Finite element method (FEM) is currently one of the most common numerical methods used for simulations in
mechanical engineering. Modern software systems usually allow to use FEM, which enables solving mathematically
difficult and time consuming operations in a meantime. The basic idea of the FEM is simple, as it requires to split
the solution area to a finite number of sub areas - elements. It is necessary to create a network of finite elements on
the model. Density of the network fundamentally affects the quality of the results and amount of used computer
memory. FEM is used for solving problems of elasticity, dynamics, flow of liquids and gases, etc. ?3, 4?.
SolidWorks Simulation is a software that allows the use of finite element analysis FEA. It enables user to analyze
the structural properties such as stress, displacement, natural frequency, etc. It also provides motion analysis, which
is used for accurate simulation and analysis of moving assemblies (effects of forces, springs, dampers and friction).
The analysis combines elements of kinetic studies and bonds in the motion calculation. Restrictions of the
movement, material properties, physical properties and the contact parts are also included in the calculation of the
kinematic solutions. Thermal analysis calculates the temperature, temperature gradient and heat flow based on the
heat source, lead etc. SolidWorks Simulation allows to view the results of FEM analysis including graphs and
animation ?5, 6?. For the final evaluation, we used the upper mentioned method and calculated the motion and
temperature analyzes. We used different materials (described later) as the proof of concept.