Based on the mechanical properties of materials (see Tab. 1), we have chosen three specific ones, which we
analyzed using FEA. The first material is a cast carbon steel which is commonly used in the manufacture of disc
clutches because of their relatively good mechanical and thermal properties ?7?. The second one is Monel(R) 400,
which is of a high strength and has excellent corrosion resistance, good ductility and thermal conductivity ?8?. The
last chosen material is a composite material with aluminum matrix and ceramic particles. We chose this material
based on its stiffness - weight and strength – weight ratios, which allow to lower the weight of the product. Its main
advantages are the high mechanical properties when hot, low density, good corrosion resistance and good thermal
conductivity ?9?. Mechanical properties of the first two materials are used from the stock SolidWorks database,
whereas the last material was added to the database.