Question about split die

Altair Forum User

Hello, when I perform optimization using a split die, do I need to specify where the dies are split?  To be more specific, are the dies split at the anchor node?

Simon Križnik

Hi fredriki,

 

from Practical Aspects of Structural Optimization - A study Guide

The option ‘SPLIT’ implies that two dies splitting apart in the given draw direction will be used to cast the part described in this DTPL card. The splitting surface of the two dies is optimized during the optimization process.