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  2. Want to know more about refining meshes with FEA software? We have some tricks relating to re-entrant corners here: http://bit.ly/cCP5kV
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  9. If you are can't get multiple studies to run with COSMOS try a fatigue study as it will run all other out of date studies first!
  10. Utilize points of inflection in a component to lower stress at welded joints. See http://www.motovated.co.nz/Tips-and-Tricks.html for more
  11. Motovated Tip: Sheet metal parts may be shrewdly stiffened using pressed or formed features, without having to increase plate thickness.
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  13. Tips and Tricks, Articles, Competition, Check out the new Motovated Newsletter here: http://www.motovated.co.nz/newsletter/feb10/
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