Can my own programs, like bearing programs, be used with XLRotor?
Yes. This is one of the most powerful capabilities of the program. XLRotor is an integrated system of rotor and bearing analysis modules. XLRotor allows end users to integrate their own bearing and/or seal analysis modules (like FORTRAN programs) into the system. All that is required is to create an Excel spreadsheet driver for your program using the template that comes with XLRotor. A knowledgeable user can do this without any assistance from RMA, Inc. But if you need help, we will definitely help you. Even without creating such a driver, you can still run your program yourself the normal way, and copy the stiffness and damping values to a spreadsheet for “User Defined” bearings.
