Calculate mass of topology optimisation
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Hi Tom
Normally we recommend a iso-plot value around 0.3 to visualize the remaining structure. The final mass due to the optimisation is printed in the .out file! However, this does not normally corresponds to your final realized design since you might need to add/close/bridge the iso-plot in order to make the part manufacturable!
To "realize" the part you can either use polynurbs to define a new cad or you can do a shrink wrap mesh around it do capture the features you want to keep!
In this e-learning (section Topolgy Optimization & Design Interpretation) you can find some more info!
Altair OS Optimization Basics 2022.2:
Hope this helps!
//Johan0
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Hi Tom
Normally we recommend a iso-plot value around 0.3 to visualize the remaining structure. The final mass due to the optimisation is printed in the .out file! However, this does not normally corresponds to your final realized design since you might need to add/close/bridge the iso-plot in order to make the part manufacturable!
To "realize" the part you can either use polynurbs to define a new cad or you can do a shrink wrap mesh around it do capture the features you want to keep!
In this e-learning (section Topolgy Optimization & Design Interpretation) you can find some more info!
Altair OS Optimization Basics 2022.2:
Hope this helps!
//Johan0