FEA Capabilities - Hamilton By Design Co.

Clear, reliable engineering decisions

Hamilton by Design provides end-to-end Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to help you validate designs, reduce risk, and move faster. We handle quick checks through to complex non-linear and dynamic studies—explained in plain English and backed by solid engineering.

SolidWorks Simulation FEA displacement plot showing a cylindrical lifting component with an overhead U-shaped lifting arch under load. The colour scale ranges from blue (minimal displacement) to red (maximum displacement around 0.11 mm). Green arrows indicate fixture constraints along the top arch, and purple arrows indicate applied loads at the base of the cylinder. The model displays uniform deformation patterns with the highest displacement concentrated near the lower cylindrical section.

What we do (not limited to)

Core FEA

Linear static stress for parts and assemblies
Time-based motion / kinematic analysis

Advanced (Simulation Professional level)

Fatigue (constant & variable amplitude)
Modal (resonant frequency) and buckling
Steady-state and transient thermal
Drop-test and impact
Pressure vessel assessment
Topology optimization
Submodeling and load-case management

Specialist (Simulation Premium level)

Non-linear statics: plasticity, hyperelastic materials, large deflection, complex contact
Non-linear dynamics: rate-dependent behaviour, contact events
Linear dynamics: time history, harmonic response, random vibration, response spectrum
Composite laminate analysis: ply-by-ply results, Tsai-Hill / Tsai-Wu failure

Typical outputs

Stress/strain maps (von Mises, principal, safety factors)
Deflection and stiffness results (linear and large-deflection)
Modes and vibration responses (harmonic, random)
Fatigue life and damage accumulation
Thermal distributions and heat-flow
Clear pass/fail against your acceptance criteria

SolidWorks FEA von Mises stress plot of a circular lifting plate with two welded lifting bars under upward loading. The colour scale ranges from blue (low stress) to red (maximum stress around 3.06e+07 N/m²). Pink arrows indicate applied loads on the bars, and green symbols show fixture constraints on the plate perimeter. Stress concentration is visible at the tops of the lifting bars where the maximum value is annotated.

How we work

Scope & assumptions – Define loads, constraints, materials, and success criteria.
Model prep & meshing – Clean geometry, set contact strategy, plan mesh convergence.
Simulation & calibration – Run studies with sensitivity checks; refine as needed.
Validation & reporting – Concise report, native files, and practical design recommendations.