Modelling the forming of a solid part

Crashphys
Crashphys Altair Community Member
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

Hi,

 

I want to model the forming procedure for a part similar to what is shown in the picture below. It is not a flat plate element but more like a square rod which is bent in a Z shape. As I understand it, the best way to do this will be with solid elements but there doesn't seem to be a way to do this other than with a pipe forming simulation. Can anyone advise me on similar tutorials? It is important I model the stresses due to forming very accurately.

 

Thanks

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  • Junta_20361
    Junta_20361 New Altair Community Member
    edited July 2020

    hi, you should build the model with HyperMesh and Radioss directly.

    With HyperForm, you can define the blank type as 'solid'. But i am not so sure about the performance of this feature.

    Normally, the blank will be 'shell'.
    You can try and give a feedback if possible.
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