CES Selector 2013 Release Notes

CES Selector 2013
Release Notes
CES Selector 2013 Release Notes
Summary of Key Enhancements

Key new features in CES Selector 2013:
A new capability to Find Similar records to a specified datasheetranks all materials in

the same dataset based on their nearness to the property profile of the reference
datasheet. Particularly useful for identifying alternative materials when design
requirements are not known or fully specified. See item (1) in the Detailed Descriptions
section (pages 312) below.
Updated Search capabilitynew enhanced search engine provides faster, more

accurate and greater flexibility in searching. See item (2).
New Eco Audit Summary chartenables multiple eco audits to be compared directly in
the software and provides guidance on strategies for reducing environmental impact. See
item (4).
New Hybrid Synthesizer modelsextends modeling capability to include closed-cell

foams, honeycombs, short fiber reinforced composites and multilayer materials. See
item (6).
Key enhancements to data modules:
New Metal Editionincludes Grantas MaterialUniverse and two specialist metals

datasets: MI-21 and StahlDat SX. These cover European and global standards and
designations for metal alloys and is particularly suited to finding metal equivalencies and
replacements. See item (16).
Updated version of the MaterialUniverseincludes new data on metal designations and

equivalencies and over one hundred new records for materials used in lightweighting
applications (fiber reinforced polymers, aluminum, magnesium and high strength steel
alloys). See items (9) and (10).
These and other enhancements are detailed below. Descriptions are organized in sections
according to software, or database modules.
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Whats New?Detailed Descriptions

This section details all enhancements in the CES Selector 2013 release, compared with the
CES Selector 2012 release.
CES Selector software

1. A new capability to Find Similar records to a specified reference materialaccessed from a
new Find Similar button on the datasheet toolbar or by setting a reference material in a
selection project and ranking the results on Nearness.
Ranks all materials in the same dataset, based on their nearness to the property profile
of the selected material (1 = close or exact match, 0 = no similarity).
To identify similarities or differences, select the Comparison Table checkboxes in the

Find Similar dialog or selection project results list, and create a Comparison Table
differences greater than 10% (default value) are highlighted in orange.
To consider specific design requirements, such as availability in certain global regions,

choose the Selection Project option in the Find Similar dialog. This creates a selection
project with the selected record set as the reference and the results ranked by nearness.
Use Limit, Tree and Graph stages to apply specific requirements.
Applicable to the following datasets: MaterialUniverse, CAMPUS Plastics, IDES Plastics,

MI-21, StahlDat SX, MMPDS, MMPDS Fasteners, PMP-HDBK, CMH-17, Firehole
Composites, ESDU MMDH, Amorphous Metals and Metal Foams.
Benefits:
Find equivalent or similar materialsparticularly useful when design requirements are

not known or not fully specified.
Supports dual-sourcing and identification of drop-in replacements by providing a first

approximation of equivalent or alternative materials.
2. Updated search capabilitynew enhanced search engine provides faster, more accurate
and greater flexibility in searching. Includes the following capabilities:
Searches all available datasets by default.
Optimized for designation searcheshandles different conventions for documenting

standards, designations, grade names and codes. For example, the use of spaces,
hyphens, slashes, dots, or commas to separate code fragments.
Ranks results by closeness to search termrecords with search term in datasheet name
or folder path are ranked higher than others.
Enables search using operators (OR, NOT); AND is the default operator for multiple
terms.
Enables search with wildcards (*, ?)these only apply when added at the end of the
search term.
Searches using stemmingfor example, searching on conditioned will return hits for
condition and conditions.
Benefits:
Perform faster and more accurate searchesparticularly when searching on

designations.
Search all available datasets.
Get greater search flexibilityuse search operators and wildcards.
3. Enhanced usabilitythe following new features facilitate use of the software:
Locate in Browse Tree added to all relevant right-click menus (search results, selection
results, chart labels, datasheets)this highlights the record location in browse tree.
New capability to focus your selection on just your preferred materials, by creating a
custom subset based on your list of favorite materials.
Revised behavior of Limit stage windowonly one limit stage is now displayed in the
right-hand pane. This allows faster operation when using multiple Limit stages.
The default naming of Limit and Tree stages now includes the applied constraintsthis is
particularly useful when multiple stages have been defined.
Limit and Tree stage tooltip now lists all applied constraints (properties and values)this
is displayed when the pointer is over the stage name in the stage list and enables applied
constraints to be viewed without having to open stages.
Functional data values (e.g. Youngs modulus at temperature) are now displayed in the
Comparison Tableparameter values (e.g. temperature) are listed at the bottom of the
table.
Graph aspect ratio is maintained in Selection Reportthis ensures that the appearance
of graph stages and labeling is replicated in the Selection Report.
When editing user-defined records, all headings containing a populated value are now
shown by defaultthis simplifies identification of set properties.
Settings for the selection project results list are now saved and recalled from project files.
A new global project setting has been added for Pass not applicable and Fail estimates
values. This is set from the Selection tab in the Options dialog.
Benefits:
Simplify the use of the software and enhance your user experience.
Add-on Tools
Eco Audit Tool
4. New Eco Audit Summary Chart windowlaunched automatically when a second Eco Audit
is started or by using the new Summary chart button in the report section of the Eco Audit
definition screen. This provides a dynamic display of the life phase summary chart that
updates as inputs to the calculation are changed. It includes the following features:
An option to display Energy (default) or CO2 Footprint.
Guidance on strategies for reducing the environmental impact of each phaseaccessed

by clicking on the life phase bars.
Comparisons of the results of multiple audits.
Options to Print chart or Copy chart ready for pasting into other applications.
Multiple products, or audits, can be compared using the new Compare with button. This
enables the results of the existing product to be compared with a copy of itself, a new blank
product, or a saved product. A new eco audit project is created and a series is added to the
summary chart. There is no limit on the number of products / audits that can be compared.
The difference in total environmental impact is shown by the % Change bar next to the chart
legend. This displays the change, relative to the first product, in first life Energy or
CO2 Footprint. Note, this does not include the contribution from the End of Life (EoL)
potential phase.
The product definition screen for each product can be accessed by clicking on either the tab
for the product or the product name in the summary chart legend.
Benefits:
Explore what if scenarios, getting interactive feedback on design changes as you go.
Demonstrate, clearly and easily, the influence of different product designs and life
scenarios on environmental impact.
Get guidance on potential strategies for reducing the environmental impact of a product.
5. New Electrical components added to the Electrical components (Eco Audit only) folder in
the MaterialUniverse (19 records)increasing the number of components from 22 to 41.
New types of battery (rechargeable Li-ion and NiMH for laptops) (2 records)
New components (capacitor, diode, resistor, transistor, plug) (7 records)
New subsystems (fan, mouse, keyboard, printed wiring board) (8 records)
New systems (laptop, printer) (2 records)
Benefits:
Apply enhanced data for standard electrical components.
Simplify the specification of electrical and electronic products in the Eco Audit Tool.
Hybrid Synthesizer
6. New Hybrid Synthesizer modelsthe following models have been added to the Hybrid
Synthesizer:
New Multi-layer materials modelestimate the performance of symmetrical and nonsymmetrical multilayer materials with between two and seven layers. This is particularly
suited for modeling packaging laminates.
Closed-cell foam and Honeycomb (expanded and extruded) options have been added
to the Cellular Structures model.
Short fiber (aligned and random) options have been added to the Composites (Simple
Bounds) model.
New Dual material lattice modelinvestigate how to combine two materials in a lattice
structure to achieve a material/structure with a specified coefficient of thermal expansion.
Benefits:
Investigate the mechanical and barrier performance of multilayer materialsoptimize

material choice and configuration.
Evaluate a wider range of cellular structuresconsider closed-cell foams and

honeycombs alongside triangulated lattices and open-cell foams.
Estimate the performance of aligned and random short fiber compositesparticularly

relevant for high-volume production of composite parts.
7. New fibers and particulates have been added to the MaterialUniverse dataset (8 records):
Fiber (basalt) (1 record)
Particulates (calcium carbonate, talc, mica, wollastonite, dolomite, kaolin) (7 records)
Benefits:
More complete coverage of commonly-used fibers and particulatessupports use of the

Hybrid Synthesizer Composites (Simple Bounds) models.
Data Modules
8. MaterialUniverse data
Updated Material pricesnew prices are available for all 3,750+ materials in the
MaterialUniverse. These have been generated using an enhanced version of Grantas
price model.
Benefits:
Use up-to-date prices, reflecting current differences between material types and classes.
Apply in cost reduction initiatives.
Apply in trade-off studies, e.g., cost vs mass; plastic vs metal.
9. Enhanced coverage of metal designations and equivalenciesa number of developments

have been made to simplify searching for metals alloys/designations and browsing the
Metals branch of the MaterialUniverse.
Equivalent specifications and designation fields have been added to the datasheet for
ferrous, aluminum, magnesium, nickel, and cobalt alloys. These list similar grades, based
on composition, from other designations systems. Information is included from twelve
standards systems (ACI, AISI, ASM, ASTM, BS, BS EN, EN, GB, ISO, JIS, SAE and
UNS) classified into six categories: UNS, US, EN (name and number), ISO, GB
(Chinese), JIS (Japanese).
There has been a comprehensive review of the cast iron folder:

o
BS designations updated with EN designations
38 obsolete BS grades removed
The main alloying additions and/or key characteristics have been included in the folder
names at the designation level of the tree. For example AISI 201 (Low nickel work
hardenable)provides greater information on the type of alloy and the differences
between grades.
The first level of the ferrous branch of the MaterialUniverse has been simplified to
eight folders: alloy steels, carbon steels, cast iron, coated steel, iron, microalloy and high
strength steels, stainless steel, and tool steels.
A new Condition field has been added to the datasheetthis describes the heat
treatment process applied to metal alloys. The associated design note summarizes the
main heat treatments applied to steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel and copper-based
alloys.
Benefits:
Get better results for designation-based searching of metal alloys.
Support for metals equivalency and replacement studies.
10. New lightweighting materials have been added to MaterialUniverse (90 records)covering
aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, high strength steels and fiber reinforced polymers.
New wrought automotive aluminum alloys (59 records):

o
2008, 2010, 2036 at various tempers (7 records)
3004 at various tempers (7 records)
5052, 5182, 5754 at various tempers (14 records)
6005A, 6009, 6010, 6016, 6022, 6063, 6111 at various tempers (31 records)
Revised and updated cast magnesium alloys (20 records):

o
New automotive grades (9 records)
Revised and updated grades (11 records)
New high strength steels (8 records):

o
Dual phase (YS400, YS450), (2 records)
High strength, low alloy (YS300, YS500), (2 records)
Press hardening, or Boron steels (3 records)
Structural steel (S275N), (1 record)
New continuous glass fiber reinforced composites (14 records):

o
Glass/polyester: unidirectional, woven and non-crimp reinforcement (8 records)
Glass/polyamide: woven fiber reinforced PA12, PA6, PA66 (6 records)
Benefits:
Improve lightweight design with enhanced coverage of materials commonly used in this
application.
Support environmentally informed design.
11. Two new Nitinol shape memory alloys (wire and bulk form)datasheets for both the
martensitic and austenitic (high temperature) phases have been added.
Benefits:
Support design of medical devices and implants by considering this important medical
alloy.
Get data on the performance of this shape memory alloy in both its states (martensitic
and austenitic)enabling its unique behavior to be evaluated in designs.
12. Three new grades of bio-based polyamide, and two grades of flexible polyamide 12:
PA1010, molding and extrusion grade
PA11, flexible and semi-flexible grades
PA12, flexible and semi-flexible grades
Benefits:
Support for environmentally informed design.
Investigate polymers for fuel lines and hydraulic hosing applications.
13. The fracture toughness and impact strength (notched, 23C) values for all continuous
fiber reinforced polymer composite and SMC / BMC records have been revised and updated.
Benefits:
Support for design with composites, lightweighting and environmentally informed design.
14. ProcessUniverse Cost model capability revised and extended as follows:
Cost model extended to continuous shaping processes:

o
Roll forming
Cold shape rolling
Hot shape rolling
Hot metal extrusion
Shape drawing
Wire drawing
Powder extrusion
Powder rolling
Calendering
Polymer extrusion
Continuous laminating
Pultrusion
Ceramic extrusion
Tape casting
Rammed graphite casting
10
Tool life and Production rate values for continuous shaping processes revised and
updated.
Added new Secondary process and removed Tertiary processes classification.
Updated valid ranges for Material price and Mass and Component length parameters
in process cost model.
Benefits:
Estimate the semi-finished part cost for materials formed by continuous processes
(sheet, bar, rod, profiles, etc.).
Compare part costs between batch and continuous processes.
Filter/screen processes based on whether they are a primary or secondary shaping

process.
15. Standardized folder and record colors for non-numerical datasheets across all data
modules.
Silver = Supplier, producer details.
Black = Standards, designation details.
White = General references (literature, internet, trade associations, ).
Benefits:
Simplify identification of non-numerical datasheetsparticularly useful when viewing

search results.
Experience greater consistency across datasets.
CES Metal Selector

16. New Metal Editionincludes Grantas MaterialUniverse and two specialist metals datasets
(MI-21 and StahlDat SX) covering global and European metals standards and designations.
The MI-21 (Metals Information for the 21st Century) dataset is comprised of two unique
data collectionsWMI Metals and TWI Consumables.
o
WMI Metals, part of the World Metals Index (WMI) is a vast collection of global
specifications, standards, trade literature, and datasheets for ferrous and nonferrous metals. It includes data on over 23,000 alloys, including 17,000+ ferrous
alloys and 6,000+ non-ferrous alloys, with information on comparable grades,
available forms and suppliers.
TWI Consumablespart of TWIs (The Welding Institute) library of metal joining

and surface treatment consumables data, covering: welding, brazing, soldering,
surfacing, and spraying. It includes data on 31,000 consumables including around
9,500 covered electrodes, 16,000 fillers and 1,100 fluxes, with information on
comparable grades and suppliers.
11
StahlDat SX, the Register of European Steels (Stahl-Eisen-Liste)the official

compilation of all registered and maintained European Standards for steels according to
EN10027-2.
o
The complete Register of European Steels (known as the Stahl-Eisen-Liste in

German). It includes data for over 2,700 steels, including information on chemical
composition, mechanical properties, available forms and suppliers, plus
temperature dependent properties quoted for over 450 of these (from the
SEW 310 publication).
Benefits:
Access a vast collection of European and global metal standards and equivalencies.
Support metal replacement and substitution.
CES Polymer Selector

17. Updated CAMPUS data modulethe CAMPUS Plastics data module has been updated
with the latest CAMPUS ISO comparable standards information.
Updated Information on approx. 6,100 resins from 20 leading vendors.
Benefits:
Access the latest CAMPUS data.
Simplify the identification of specific commercial grades and suppliers for polymers.
18. Updated IDES Plastics data modulethe Granta IDES Plastics database has been
updated with the latest information. Includes new grades and updates to manufacturer
details to account for mergers and acquisitions in polymer manufacturing.
Approx. 88,000 datasheets for specific resin grades.
Approx. 850 suppliers worldwide.
Approx. 67,000 ASTM and 39,000 ISO datasheets.
Hyperlinks to ASTM and ISO datasheets on IDES website.
Benefits:
Access the latest IDES data.
Simplify the identification of specific commercial grades and suppliers for polymers.
12
Add-on Databases
19. Updated ASME BPV Code data modulethe American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Part II-D. A leading source of standards information and
specifications relating to materials for use in boilers, pressure vessel, and power plant
components. This has been updated from the 2010 to the 2011 version and now includes 42
new records (notably 9 chromium and 33 high alloy steels).
Benefits:
Access the latest steel standards.
Improve support for manufacturing companies utilizing steel grades.
Feedback
The expert staff at Granta Design can provide advice on database design issues, and can
provide a consulting service to help with major database development projects. Granta Design
would welcome your feedback on any improvements you would like to see in the CES Selector
system, its data or documentation.
Please, send your ideas by using the Feature Request button on the main toolbar.
Alternatively, email: support@grantadesign.com

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