I am looking for a software application (likely using Finite Element Methods) to perform 3D nesting calculations. I want to give the package the dimensions of a packaging crate, and a scale 3D model of the parts to be packed, and have it return a minimum and maximum number of parts that could...
I need to define mechanical properties of 409 Stainless steel for FEA. The following I obtain from Matweb.com and other sources:
density = 7.8 g/cm^3
Youngs = 200 GPa
Poisson = 0.28
Yield = 240 MPa
Ultimate = 450 MPa
Can anyone suggest an appropriate value for the strain hardening exponent, n...
Can anyone suggest a reference for a simplified definition of Von Mises Stress (preferably one that does not require vector math, or use of a Mohr Circle) I need to be able to explain this to non-engineers...
Your help would be appreciated.