Material Library: High-Fidelity Physical Properties Data

At Edelweis, we recognize that a simulation is only as accurate as the material data driving it. We reject the use of generic placeholders. Our Centralized Material Library (CML) provides a synchronized database of high-fidelity physical properties, ensuring that every CAD model carries the precise mechanical "DNA" required for advanced CAE & Validation.

1. The Edelweis Material Standard

Every material entry in our library is verified against international standards (ASTM, ISO, DIN) and supplier data sheets to eliminate discrepancies:

  • Mechanical Isotropics: Beyond standard density, we define Poisson’s Ratio, Shear Modulus, and Yield/Tensile strengths for specific manufacturing tempers (e.g., T6 for Aluminum).
  • Thermal Dynamics: Accurate Thermal Expansion Coefficients, Conductivity, and Specific Heat are embedded to support complex CFD and Heat Transfer studies.
  • Non-Linearity & Hyperelastics: For polymers and elastomers, we incorporate Stress-Strain tables to allow for accurate FEA under large deformation.

2. Manufacturing-Specific Metadata

Property Type Data Point Engineering Utility
Physical Density (ρ) Real-time Mass and Center of Gravity (CoG) calculation.
Structural Fatigue Strength Predicting lifecycle and failure points under cyclic loading.
Process Machinability Rating Estimating CNC cycle times and tool wear costs.
Regulatory RoHS / REACH Ensuring global environmental and safety standard adherence.
Supply Chain Unified Material ID Mapping CAD data directly to your ERP/MRP sourcing database.

3. Surface Finish & Texture Mapping

  • Anisotropic Reflections: Brushed or machined surfaces mapped with realistic light-scattering properties for high-end rendering.
  • Coating Simulation: Accounting for the physical volume and mass of surface treatments (powder coating, anodizing) in precision assemblies.
  • Color Matching: Appearances locked to RAL/PANTONE standards to ensure visual fidelity during stakeholder reviews.

4. Custom Material Characterization

For partners using proprietary alloys or composites, we offer specialized characterization services:

Test Data Ingestion
Converting physical lab test data (Tensile, Hardness) into digital files compatible with SolidWorks solvers.
Anisotropic Mapping
Defining directional stiffness for composites based on specific ply-stacking sequences.

Technical Directives

Directive Protocol
No "Generic" Materials Use of default placeholders is flagged by our Model Quality Check (MQC).
Library Sync Engineers must use the EDL_Global_Mat_Lib for consistency across sub-assemblies.
Validation Lock Material properties are "frozen" during the Pending Review phase to prevent data mismatch.