3D Structural Finite Element Software Calculix

3D Structural Finite Element Software Calculix 

 CalculiX can build, calculate and post-process Finite Element Models. The pre- and post-processor is an interactive 3D-tool using the openGL API. The solver is able to do linear and non-linear calculations. Static, dynamic and thermal solutions are available.

Calculix runs on both Linux and Windows Operating systems.

Anybody interested to have a free copy of calculix may download from below link.

  www.dhondt.de

 For calculix windows download, please check sourceforge link sourceforge.net/projects/calculixforwin

Software to create Virtual LEGO models - LeoCAD Download

LeoCAD is a CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models.

This is an interesting CAD Program to create Lego Models and render with any other software like 3D MAX

You may download the latest version http://code.google.com/p/leocad/downloads/list

virtual LEGO models

LeoCAD for Windows LeoCAD for Linux LeoCAD for Mac OS X

Free FEA Software LISAFEA Static Stress Tutorial

Free FEA Software LISAFEA Static Stress Tutorial


 

If anybody interested to use LISA 8.0.0 you may download it for free here

You can create up to 1300 Nodes in the free version of  LISA 8.0.0 FEA Software.

If you want to seriously implement Free FEA software Lisa, you may lift the limit by paying a small amount of 99USD.

We recommend FREE FEA Software LISA for schools to practise FEA basics



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CAD Software for Linux

CAD Software for Linux

Here i have listed a very good CAD software for Linux VARICAD, for a price of approx 700 USD, VariCAD with all features and functions.

In addition to standard tools for 3D modeling and 2D drafting, the CAD system provides support for parameters and geometric constraints, tools for shells, pipelines, sheet metal unbending and crash tests, assembly support, libraries of standard mechanical parts (ANSI, DIN) and symbols, mechanical part calculations and tools for working with bills of materials (BOM) and title blocks. VariCAD supports STEP, STL, IGES, DWG and DXF file formats.

For more information about VariCAD for Linux, you may contact below address

info@varicad.com

VariCAD s.r.o.
Husova 678/42
Liberec, 460 01
Czech Republic, EU

Phone: +420 485 100 529, +420 606 605 356

Wireless CNC Software for your Machine Shop

Wireless CNC Software for your Machine Shop

There is an interesting software called Predator DNC software which is designed to connect all of your CNC machines, robots, PLCs and part markers etc through wireless networking system. Predator DNC can manages your CNC programs, offsets and parameters.  Predator DNC can be integrated to various CNC machines like FANUC.

 With Predator DNC Wireless CNC software, you could achieve one Network for all your CNC machines, robots, PLCs etc. You can Send, Receive CNC programs. It supports Wireless, Ethernet, RS-232 and Parallel I/O. Wireless CNC connections are made through Predator Express RS232 Hardware which is an affordable 2, 4 and 8 port RS232 PC solution.

If you can install and run wireless cnc softwares successfully, you can eliminate number of walks between your office and the CNC machine. By sitting infront of your computer you can edit, review and copy your CNC programs with one ore two clicks.
   
We have not tried it yet. But you can dowbload a demo software from below link

DOWNLOAD


Wireless CNC machines connections has to be done by an experienced technician, so don't try is unless you are completely aware of what you are doing.

Free Softwares from Solidworks

Here I've listed some Free Softwares from solidworks for download and try,

1. eDrawings Viewer :

 eDrawings is one of the popular free software from solidworks to view, print and review the eDrawings files (.edrw), Solidworks files (*.sldprt, *.sldasm, *.slddrw) and all other supported CAD Files. eDrawings is not just a software to publish the solidwork files, you can View Design Analyses created by addons like cosmo flow express, You can add Hyperlink between drawings to browse the all as like a web page
      You can also download eDrawings publisher along with eDrawings Viewer for free to publish eDrawings files directly from SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, CATIA V5, Unigraphics/NX, Solid Edge etc.
      A free API is included with all downloads of eDrawings to enable you to customize the software for your business needs.

You Can Download eDrawings for free to your PC by following below link

DOWNLOAD eDrawings for Windows PC : Download

DOWNLOAD eDrawings for MAC : Download


2. DraftSight : 

DraftSight is a free CAD software for 2D Drawings creators. It is a great alternative to AutoCAD and it is free also. As of now, the latest version of DraftSight is V1R4.0 with some extra features like enhancements to export PDF function, List of print to scale etc.

You may download your free copy of DraftSight by clicking below link

Download DraftSight for windows 64Bit Version : Download

for 32 Bit : Download

FreeCAD - 3D Modeler software

FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeling software allows you to create and modify your design by going back into your model history and changing its parameters. FreeCAD is open source (LGPL license) and completely modular, allowing for very advanced extension and customization.

FreeCAD is multiplatfom, and reads and writes many open file formats such as STEP, IGES, STL and others

You can download a free copy of FreeCAD softwares to your PC through the links given below,

FreeCAD software Windows version can be downloaded here

FreeCAD software Ubuntu version can be downloaded here

FreeCAD software MAC OS X version can be downloaded here

If you are interested in FreeCAD development or custumization for your organization, you may download API documents here