Seminar
Strength verification of machine components
according to FKM guideline
In our training course on the FKM guideline, you will learn in a practical online seminar
how to safely calculate and design components using FEM analyses and static-dynamic
stress analyses. This course provides
comprehensive knowledge on the calculation and optimization of components according to the
the FKM guideline for a reliable and efficient Design.
This seminar is independent of the MDESIGN.
It is not necessary to install or use the software.
Here are the topics you can expect…
The FKM guideline is a standard developed by the Forschungskuratorium Maschinenbau (FKM)
for static and dynamic strength verifications.
Due to the wide field of application, the guideline has become widely used in mechanical engineering
and in other industries. Attend our seminar and find out
more about guideline-compliant strength verifications.
Contents & details
Introduction:
Areas of application, voltage concepts
- Introduction to the topic of strength verification (concepts)
- Stress concept in the FKM guideline
- Areas of application and scope
Calculations:
Material properties and weld seam calculation
- Material properties according to FKM guideline
- Strength diagrams (Wöhler line, Smith diagram, Haigh diagram)
- Influence of size, influence of temperature
- Influence of notches on fatigue strength
- Weld seam calculation using the FKM guideline
Overview of the changes to the FKM guideline (2020)
- Adjustments to the calculation of the technological size effect
- Extension of the calculation for the plastic support number
- Updated material data and new material group
- New support number calculation for aluminum casting
- New approach to evaluating welded components with notch and effective stresses
- Change in temperature influence
Safety:
Stress concepts and strength verifications
- determination of notch stresses on components and structural stresses on weld seams
- Comparison of nominal voltage concept with local voltage concept
- Static Strength Analysis
- Fatigue strength verification
Practice:
Influencing factors and sample calculations
- Difference between shape numbers and notch effect numbers
- Shape numbers and notch effect numbers in the FKM guideline
- determination of shape numbers for individual notches
- Sample calculation according to nominal voltage concept and local concept
- Example calculation with structural stress on a weld seam
Your speaker
Dipl.-Ing. Jan Hebig
- Mechanical engineering studies at the TU Dresden with a focus on drive technology
- Seminar leader with many years of experience for leading industrial companies
- Speaker at national and international specialist conferences & congresses
- Project manager for service calculations and further developments
Target group
Engineers and specialists from the fields of development, Design
,
and calculation, teachers from educational institutions, experts from research institutions, and testing companies.
Dates
October 13–14, 2026:
October 27–28 , 2026:
November 24–25 , 2026:
December 8–9 , 2026:
Seminar dates
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CEST (English)
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (German)
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (German)
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CET (English)
Seminar prices
Take advantage of our customer benefit of 10% as an MDESIGN service customer.
All prices plus VAT.
Seminar request for companies
For a larger number of participants in a company, we also offer our training courses on individual dates.
