Computer Simulation Speeds Specialist Composite Design

Overview

RPC Technologies is a leading supplier of corrosion resistant, structural Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) fabrications; piping and ducting systems; acid-resistant, heavy-duty linings; and specialist composite products. The company's challenge was to meet delivery deadlines and performance targets to avoid financial penalties. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is helping RPC meet these challenges by allowing the company to simulate design performance early in the development process. Its FEA solution is the Femap pre and post-processor and NX Nastran solver, both from Siemens PLM Software, a global division of Siemens Automation and Drives.