSMOSWorks. The class discusses linear stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices. Analysis features are discussed using an integrated approach of the COSMOSWorks software from within the SolidWorks environment. Finally, examples of parts and assemblies including those with various gap/contact conditions are reviewed.

The topics covered in this course are:

Introduction to FEA

• About This Course
• What is COSMOSWorks?
• What Is Finite Element Analysis?
• Build Mathematical Model
• Build Finite Element Model
• Solve Finite Element Model
• Analyze Results
• Errors in FEA
• Finite Elements
• Degrees of Freedom
• Calculations in FEA
• Interpretation of FEA Results
• Units of Measurement
• Limitations of COSMOSWorks Designer
• Summary

Lesson 1: Static Analysis of a Rectangular Plate with a Hole

• Objectives
• Project Description
• COSMOSWorks Options
• Preprocessing
• Meshing
• Postprocessing
• Multiple Studies
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 2: Static Analysis of an L-Bracket

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Analyses of a Bracket Without the Fille
• Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 3: Contact/Gap Analysis of Pliers

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Pliers with Global Contact
• Pliers with Local Contact
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 4: Shrink Fit Analysis of a Wheel Assembly

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Shrink Fit Analysis
• Analysis with Soft springs
• Summary

Lesson 5: Static Analysis of a Cardan Joint

• Objectives
• Problem Statement
• Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis
• High Quality Mesh Analysis
• Summary
• Questions
• Exercise 5: Stress Analysis of a Lift Assembly
• Analysis with base (optional)

Lesson 6: Connectors

• Objectives
• Connectors
• Stress Analysis of a Shock Absorber
• Part 1: Compressive Spring Stiffness
• Part 2: Shock Absorber
• Using Spot Welds
• Spot Welds - Shell mesh (optional)
• Summary

Lesson 7: Compatible/ Incompatible Solid Element Meshing Advanced

• Incompatible Bonding
• Objectives
• Compatible / Incompatible Meshing: Bonded contact
• Compatible/ Incompatible meshing: No Penetration
• contact (optional)
• Summary

Lesson 8: Shell Analysis of a Pulley

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Model Preparation
• Shell mesh using mid-plane surfaces
• Shell mesh using surfaces
• Shell Element vs. Solid Element Modeling
• Refined solid mesh
• Results Comparison
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing of a Pressure Vessel Assembly

• Objective
• Project Description
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 10: Vehicle Suspension Analysis Using Design Scenarios

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Suspension Design: Multiple load cases
• Suspension Design: Geometry modification
• Summary

Lesson 11: Static Analysis of a Support Bracket

• Objectives
• Project Description
• h-Adaptivity Study
• p-Adaptivity Study
• h vs. p Elements - Summary
• Summary

Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis of a Bimetal Strip

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Deformation Analysis of Bimetal Assembly
• Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems (Optional)
• Saving Model in its Deformed Shape
• Summary

Lesson 13: Beam Analysis of a Conveyor Frame

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Summary

Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis of a Clamp

• Objectives
• Project Description
• Small Displacement Linear Analysis
• Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis
• Summary
• Questions

Appendix A: Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks

• Meshing Strategies
• Geometry Preparation
• Mesh Quality
• Mesh Controls
• Meshing Stages
• Failure Diagnostics
• Tips for Using Shell Elements
• Hardware Considerations in Meshing
• Solvers in COSMOSWorks
• Choosing a Solver

Appendix B: Customer Help and Assistance

• Customer help and assistance