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 10.9.2. 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:
1.
Click
on both the From and To buttons to select the deformed blank and the desired (targeted)
part mesh, respectively.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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 10.9.2 Result Mapping dialog box