COMPUTER UTILIZATION FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF ARTICLES

Short time development requires a high efficiency In the development o f new parts. This aim can be reached by structural changes and the use of new technologies. A suitable tool for the acceleration of developm ent is the computer and the specific software. One can find computer a pplications in a number of types in companies. These reach from CAD In stallations over data-bank-systems up to the design of parts and molds by FEM. The design of parts by FEM shows a lot of advantages compared to conventional analytical methods. With the correct use of CAD/CAE o ne can save time and costs. Positive for the user are decreasing hardw are costs and improved software.