Finite element modelling is an indispensable part of design and manufacturing, which at times can reveal small details that are problematic from an operational point of view. Once the nature of the problem becomes apparent, changing these should not be a problem. The method can be applied to linear and non-linear problems with equal success.
An example of the former is the determination of the tension and deformation of a statically loaded part of complex shape. The latter includes non-linear material properties such as handling deformations, solving thermal conductivity and thermal expansion problems, and diagnosing magnetic and electrostatic disturbances.
Once the root of the problem is identified, the means of the solution become clear, which reduces to zero the chance of difficulties affecting operation.
The method cannot be applied via manual calculations, since it requires the solution of a large number of elementary operations. Fortunately, nowadays in the world of computer science, this does not impose a challenge, since with the help of modern software, data input, finite element mesh creation and value analysis can be done quickly and efficiently.
There is no possibility of error because the technology used to perform the calculations is exact and efficient.
The practical benefits of all this can be seen in the efficient use of time and the technically perfect production. The former means that, while describing the process itself is lengthy and complex, the modelling, aided by the above mentioned conditions, takes a short time and is as efficient as possible. The latter ensures an application without disruptions, unexpected obstructive surprises, failures and malfunctions, thus guaranteeing reliability. Indeed, professionalism cannot do without quality and, in fact, in our view and practice, the two cannot exist without each other.
