RESULT MAPPING
The purpose of this function is two-fold:
- To map forming results to car position part mesh for
structural analysis.
- To tip a blank without interfering with thickness or
strain/stress information.
Before using the RESULT MAPPING function, the user must
import the desired (targeted) part mesh in NASTRAN format into the eta/DYNAFORM
database. The deformed blank (forming results) in DYNAIN format should then be
read into the database. The user will continue to carry out the RESULT MAPPING
operation using the dialog box illustrated in Figure 10.8.2. If no DYNAIN file
is read into the current database, the RESULT MAPPING function is disabled.
The procedure for the RESULT MAPPING operation is listed as
following:
- Click on both the FROM and TO buttons to select the
deformed blank and the desired (targeted) part mesh, respectively.
- Toggle on the checkbox COORDINATE TRANSFORM option,
following by defining (select buttons) or input (already existing) two
coordinate system IDs to align the deformed part to the desired (targeted)
part.
- If the deformed blank is not aligned to the new blank,
select the INCREMENTAL ADJUSTMENT option to adjust the position of the
deformed blank. The user can input or define a C.S ID. Then, input the
value and select the direction (U, V, W, RU, RV, RW). The user can click
on the (+) and (-) buttons to manually adjust the deformed blank
position. After aligning the two parts, select the MAP
function to complete the RESULT MAPPING operation.
- Select the RESET function to return the deformed part to
its original position. Click on the EXIT button to dismiss the RESULT
MAPPING dialog box without mapping the results.

Figure 10.8.2 Result
Mapping dialog box