How long does it take to become proficient with Algor, or any other powerful FEA software?
In spite of what the sales and marketing people say, for any FEA company, it takes a while to become proficient with FEA software – months to years is typical. And months is very optimistic. With effective training it takes less time, without training it takes much longer. Utilizing FEA software correctly relies heavily on engineering judgment and experience. Practitioners should have a significant amount of academic training and professional experience in: mechanical design, statics, dynamics, materials, and stress analysis or other related analytical techniques.
