TWS Releases AdvantEdge FEM 5.4
Minneapolis, MN
August 15, 2009
Third Wave Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful release of AdvantEdge FEM version 5.4! AdvantEdge FEM is a materials-based software solution for the optimization of metal cutting, and has been an innovative computer aided engineering (CAE) software package since its inception. The finite element analysis software provides detailed information about heat flow, temperatures, stresses, and forces for machining processes. Version 5.4 builds on the previously-released AdvantEdge FEM 5.3 (February 2009) and introduces additional user-friendly features.
New in AdvantEdge FEM 5.4:
- 3D chip refinement for added control over chip mesh
- Chip-only display in 3D for viewing chips independently of uncut workpieces during result analyses
- User-defined workpiece initial mesh size for 3D
- Improved 3D engine performance
- Performance improvements for faster 3D initial mesh
- User-defined 2D yield surfaces for extended control over user-defined material models
AdvantEdge FEM benefits: 
- Increased material removal rates
- Improved tool life
- Predicted chip shape
- Shortened product design cycles
- Reduced trial and error testing
- Integrated with AdvantEdge Production Module
