This function is used to calculate the displacement before and after springback, and it can only deal with d3plot files in the springback result. The result includes two frames. The first frame is the shape before deformation, and the second frame is the shape after deformation. The control window is shown in Figure 6.14.1
Figure 6.14.1 Springback distance calculation control window
Normal Distance
If this option is toggled on, the springback value calculated is the displacement in the direction of Nodes Normal, which is the default calculation mode. If this option is toggled off, the springback value calculated is the value in the direction of the displacement vector as opposed to the original position.
Calculate Springback
Click this button and the program will calculate the springback distance and display the result in contour plot in the graphic area.