At left is a manifold that had been used in a portable power unit, and at right is the 3D-printed version, which weighs 74 less. (Image courtesy of Aidro SrL.).
Hydraulic Automation Software Software Simulation CompanyAssociate Editor Apr 12, 2011 Comatrol, Easley, S.C., a member of Danfoss Power Solutions Group, has collaborated with Famic Technologies Inc., Montreal, a leading fluid power software simulation company, to make two new products available on its website the second version of its hydraulic manifold circuit design software, EasyValve, and the first version of its valve catalog for Automation Studio software.Comatrol manufactures screw-in cartridge valves and hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs).
Hydraulic Automation Software Portable Power UnitEasyValve 2.0 has several important improved features that are efficient and easy to use, including: quickly select and configure the products, ports and machining options needed, easy configuration with drop-down component selection functionality, assist users in making optimal technical vs. Easily configure all of your selected items to meet your application needs with the dropdown component selection functionality. The Project Information view lets you to capture customer, technical, and HIC material information. The Manifold Layout page lets to capture application-critical layout information, where you can define the maximum envelope dimensions and the location of valves, ports and mounting holes. EasyValve is the e-destination that takes custom HIC solutions to the next level by providing a streamlined development process from the customer to the Comatrol engineer. EasyValves intuitive user interface allows you to proficiently create your hydraulic circuit schematic by simply dragging and dropping from Comatrols complete digital library of cartridge valves, Cetop valves and accessories. Capture your technical, commercial and application requirements to accurately document and communicate your custom HIC needs allowing you to get exactly what you want from the first drawing, reducing the prototype cycle time by as much as half. After designing and simulating, they send to us, and we quickly make a 3D model. If its good, its ordered and sent to production, much quicker than before. Finally, more than 500 Comatrol components are included in the new Automation Studio catalog, also simplifying hydraulic system design. Users will be able to design hydraulic circuits faster and better by allowing them to create and validate by functional simulation using Automation Studio product performance and compatibility with other system components prior to block machining. Hydraulic Automation Software Update To ItsRelated Comatrol releases update to its EasyValve software Nov 25, 2013 Hydraulic Valves Hydraulic Valves High-pressure solenoid valves Mar 11, 2013 Hydraulic Valves Hydraulic Valves Reversing fan drives, directional control valves for efficient speed control Dec 20, 2012 Hydraulic Valves Hydraulic Valves Sign up for Hydraulics Pneumatics eNewsletters Sign Up Technologies Manifolds HICs Portable HPU uses 3D-printed Manifold for Light Weight Manufacturers of portable hydraulic power units are starting to discover the benefits of using 3D metal printing. ![]() And there arent many applications where this is more important than with equipment that must be carried manually. Thats why Jaws of Life and other high-power tools rely on hydraulic systems operating at high pressure to so they can be carried to the point of use, fit into tight quarters, yet still produce force measured in tons for lifting, crushing, or torque for twisting. Designers wanted to make the power unit as light as possible, but it seemed as if everything had been done. Integrated hydraulic circuits using cartridge valves were specified in lieu of line-mounted valves, the number of components was reduced to a minimum, and fluid lines were made as short as possible. Then designers discovered the latest capabilities of metal 3D printing. Because the power unit is carried to work sites, designers wanted to make it as light as possible. After adopting several design changes to make the HPU lighter, they specified a metal 3D printed manifold that weighs about one-fourth that of an equivalent conventional manifold. ![]() Metal 3D printing is often associated with additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing involves beginning with nothing and adding only enough metal to make the component that meets dimensional, physical, and mechanical properties. At left is a manifold that had been used in a portable power unit, and at right is the 3D-printed version, which weighs 74 less.
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