NEW FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALLITIES OF
APM WinMachine 9.2
APM Dynamics - Kinematic and dynamic analysis of linkage systems
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New object is added – slider;
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New sensor type is added – sensor of related motion reading one motion parameter depending on another one (for example sensor of any node linear displacement relative to rotation angle of any link;
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Results storing functionality.
APM Structure3D - Finite element analysis and structures design
- New analysis type – contact problem solution;
- Calculation of model center of mass and moments of inertia;
- Summary applied load calculation;
- Steel structures templates are added;
- Steel connection design;
- Min/Max values range recalculation based on active layers for result map;
- Displaying extended model information is added;
- Code combination results output.
APM Base - New generation of database management system
Basic features:
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Management of databases included in standard delivery;
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Custom database creation;
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Management of parametric drawing database;
- Search information functionality;
- Quick customization of APM WinMachine module.
APM Studio - Preprocessor and mesh generator for finite element analysis with import functionality of STEP file
- New tools for manual mesh modification;
- New surface load types – linear distributed load, harmonic curve load, bearing distributed load and user defined load distribution;
- New mode assembly model analysis;
- New mesh generator is added. Some generator options are available as well;
- *.sfm files load functionality (finite element mesh with loads and constraints).
APM Trans - Power transmission design and calculation
- Optimized chain design calculation;
- AGMA standard for allowable stress calculation of spur, helical, herring-bone and bevel gear is added;
- Cutter selection from database is added for internal spur gear in checking calculation.
APM Bear - Non-ideal rolling contact bearings calculation module
- Double-row ball and roller radial thrust bearing calculation is added;
- New calculation option is added namely use calculation or manufacture dynamic load rating of longevity calculation.
APM Drive - Drive unit calculation and design
- New functionality – 3D gear box design. Arbitrary location of shaft in 3D space;
- New feature – motor rotation direction specification;
- New feature – tooth angle direction specification for helical and spiral bevel gears;
- New interface modes – bearing and gears position specification on scheme directly;
- Steel connection design;
- Min/Max values range recalculation based on active layers for result map;
- Displaying extended model information is added;
- Code combination results output.
APM Graph - 2D graphical editor with parametrization tools
- New mode for parametric drawing modification – a variable modification by clicking on the dimension directly (dimension is defined by a variable);
- Metafile generation correction for text object.
APM Joint - Machine element joints calculation and design
- APM Graph is embedded as a graphical editor for bolted, welded and riveted joints. So all APM Graph functionality including database access is available;
- Extended functionality for fastening elements arrangement – rectangular and polar array operations, different types of attachments;
