Try it now: FVA-Workbench 10 Beta
Test the FVA-Workbench 10 Beta now free of charge - New features for more reliable and efficient gearbox design
We are proud to announce the beta version of FVA-Workbench 10 – the next major release of our powerful solution for gear design and analysis. With this new version, we are raising the bar for fast and reliable gear design. FVA-Workbench 10 combines innovative features that not only increase the efficiency of your processes but also take the quality of your designs to the next level
When it comes to integrating the latest research results into practical solutions, the FVA-Workbench is an indispensable tool for drive technology professionals. Our software enables you to model, calculate, and optimize complex drive systems and transmission elements with maximum reliability.
New features and improvements in FVA-Workbench 10
2D Modeler: Faster and easier design changes
The new 2D Modeler makes it possible to quickly and easily modify geometries, shafts, and positions in a single plane. This is particularly beneficial for shaft modeling. The shaft contours can be intuitively edited and modified, which greatly simplifies design and troubleshooting. Another highlight is snap and grid functionality for efficiently adjusting component positions. For example, a rolling bearing can be moved specifically to the shaft edge – the 2D Modeler automatically “snaps” the edge of the rolling bearing to the edge of the shaft, enabling precise and time-saving placement of gear elements. This makes subsequent adjustments easier than ever.
Modularization of ISO 10300 calculations for shorter calculation times
Bevel and hypoid gear load capacity calculations have been greatly accelerated. Standard bevel gear load capacity calculations are now up to 10 times faster thanks to modularization of calculations according to ISO 10300 – ideal for quickly and precisely analyzing models.
Extended pitting calculations according to ISO 6336 and FVA 411
The local pitting calculation has been transferred to cylindrical gears based on findings from the FVA 411 research project. This allows the safety factors to be determined for each point of the flank above the meshing and better compared with damage from testing or the field.
The variant generator: Easily calculate and compare variants
The variant generator can be used to quickly calculate different gearbox variants. For example, gear parameters or bearing concepts can be varied to optimize your drives. The results are saved and can be easily evaluated using the new variant comparison function, allowing you to quickly find the optimal solution.
Gear skiving: Cost-efficient cylindrical gear production
The gear skiving feature enables you to generate the deviation-free nominal profile for skived cylindrical gears and to calculate the gear stresses on the tooth flank and in the tooth root. This makes it possible to precisely analyze the load capacity of cylindrical gears produced with this cost-effective manufacturing process.
Bevel gear calculations: Integration of the latest calculation kernels
This new software makes bevel gear calculations even more reliable. New features allow more precise analysis and representation of tooth flank curvatures. Extended calculation options are also available, such as determination of the local flank fracture and optimization of parameters for special fitting surfaces, enabling even more accurate contact calculations - even with flank modifications such as tip or end relief.
Current standards, such as ISO TS 10300-20:2021 and ANSI/AGMA 2003-D19, have also been integrated into the software.
Quick Results View: Immediate analysis of calculation results
The Quick Results View allows you to see key results immediately after the calculation, so you can immediately recognize the effects of changes to your model. This enables you to quickly make adjustments during development and accelerates the progress of your project.
More information on the new features is available in the Release Notes.
FVA-Workbench 10 beta phase - 3 December, 2024 through 17 January, 2025!
Don’t miss your chance to test the beta version of FVA-Workbench 10 before anyone else!
From 3 December through 17 January, you can explore the latest features of the gearbox design software and make an active contribution to its continued development.
Don't have a current FVA-Workbench license?
No problem! Contact us at lizenz(at)fva-service.de and see for yourself how FVA-Workbench 10 can help you optimize your projects. A detailed description of how to install the software can be found here.
Already have a license?
If so, you can upgrade for free. To get the update, visit the FVA Download Center or click “Help” and choose “Download Updates” from within the software.
Don't miss our free online seminar on FVA-Workbench 10
See the latest features of FVA-Workbench 10 live in our free online seminar "New features for reliable gearbox design" on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 (CET) in German and from 15:00 to 16:00 (CET) in English. In this online seminar, we will demonstrate the latest features that will make your gear designs even more efficient and reliable.
FVA-Workbench presentations at the FVA Information Conference 2024 in Würzburg
The FVA Information Conference 2024 will take place on December 10 and 11 in Würzburg. One highlight will be the "FVA-Workbench 10: New features for reliable and fast gearbox development" session on December 10, in which experts will demonstrate the latest features of FVA-Workbench 10.
More information is available at: www.informationstagung.de.