COSMOSFloWorks helps Neumag improve nozzle design

Company Neumag GmbH Industry Machinery Location Germany Product Used COSMOSFloWorks™ Type of Analysis Fluid Dynamics More Details

The Challenge

Neumag continuously improves the texture nozzle design - a process traditionally done thru trial-and-error, which is not optimal due to the high cost and the time it takes to produce the required prototypes. "We realized that experimental data was no longer sufficient and creating prototypes and using external experts was too expensive. We also realized that changes made to the designs were usually followed by new problems. We just did not fully understand the results of these tests."

The Solution
Neumag decided to try COSMOSFloWorks. Since COSMOSFloWorks was specifically developed for SolidWorks, Neumag's CAD system of choice, it was a fairly easy proposition. But what really made Neumag take notice was the fact that COSMOSFloWorks was designed as a design verification tool for engineers without an extensive background in fluid flow analysis. Its familiarity made it easy to use for all Neumag designers. Also due to the tight SolidWorks and COSMOSFloWorks integration, Neumag engineers could make quick changes in the geometry and analyze the model immediately. "Our success lies in the ability to quickly implement variants of our machine components without loss of data and interface problems. With COSMOSFloWorks we were able to analyze and simulate variants in a very short time, thus minimizing costs and increasing our customer orientation. Last but not least we were able to react fast even when pressed for time," says Stündl.

Summary and Metrics:

• Using COSMOSFloWorks, Neumag's experts immediately detected and modified zones with small fluid flow velocities (dead zones)
• Reduced costs, customer orientation time and time-to-market