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For the force input the Clearance Region Tool is used with an offset of 3 4 mm to ensure that there is enough free space around it. Only the faces around the middle are chosen, because the rest is already covered by the access regions. The force input is a Retained Volume in this optimisation. It should always be connected to the Design Space via Interfaces/Non-Design Spaces (including Machining Allowances).
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In this case four forces and one moment are defined. The first two are applied on the retained volume and the last three on the faces of the interface that represents the connection to the sensor. Ensure to display the Design Space Solid to be able to apply Boundary Conditions.
Name | Force/Moment/Pressure/Gravity | Direction | Value in N; Nmm |
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Force |
1 | Force on Retained Volume | Fy; Fz | -1000; 1000 |
Force |
2 | Force on Retained Volume | Fx; Fy; Fz | 600; -800; -200 |
Force |
3 | Force on Non-Design Space | Fy | -500 |
Force |
4 | Force on Non-Design Space | Fx; Fy; Fz | 150; -200; -100 |
Moment |
1 | Moment on Non-Design Space | Mz | -2000 |
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Three constraints are created and attached on the Interfaces on the lower side:
Name | Direction |
|---|---|
Constraint 1 | x, y, z (=0) |
Constraint 2 | x, y, z (=0) |
Constraint 3 | x, y, z (=0) |
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Step 4: Definition of load cases
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All boundary conditions must be assigned to the specific load cases, which are defined as Events. The number of Eventscan be changed by adding/deleting Eventsto the GD Scenario. The assignment of the boundary conditions to the Eventscan be made in the Loads & Constrains Window. The already created loads and constraints that concern the Design Space are listed in this window and can be activated for each Eventindividually.
Active in Event1: Force -Moment 1, Force -Moment 3, Force- Moment 51, Constraint 1, Constraint 2 and Constraint 3
Active in Event2: Force -Moment 2, Force -Moment 4, Constraint 1, Constraint 2 and Constraint 3
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Manufacturing Method: Generic AM
Failure Criteria: Von Mises
Safety Factor: 27 29
Select the Strut Density: Medium
Select the Shape Quality: Balanced
Set the Complexity Setting: 2445
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Don’t forget to save the project!
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All result iterations are displayed as soon as they are available. Furthermore, you are able to stop the optimisation in this selection area. However, a Restart is not directly possible.
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