Calculation and simulation of plastic and composite parts possible at SKZ
The SKZ Plastics Center has expanded its R&D services in the field of structural-mechanical condition assessment of plastic components. Simulation methods for predicting the deformation and failure behavior of plastic components are now available at SKZ.
SKZ has expanded its R&D services in the field of structural-mechanical condition assessment of plastic components. (Photo: SKZ)
SKZ expands its R&D services in the field of structural-mechanical condition assessment of plastic components
Computer-aided methods such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) enable the efficient design and calculation of components. Appropriate modeling of material and component behavior can save time, material and costs along the entire value chain in the development process. einsparen.
Best possible knowledge of real material behavior required
Both the plastic-compatible design of components and the meaningful representation of a load condition through simulation require the best possible knowledge of the real material behavior. This depends primarily on the environmental conditions (loads, temperature, humidity, media, etc.) under which the components will be used. SKZ has therefore expanded its R&D services in the field of structural-mechanical condition assessment of plastic components by 100%, with the aim of being able to offer more services and research activities involving structural-mechanical simulations in the future.
"Transferring all influencing factors to appropriate simulation models".
"Thanks to our direct connection and experience in the field of plastics technology, we are able to transfer all influencing factors - such as anisotropy, load type and duration, temperature, environmental conditions - to suitable simulation models. In combination with calculation and simulation, we offer both the preliminary determination of material properties as well as the calibration of suitable material models and a final validation," explains Dr. Ruben Schlutter, head of the component properties and structural mechanics simulation group at SKZ.
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