> Anybody on here besides Jarrett using CFD?
> I am in the market for something.
>
> Paul Lamar

Paul,

If linear CFD will do, (ie. no substantial flex/deformation), I would
suggest you to try Alibre.

2. and 3. level Alibre package (pro, expert) has Algor DesignCheck on
it. Algor is a major CFD package, can be upgraded substantially if
necessary. That bundled basic version seems to be perfectly ok for
simple monoblock  stress analysis.

I just bought Alibre Design Expert, student package (220 eur, 100%
functional :), haven't yet got time to try Algor but only superficially,
but looks good sofar.

Another plus is that Alibre Exp. has 2.5-axis mill CAM package, licensed
from Visual Mill. Integration between these two seems to be fairly good
- that cannot be said from all CAD->CAM interfaces... People have run
into really sticky snafus with some combinations. Also, basic Alibre CAM
can be upgraded all the way to 5-axis milling.

I researched the market awhile, and for mechanical engineering, Alibre
seemed to offer the most for money. List prices are
Std:1000/Pro:1500/Exp:2000 USD.

There's free functional tryout (Express), and occasionally there's
offers to upgrade to professional version with ~700 e/usd, and to Exp.
about 1000 USD.

here's a link: http://www.alibre.com

Cheers,

Petri

Thanks Petri
I'll look into it.

Paul Lamar

Paul,

This product looks just what I am looking for. I especially like the
feature that can automatically generate and update 2D drawings from the
3D model.  Older machinist (like me) still prefer to see the design on
paper and visualize the 3-D result.  Younger kids are wired differently
and interface directly to the CAD program.

Any word of a Mac version Petri?  Also can I assume files can be imported
into Solid Works?


Doug in Japan

Doug in Japan.

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