FEA Fatigue Analysis for Durable, Efficient Designs

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Overview

Material Efficiency in Industry

Optimizing material usage has become central to the ongoing industrial transformation. Manufacturers strive to create lightweight yet durable components to achieve cost-efficient production, reduced warranty and recall expenses, and faster development cycles.

Advanced finite element analysis (FEA) now plays a vital role in design stress evaluation. However, many organizations still depend on manual stress point selection and spreadsheet-based fatigue analysis, a method that is both time-consuming and prone to missing critical failure points.

FEA Fatigue Analysis

fe-safe is a leading fatigue analysis software specifically developed for FEA models. Since the early 1990s, it has defined industry standards for durability analysis in close collaboration with major engineering sectors. The fe-safe suite seamlessly interfaces with popular FEA platforms such as Abaqus, ANSYS, and Nastran, offering robust solutions for the most demanding fatigue applications.

Fatigue Analysis Methods

As the first commercial software to implement modern multiaxial strain-based fatigue methods, fe-safe continues to set the benchmark in fatigue analysis technology. The Extended Packaging concept integrates fe-safe with other simulation tools through a unified token system, ensuring smooth access across multiple solutions. Known for its speed, accuracy, breadth of features, and user-friendliness, fe-safe easily integrates into any design workflow, helping engineers create products with superior durability and performance.

Features

Achieve precise durability and fatigue analysis through advanced simulation technology.

Automatic Hot-Spot Detection

Identify critical fatigue locations and simulate crack initiation and propagation.

Advanced Fatigue Algorithms

Perform multiaxial, strain-based, and vibration fatigue analyses with customizable methods.

Manufacturing Effect Integration

Account for surface finish, residual stresses, and real-world production impacts.

High-Performance Analysis

Leverage parallel processing and detailed node-by-node property mapping.

Comprehensive Material Database

Access an extensive library of fatigue properties for accurate simulations.

Applications

Enhance product reliability and durability with targeted fatigue assessments.

Durability Optimization

Improve component lifespan and reduce material usage through fatigue-driven design.

Failure Prevention

Predict fatigue life and identify high-risk regions across FEA models.

Reduced Development Costs

Minimize prototype testing and shorten validation cycles.

Weld and Joint Analysis

Evaluate welded structures and ensure compliance with FKM guidelines.

Vibration & Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue

Assess complex loading conditions for real-world reliability.