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AdvantEdge™ FEM is a CAE software solution for the optimization of metal cutting, enabling users to analyze machining processes in 2D and 3D environments. This modeling software is used by those looking to improve part quality, increase material removal rates, extend tool life, and much more. Manufacturers across the globe find AdvantEdge FEM to be a valuable resource in the design of milling, grooving, boring, sawing, broaching, drilling, and turning processes. Use AdvantEdge FEM to decrease your need for trial and error testing - ultimately getting to market faster.
Temperature and Stress Analyses
AdvantEdge™ FEM users are empowered to analyze temperature and stress in order to predict tool wear behavior and performance. By comparing case-by-case scenarios, users can easily identify and implement optimum parameters.
User-Friendly CAD Import
Users of AdvantEdge FEM are able to easily import solid model geometries from CAD software for faster, more accurate results. With several import interfaces, AdvantEdge FEM can be utilized for analyzing a wide variety of files including STL, STEP, VRML, and DXF
 New in Version 5.4 (Released August 2009):
- Parallel computing performance improvement
- 2D simulation setup tool mesh viewer
- Element by element time-history tracking
- Cutter body import capability
- VRML/STL import interface improvements
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- 3D steady state drilling analysis feature
- Turning tool path import feature
- DXF import capability enhancements
- GUI enhancements for tool and workpiece display
AdvantEdge™ FEM Benefits:
- Increase material removal rates
- Improve tool life
- Predict chip shape
- Shorten product design cycles
- Reduce trial and error testing
- Improve part quality through residual stress prediction
- Integrate with Third Wave Systems' AdvantEdge Production Module
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