MicroPhysics
MicroPhysics
TapeLabH Helical Head/Tape Interface Simulator
Tape Model
Isparametric plate elements
5 DOF per node
"Unrolled" capability to simulate shell behavior
Anisotropic material properties available soon
Pre-processor
Entire mesh generated based on simple dialog entry of items such as drum radius,
head radii position, window size, slot position and size, ect.
User has fine control of mesh generator using GUI-based tools.
Air Model
Compressible air model
Boltzman equation
Contact Model
Non-linear elastic contact between tape and drum/head
Different roughness parameters used for drum (rough) and head (smooth)
Post-processor
Presentation quality graphics of
Drum Geometry
Head Tape Spacing
Contact pressure
Tape Tension, Position
Head Wear available soon
Specifications subject
to change without notice or obligation.
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