These are hands-on workshops covering material testing, material modeling and finite element analysis of elastomers or plastics. Instructors from the particular FEA vendor and Axel Products, Inc. present an integrated testing and analysis workshop featuring the experimental facilities of Axel Products, Inc. and the applicable FEA software. Attendees perform or observe experiments using laboratory instruments to create data appropriate for use in building material models in FEA.

Testing and Analysis of Elastomers for Users of ABAQUS

Testing and Analysis of Plastics for Users of ABAQUS

This is a new 2 day class starting in 2008 or early 2009. It will focus on the use of ABAQUS material models to capture the behavior of structural plastics.

Testing and Analysis of Elastomers for Users of MSC.Marc

Testing and Analysis of Elastomers using ALGOR

Testing and Analysis of Elastomers for Users of ANSYS

Engineering of Durable Elastomeric Structures

New in 2008, this 2 day workshop addresses the specialized testing and analysis needed to engineer durable components and systems. The instructor is Will Mars, a respected authority on the failure mechanics of rubbery materials.