FPP

Frontier Performance Polymers

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Modeling and simulation is of vital importance to develop innovative products and to reduce the time-to-market at lower total costs. Frontier’s modeling and simulation expertise includes:

• Computer aided design (CAD) and visual modeling
• Intrinsic and extrinsic solid modeling capabilities
• 3-D static and dynamic nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA)

Taking advantage of computer technology to aid in the design, Frontier can help customers develop the innovative design concepts in a systematic manner. CAD is used throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout of products, through strength and dynamic analysis of assemblies, to definition of manufacturing methods of components. With the substantial expertise residing in the areas of structural analysis, numerical methods and constitutive behavior of materials, Frontier's engineers are able to propose the design, create drawings, select the materials, build the 3-D computer model and conduct the finite element simulation in a very short time cycle. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a technique used to predict the response of structures subjected to external loadings. It can be used to determine structural integrity and identify levels of deflection, distortion, vibration and material damage. FEA can provide valuable insights allowing customers to optimize the designs, improve safety margins, control vibrations and extend the life of operating equipment.