MDESIGN 2022 – New Features in the Second Edition
When calculating machine components, you can rely on digital solutions from MDESIGN. Regular updates ensure that these solutions remain up to date and that your feedback, suggestions, and requests are incorporated into their features.
The new features of the 2022 Second Edition of the " MDESIGN " at a glance:
- MDESIGN -bolt selection in the Expert Module
- Graphical wizard for modeling the pulley arrangement in timing belts
- New "Support Pad" module for designing support pads in accordance with the AD 2000 S guidelines
- New layout template with additional logo integration for your client projects
- Expansion of the Thread Database
- Expansion of the Warehouse Database
- Customizations and Extensions for Graphical Wizards
Calculating Countersunk Screws in Accordance with VDI 2230 (Approximation)
Screw design calculations in accordance with the VDI 2230 guideline are now also an internationally recognized standard. However, it cannot account for the design and calculation of structures in which countersunk-head screws are used. To meet the desire of many designers to use non-protruding screw heads in their products, MDESIGN bolt now integrates this type of screw and enables calculations that closely approximate those specified in VDI 2230.
Create timing belt models using graphical tools
Graphical wizards in MDESIGN provide a quick and easy way to create designs without having to perform calculations.
With the new graphical wizard for timing belts, you can select, insert, and arrange pulleys and tensioners in the model. This allows you to optimally integrate commonly used standard timing belt lengths into your own Design . The models created in this way can be exported as 3D models in STEP format for further use.
Secure Your Pressure Vessels
When Design ing Pipelines and pressure vessels, the question also arises as to how they can be securely fastened and positioned. The new “Support Bracket” module in MDESIGN process enables the design of support and mounting frames.
Additional customization options for documentation
Design engineers often work on behalf of a client. With an additional layout for your documentation, you can now include client logos for specific projects in addition to your company’s logo.
Updates and enhancements for an even better MDESIGN
Key figures and databases should always reflect the current state of the art, especially when they are required to ensure safety in the Design . For this reason, they are also regularly reviewed and updated for MDESIGN . The 2022 Second Edition update to “ MDESIGN ” not only expanded the spring data and the thread database and added more diagram designations for spring calculations, but also introduced graphical wizards in additional areas. This ensures that you have a solution available every day that simplifies, speeds up, and safeguards your design tasks.
For customers with an active service contract, the 2022 Second Edition of the " MDESIGN " is now available for download in the Customer Forum.
