Reasons Why Stress Analysis Tests Lead to Better Custom Baskets
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The basic metric for a successful basket design was simple: “Could it hold the bagels?”
How does running virtual stress analysis tests lead to better custom basket designs?
Here are a few ways:
1: Improved Material Choices
One of the most common causes for custom baskets to fail is that it just isn’t made of the right materials.
For example, if you were to use a parts washing basket made of plain steel in a highly corrosive parts cleaning process such as vapor degreasing, the metal basket would likely start to corrode after just a few uses. The chemicals used in vapor degreasing are highly caustic, designed to break down stubborn leftover machine grease on parts and liquefy it enough to drain off of parts easily.
However, even some corrosion-resistant metals might not be able to stand up to repeated exposure to your degreasing process followed by whatever wash processes you use next.
This is where virtual stress testing comes in handy. With a virtual physics simulation of your process, it is possible to put the basket design through thousands of tests with a variety of material choices. This way, it’s possible to find the material that provides the best performance for your needs within yourbudget.
2: Improved Placement of Reinforcing Structures
Chemicals that steel baskets get exposed to aren’t the only cause of basket failure. In some cases, the original design that was proposed simply isn’t strong enough on its own to support the weight of the parts or materials being loaded into it.
A physics simulation software test allows you to see that the load intended for your basket would be too much for it to survive a full load. This way, the design engineer has the opportunity to modify the design by adding extra braces or supports to the frame of the metal basket that can take the load without bending or breaking.
This can enhance the useful life of your custom basket design, making it more cost-effective.
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