MSC.Nastran 2005 r3 Implicit Nonlinear SOL 600
Brake Forming Modeling
Instructions
Demonstrated:
! Set up the Model Database 2
! Model Geometry Import from IGES File 4
! Simulating the Metal Forming Process 14
! Material Plasticity Modeling 27
! Setting up the Analysis 37
! Reviewing the Results 46
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Set up the Model Database
Before importing the brake forming model, you first need to create a new MSC.Patran database and
define the type of model/analysis you intend to generate. The database contains all of the modeling and
analysis information for your model. Setting the new model preferences readies the database and
provides you with forms tailored for a SOL 600 analysis. Defining picking preferences up front assigns
the manner in which you select objects directly from the graphical viewport.
To create a new MSC.Patran database:
Step 1: On the File menu, click New.
Step 2: In the File Name box, type Brake_Forming.db and then click OK.
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Step 3: In the Analysis Code list, click MSC.Nastran.
Step 4: In the Analysis Type list, click Structural, and
then click OK.
You now have a new database open with the analysis
preferences set for a MSC.Nastran structural analysis.
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Model Geometry Import from IGES File
For this model you will import the geometry from an external IGES file.
To import the geometry:
Step 1: On the File menu, select Import.
Step 2: From the Source list select IGES and uncheck Import to Parasolid.
Step 3: Navigate to the directory containing the brake_forming IGES file.
Step 4: Click once on brake_forming_s600.igs and click Apply.
Step 5: Click OK on the Import Summary Page.
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The ‘Import Summary’ Page shows what
types of entities were imported into the
MSC.Patran database. After clicking
OK, the geometry should look like the
image to the right. In order to use Plane
Strain