Impact of Simulation Tools on Mechanical Design Validation
Author(s):
Sakthivel Rasu
Simulation tools have revolutionized the validation process in mechanical design by making it more accurate, quicker, and less expensive. These simulation tools allow engineers to test and analyze designs under various conditions, thereby reducing costly prototypes and speeding up the development process.
This paper examines the impact of simulation tools on mechanical design by exploring different types of tools, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Multibody Dynamics (MBD).
It also discusses the highest advantages these tools offer in terms of increasing the accuracy of the designs, cost reductions, and improved product reliability. Challenges include using powerful computers and specialized knowledge; however, simulation tools have become indispensable to modern-day engineering.
In short, this paper has illuminated how the use of simulation tools has become fully integrated into the process of mechanical design validation, enabling the engineer to produce a reliable, qualitative design in the least amount of time.
