After the blank outline is defined, click Mesh to mesh the blank outline according to the element size, as illustrated in Figure 8.2.13.

Figure 8.2.13  Mesh Size dialog box

There are two methods for the user to define mesh size:

TOOL RADIUS –This input box enables the user to input the smallest concerned tool radius during the forming operation. Normally, it is the profile radius of DIE. The default Tool Radius is set as 3 (mm).

L (blank element size) = 16/3R (the smallest tool radius)

ELEMENT SIZE –This input box enables the user to input the average elements size for the blank mesh. The default Element Size (edge length) is set as 16.0 (mm).