Pneumatic/hydraulic simulation software?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for pneumatic and hydraulic simulation software suitable for educational purposes, particularly for simulating experiments involving various components like valves and flow controls. Participants share their experiences and recommendations regarding available software options.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for pneumatic/hydraulic simulation software with trial versions.
  • Another participant clarifies that the software is intended for simulating experiments rather than laying out piping systems.
  • Some participants mention that the software options they know of tend to be high-end and expensive.
  • Specific software options suggested include Automation Studio, hydrauliCAD, and Festo's software, with varying degrees of certainty about their capabilities.
  • One participant suggests contacting software providers for temporary licenses or more information.
  • There is a question raised about whether Automation Studio is superior to Festo's software.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best software options, and multiple competing views regarding the suitability and cost of different programs remain present.

Contextual Notes

Some software options are noted as potentially expensive, and there is uncertainty about the specific capabilities of certain programs, particularly regarding their applicability to both hydraulics and pneumatics.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students and professionals seeking simulation software for pneumatic and hydraulic systems, particularly in educational contexts.

ranger
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I'm looking pneumatic/hydraulic simulation software. Anyone know any good ones? It would be nice if they had a trail version also.


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Are you looking for specific applications or something to lay out a piping system?
 
FredGarvin said:
Are you looking for specific applications or something to lay out a piping system?
Actually its not for a piping system. I want to use it to simulate the pneumatic experiments we are doing in school. Using various parts such as three way valve, four way valve, flow controls, pulse valve, etc to show the output as the movement of a piston. I just want to make sure that the results I obtain in the lab are correct.
 
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Ahh. The only ones I know of are going to be high end, expensive stuff. I'll keep my eyes out for anything though.
 
FredGarvin said:
Ahh. The only ones I know of are going to be high end, expensive stuff. I'll keep my eyes out for anything though.

How expensive are these? What are the programs that you have in mind?
 
Perhaps something like http://www.keyence.com/products/barcode/plc/kvwindow/kvwindow_features_1.php"will help you. You may not be able to graphically move a cylinder but you can write and verify your ladder logic to drive the cylinder.
 
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http://www.automationstudio.com/"

This is the best hydraulic/pneumatic simulation software I've come across. Check out some their demo videos. If you contacted them you may be able to talk them into temp license.
 
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I know there is hydrauliCAD. not 100% sure if it can do pneumatics but most probably it can. it might be a wee bit expensive though. I bet if you contact them, they'll answer you much better than i can.

cheers
 
Check out http://www.hypneu.com"
It's the only American based hydraulic simulation software I know of
 
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ranger said:
I'm looking pneumatic/hydraulic simulation software. Anyone know any good ones? It would be nice if they had a trail version also.


--thank you.

Automation Studio
A software tool for design, simulation and animation of hydraulics and propotional hydraulics; pneumatics and propotional pneumatics; electrical control; PLC and much more...
 
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Is Automation Studio is better than Festo
 

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