Feeling stressed about product development? Well, put the brakes on those feelings because
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is here to save the day …or at least make it a little more predictable.
Often, we assume stress is a direct result of being subjected to a force but what about heat? In the example of a brake disc/rotor heat is a major consideration in the deterioration of the part. Can we simulate the stresses caused by heat in SOLIDWORKS Simulation though? Yes, yes we can; here’s how:
First, we’ll take our model and set up a standard Thermal study. On my brake disc I’ve used a split line to trace around the contact patch of the brake pad. It’s not unusual for a high-performance brake disc to see temperatures of over 400℃ so we’ll use this as a start point.
An interesting observation in the distribution plot is how the heat is distributed between the drilled holes. As intended they accelerate the transfer of heat meaning peak temperatures are minimized.
Grant Davidson is a Senior Applications Engineer at TMS CADCentre, a SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller in Scotland.
You can read more from Grant on the TMS CADCentre blog
Grant Davidson is a Senior Applications Engineer at TMS CADCentre, a SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller in Scotland.
You can read more from Grant on the TMS CADCentre blog
TMS CADCentre is a SOLIDWORKS Reseller based in Scotland providing CAD Design Software, analysis software & product data management software. Founded in 1981, TMS CADCentre is the only UK SOLIDWORKS Reseller based and funded within Scotland and have been providing SOLIDWORKS software, training and support since 1996 when the product was first launched in the UK.
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