Applying force to FSW
Since long time i am trying to apply a force in alternating nature at shoulder surface in FSW module in hyperweld. the load applied is of displacement type providing amplitude of 40 micron to rotating...
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Hi Rahul, That is why in the first model I applied a horizontal force in the second subcase. If the nonlinear evolution data (gap status) is carried for the next Subcase then the gaps should be closed...
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The question really is, can we simulate friction stir welding as a transient simulation, In FSW we cannot simulate transient models. We can setup steady state models however. So for stirring one can...
View ArticleRe: VWT - nothing happens after pushing RUN button
Thanks for your help, but i still have the problem. I send you the files (.hm, .nas and .stmod), maybe you can find the problem. Thanks!
View ArticleForming 2 Sheets in one Forming Process
Hi, I have a part which consists of two different material layers. I am trying to form those two different sheets in one forming process. They consist of different materials (e.g. steel and aluminum)....
View Articleappropriate ways of checking meshing qualities
From Direct mail to EDU support What would be appropriate ways of checking meshing qualities such as continuity or checking whether elements/surfaces are composed of two or more regions joined at...
View ArticleRe: Forming 2 Sheets in one Forming Process
Yes it is possible to run HF forming with multiple blanks. there are two options 1. Run it a layered blank without any contact between the 2 blank 2. Run it with Type 2 contacts as welded blank..
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Re: appropriate ways of checking meshing qualities
Hi Songjoo, When you get the questionable connectivity message, just click on save failed in the same panel. Then you can go to mask > elements > click on the yellow entity selector > retrieve...
View ArticleRe: Forming 2 Sheets in one Forming Process
Thanks for your answer! can i use the one step radioss solver? or is there a tutorial? thanks again
View ArticleRe: Forming 2 Sheets in one Forming Process
This cannot be run in HF one step. This has to be run in the HF incremental profile
View ArticleFSW
From Comment to the academic website I need to simulate FSW . however a very limited detail is available regarding that. i kindly request you to please upload the detailed step by step procedure to...
View ArticleApplying force to component
Dear Administrator, I have tried a simplified structure in which I apply nodal forces in the first sub-case, and then in the second sub-case I applied forces by component. When I reviewed the force...
View ArticleRe: Applying force to component
Hi Vitor, In any case, the forces are applied to nodes; this selection simply determines how those nodes are selected. Geometric points select the nodes at which they exist. Comps select all of the...
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Model Set up FAQ10. How to create pressure loads according to an equation?
Go to Analysis > pressure Chose creation method as equation Enter an equation with 3 variables, eg 3*x^4 +y would result in pressure created with magnitude dependent on the position of the element...
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Model Set up FAQ11. How to export only selected entities from your model? How...
In file > export options choose custom export option and then use select entities and deselect the unwanted entities from the entity state browser
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Model Set up FAQ12. How to see the contour of boundary conditions of applied...
Go to BC > contour loads select all loads > combine load collectors (if necessary) > accept > create
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Model Set up FAQ 13. How to interpolate pressure loads and apply them using...
create a file in a text editor and organize load value and location in the following syntax xlocation ylocation zlocation load save the file as .ssv Toggle to linear interpolation in the pressures...
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Model Set up FAQ14. how to create an entity element set from a group
Analysis page >> entity set click on elements and in the extended entity selector >> click on by group
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Model Set up FAQ15. How to apply axisymmetric pressure load ?
Use the nodes on edge option within the pressures panel, Specify a break angle such that the angle between the edges is less than the break angle, which results in pressure loads being applied to all...
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Model Set up FAQ 16. How to position a new part on an existing part i.e....
go to tools > position select 3 nodes that are to be joined, in one part and corresponding 3 nodes in the other.
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