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Calculate and simulate gearboxes with the FVA-Workbench drive technology software.
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FVA Software & Service News

Published: 01/25/2021

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28.01.2021 | 10:00 - 11:00 CET - Efficient, Research-based Gearbox Design with the FVA-Workbench Software

Published: 01/19/2021

TechBlog #6 | The Influence of Rolling Bearing Profiling on Rigidity and Rating Life

Read how to calculate rolling bearings in detail with the FVA-Workbench in the latest TechBlog post.

Published: 12/07/2020

TechBlog #5 | Advantages of Local Load Carrying Capacity Approaches Compared to Standardized Methods

Do you use simulations to prevent gear damage?

Damage caused by locally overloaded areas of the mating gear, such as flank chipping, can be easily avoided with the user-friendly features of the...

Published: 11/10/2020

TechBlog #4 | The Influence of Bevel Pinion Retractability on Casing Design

Bevel gear stages have an influence on the requirements for the casing. In particular, the pinion must be capable of being inserted into the bevel gear stage. The ability of the pinion to be pulled...

Published: 11/05/2020

TechBlog #3 | Limitations of the Timoshenko Beam Theory – FE Shaft Calculations

In the FVA-Workbench, the Timoshenko beam theory is used to calculate the deformation of most common shaft geometries. This method delivers high-quality results with quick calculations. However,...

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