Lattice structure minimum diameter
Altair EmployeeHello
Normally a lattice optimization does create lattice structures of different elements. Does a way exist to set a minium diameter of the lattice structure?
I know the function 'MINRAD', which cleans in the second optimization phase and eliminates all elements above the set value. If I use MINRAD, almost all lattice structures are eliminated, as they are quite small (between 0.0027 and 0.335 mm). The ideal lattice structure would have diameters above 0.5 or 1 mm. How can this be set?
I thank you in advance for your help!
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Altair EmployeeHello
Thank you!
Well the minimum diameter is also related to the element size. I guess by setting a mesh with enough big elements, will create bigger lattice structures.
Altair EmployeeHow does the MINDIM work?
I have changed the elment mesh size to 7.5 mm and set MINDIM to 0.5 mm. But I still get lattice structures with smaller diameters (Ømin=0.038 mm).
Altair EmployeeHi,
I dont think MINDIM will help as MINDIM should be set to 3 times the element size.
I will check with devs regarding the same and will let you know soon.
Hi,
You can set a Maximum Radii using MAXRAD.
I dont see a way for minimum radius, but I will check if there is a way to work it out.