This function enables the user to define forming parameters for the LS-DYNA ANALYSIS. The dialog box is shown in Figure 10.1.1.
Figure 10.1.1 The Analysis Setup dialog box
UNIT
The user can select a UNIT system by clicking the drop down button of UNIT. As shown in Figure 10.1.2, four types of UNIT systems are available. The default UNIT system is set as <MM, TON, SEC, N>.
Figure 10.1.2 The Unit System drop down menu
DRAW TYPE
The user can select a draw type by clicking on the drop down button of DRAW TYPE to display the menu illustrated in Figure 10.1.3.
Figure 10.1.3 The Draw Types drop down menu
GRAVITY ONLY
No punch and die is used as the blank is deformed by gravity.
SINGLE ACTION
The die (female piece) is above the blank.
DOUBLE ACTION
The die (female piece) is below the blank.
SPRING BACK
Relieve residual stresses of deformed sheet metal part (imported DYNAIN file).
USER DEFINE
The DRAW TYPE is user defined.
SUPERPLASTIC
Simulate superplastic forming process.
NOTE: The defined DRAW TYPE works in conjunction with both the BLANK OPERATION/AUTO POSITION and TOOL/AUTO POSITION functions.
Figure 10.1.4 Type of contact interfaces
CONTACT INTERFACE
There are several types of contact interface available for an LS-DYNA stamping simulation, as listed in Figure 10.1.4. The user can set type of contact interface between all tooling and blank. The default contact interface between blank and tooling is set as FORM ONE WAY S. TO S.
NOTE: Please refer to the LS-DYNA User's Manual, keyword *CONTACT, for more detailed information about each of the contact interfaces.
STROKE DIRECTION
The user can define stroke direction in X, Y, or Z.
CONTACT GAP
The contact gap is the minimum distance between tooling and blank after auto-positioning. The default contact gap is set to 1.0. The contact gap will be overwritten if blank thickness is defined.
DYNA SOLVER PRECISION
This option enables user to set the path of Single
and Double Precision solver. User can click the button to change the path.