The Contact page includes the definitions for thermal contact
parameters and thermal friction. The user may define different contact
conditions between different tools and blank, as illustrated in Figure 8.3.116.
Figure
8.3.116 Thermal contact dialog box
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY: thermal conductivity between
gaps.
RADIATION FACTOR
HEAT TRANSFER COEF.
MIN. GAP: If the gap is less than this value, use htc
value.
MAX. GAP: If the gap is greater than this value, there
is no thermal contact.
ALGORITHM: thermal contact algorithm.
THERMAL BOUNDARY CONDITIONS ARE OFF WHEN PARTS ARE IN CONTACT.
THERMAL FRICTION REQUIRED: Defines the curve between dynamic/static friction coefficient and temperature.