Effects of surface finish can be included for all or part of the component. The difference in fatigue life for machined and as-forged surfaces can, therefore, be evaluated. Notch sensitivity effects can be included. These effects are important for cast irons, some aluminum alloys, and lower strength steels. Output Fatigue data are written either to the same output database or to a new output database.
Fatigue life is provided at each node, expressed as the number of repeats of the defined loading.
A design life can be specified. Safe is supported by HKS's worldwide network of offices.