We’ve been working with Hawk Ridge Systems for more than 10 years. The capabilities of the SolidWorks software allows us to be efficient and it’s easier to use than wire frame programs. The tech support has also been a benefit to my team.

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks Simulation is a full-featured finite element stress analysis (FEA) package that runs as part of SolidWorks Premium.

Specifically tailored for designers and engineers who are not specialists in design validation, SolidWorks Simulation  helps improve product quality by indicating how SolidWorks models will behave before they are built. Go beyond simple hand calculations by verifying your intuitions and study the real-world performance of different design alternatives without ever leaving the SolidWorks window.

SolidWorks Simulation provides simple, accurate design analysis that leads to better products by giving designers a safety net for catching errors. Designers are free to innovate, secure in the knowledge that they won't pass costly mistakes down the line.

Complete integration with SolidWorks Simulation users can perform design analysis, simulation and optimization directly from their SolidWorks user interface.

SolidWorks Simulation enables faster, less costly, and more optimized product development, as well as more in-depth examination of product performance than would ever be possible using even the most detailed prototypes.

Fully embedded inside the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks Simulation utilizes the SolidWorks FeatureManager® and many of the same mouse and keyboard commands, so anyone who can design a part in SolidWorks can analyze it without having to learn a new interface. SolidWorks Simulation contains the most frequently used design validation tools, offering stress, strain, and displacement analysis capabilities for both parts and assemblies at a very affordable price.

With SolidWorks Simulation you can:

  • Compare alternative designs easily and quickly so you can choose the optimal design for final production
  • Study interaction between different assembly components
  • Simulate real-world operating conditions to see how your model handles stress, strain and displacement
  • Spend less time on specifics with automated tools that simplify the validation process
  • Interpret results with powerful and intuitive visualization tools
  • Collaborate and share results with everyone involved in the product development process
Static stress analysis enables you to see how your model responds to loading, and how much stress and deformation occurs within the model. This allows you to evaluate how real-life design conditions are going to affect the performance and durability of your products within the SolidWorks environment.
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Flow Simulation
Static Stress Analysis yes yes yes  
Kinematic Motion (Time-Based) yes yes yes  
Kinematic Motion (Event-Based)   yes yes  
Trend Tracker   yes yes  
Optimization   yes yes  
Thermal Analysis   yes yes  
Fatigue Analysis   yes yes  
Buckling Analysis   yes yes  
Frequency Analysis   yes yes  
Drop Test Analysis   yes yes  
Pressure Vessel Analysis   yes yes  
Nonlinear Analysis     yes  
Composite Material Analysis     yes  
Dynamic Analysis     yes  
Random Vibration Analysis     yes  
Internal/External Flow Analysis       yes
Heat Transfer/Cooling       yes
Rotating Machinery       yes

Datasheets

Datasheet: SolidWorks Simulation 2012
SolidWorks Simulation is a complete suite of structural, functional, and flow analysis applications for every designer in the product development process. The software is easy to use, yet powerful enough to tackle the most complex design issues. It helps you to predict the performance of your design under real-world operating conditions and to detect problems and correct them before prototyping, tooling, and production.

White Papers

White Paper: Solve Complex Simulations to Enhance Product Performance
Engineering successful, innovative products in today's competitive environment requires simulation power. The ability to analyze the multifaceted physical performance characteristics of a design before making a prototype can substantially increase productivity. Companies need robust simulation tools to efficiently overcome time, budget, and quality demands. SolidWorks® Simulation delivers powerful simulation capabilities that can solve complex analysis problems, helping you design better, more innovative products faster and more cost-effectively.
SolidWorks Simulation (2 days)
This course is designed to make SolidWorks users more productive quickly with SolidWorks Simulation. It offers a comprehensive hands-on training on the applications of linear stress analysis using SolidWorks Simulation, and best practices. Analysis features are discussed using an integrated approach of the Simulation software from within the SolidWorks environment.
SolidWorks Motion (1 day)
This class is designed for users who would like to become productive quickly in using SolidWorks Motion. This course will teach you how to use the simulation package to study the kinematics and dynamic behavior of SolidWorks assembly models. The course provides both essential and advanced sessions on the basics of building, simulating and refining a mechanical design system.
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