Weld Procedure Simulation
Welding has been around for thousands of years and is still an extremely effective method of joining materials, usually metals, together. Typically, welding is the process of melting two metals along with a weld material to create a strong joint. In comparison to other joining processes, welding is fast, inexpensive and creates a bond so strong between the two metals that it can actually be as strong as the base materials.
Welding is also an option when working with components that don’t fit together exactly, and doesn’t require any overlap of the joining materials. As there are many different types of welding methods and materials, deciding on the correct combination can be challenging. Weld procedure simulation software takes the guesswork out of the process, making it highly efficient.
Understanding weld procedure simulation software
ESI’s weld procedure simulation application is a comprehensive solution that addresses the full range of weld quality issues. It covers residual stress engineering as well as process and product safety requirements. The application allows the user to ensure that the weld will perform in-situ just as well as the parent materials. The software also insures that the weld will not adversely affect a parent material or hinder it from performing its role as expected from its specifications. The software also assists the user in selecting the ideal weld material and determining the most adapted microstructure after the welding process is completed. Engineers can evaluate the impact of material exposure and control the effects of residual stresses while minimizing the tensile stresses that can cause buckling.
An expert in weld procedure simulation software
ESI Group has exceptional credentials as a leader in the field of weld procedure simulation software. The company has engineering excellence running through its DNA, having been founded by four PhD graduates from Berkeley Collage at the University of California. The company has long been active in virtual prototyping applications with specific expertise in materials physics, making it an obvious choice when selecting a partner in weld procedure simulations application software.
International experience in delivering weld procedure simulation solutions
From its modest beginnings, ESI Group has grown to the point where today, it can call on the services of more than 1,000 specialists to deliver innovative solutions to clients in more than 40 countries. This positions ESI as a leader in its field and allows clients to benefit from decades of hard-won and industry-specific expertise. There is no doubt that ESI’s solutions deliver measurable benefits to the bottom line.
