Monday, August 9, 2021

Free CAE software CALCULIX

  CAE programs based on the finite element method are an important tool for every designer and FEA engineer.  Most of the implementation departments (RnD) of companies producing high-tech devices / machines have CAE-type engineering support software. However, it often happens that due to the price of commercial programs using the finite element method, companies simply cannot afford such tools to increase design efficiency. Therefore, the appropriate alternative are CAE programs of the OPEN SOURCE type, thanks to which companies with less financial potential are able to compete with hegemons in the markets.

free CAE software FEA
Free software for Structural Analysis 


What are the benefits of using the CALCULIX  program?

In these programs, first of all, structural analyzes are performed to calculate the strength of structures.  Increasingly, these analyzes also take into account the temperature of the analyzed elements. 
CALCULIX is a program of this type in which you can perform complex heat and strength analyzes.  It is a very advanced solver based on the finite element method in which you can combine static and dynamic analysis in one problem.  You can perform multi-dimensional coupled analyzes between dynamics, statics, temperature, and nonlinear contact and material.
Combined with FREECAD, CALCULIX forms a powerful tool for the design and analysis of complex mechanisms and structures.  It is also possible to install the software as a separate application and combine it with any CAD program.  
There is a powerful knowledge base on the internet created by non-profit scientists and enthusiasts of open source CAE.  Everyone, even a beginner engineer, is able to learn this program to the extent that it allows to perform almost any analysis based on the current state of knowledge and online tutorials.
Below you will find links to the CALCULIX and FREECAD programs:
http://www.calculix.de/
https://www.freecadweb.org

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