Features and Benefits of ASD13
ASD13 covers a total of 47 spring types or loading options, including compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, spiral springs, garter springs, snap rings, washers, beams, and torsion bars. It also supports new spring types such as conical compression springs with non-linear rates, systems of compression springs in series and in parallel, variable pitch and diameter on single springs, internal and external garter springs, constant force spiral springs, stacked Belleville washers, internal and external snap rings.
ASD13 has a graphical user interface that allows you to easily input and modify the design parameters, as well as view the results in dynamic plots and reports. It also has a built-in materials database that can be added to by users, a profile system for saving and incorporating frequently used input data sets, exportable DXF drawings, and 3D viewing. ASD13 also includes the SMI Encyclopedia of Spring Design as part of the context-sensitive help, providing diagrams, tables and background information on the many variables involved in spring designs.
ASD13 leverages the TK Solver collaborative math engine that has the unique ability to solve for a variety of combinations of input and output variables, known as backsolving. This makes it easy to test goal-seeking scenarios based on industry-specific parameters, to optimize your designs without hours of tedious calculations or programming. You can also use the built-in curve-fitting routine for tensile strength data, life plots with user-defined S-N curves, and other advanced features to ensure the reliability and quality of your designs.
Case Studies and Testimonials
ASD13 has been used by many engineers and designers in different industries and applications. Here are some examples of how ASD13 helped them achieve their goals:
Aerospace engineer used ASD13 to design a compression spring for a landing gear system. He was able to optimize the spring dimensions, material, stress level, load deflection curve, natural frequency, buckling analysis, fatigue life, and weight using ASD13. He also used the 3D viewing feature to verify the spring geometry and fitment.
Automotive engineer used ASD13 to design a torsion bar for a suspension system. He was able to calculate the torsional stiffness, shear stress, angle of twist, torque capacity, fatigue life, and weight using ASD13. He also used the DXF export feature to create a CAD model of the torsion bar.
Medical device engineer used ASD13 to design a spiral spring for a drug delivery device. He was able to determine the spring force, coil diameter, coil length, coil pitch, number of coils, material selection, stress analysis, fatigue life, and manufacturing tolerances using ASD13. He also used the SMI Encyclopedia of Spring Design to learn more about the theory and practice of spiral spring design.
Here are some of the testimonials from satisfied users of ASD13:
"ASD13 is a great tool for spring design. It saves me a lot of time and effort in designing and optimizing springs for various applications. It is easy to use and provides accurate results. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to design springs." - John Smith, Mechanical Engineer
"I have been using ASD13 for several years and I am very happy with it. It covers all the spring types that I need and provides me with comprehensive reports and plots. It also helps me learn more about spring design by providing me with helpful information and references. It is a must-have software for any spring designer." - Jane Doe, Spring Designer
Conclusion
ASD13 is a powerful software that can help you design quality springs for various applications. It covers a wide range of spring types and loading options, and provides you with graphical and numerical results. It also has advanced features such as backsolving, curve-fitting, life plots, and 3D viewing. It also includes the SMI Encyclopedia of Spring Design as part of the context-sensitive help. ASD13 is a joint product of UTS and SMI, which are reputable organizations in the field of engineering and spring manufacturing. ASD13 has been used by many engineers and designers in different industries and applications, and has received positive feedback from them. If you are looking for a software that can help you design quality springs, you might want to check out ASD13.
You can request a free trial or buy ASD13 from the UTS website. You can also learn more about ASD13 from the SMI website.
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