Hello SolidWorks Community!
So I am attempting to save the deformed results of a simulation, in which I'm denting a steel 8in pipe segment for further simulations. I have been following the very helpful instructions from the following web page:
http://www.javelin-tech.com/blog/2011/05/using-deformed-fea-model/
The result successfully saves as a new file, but the deformed body is significantly different than the original simulation body and has invalid geometry (the denting body overlaps into the pipe wall).
The webpage lists a few possible solutions:
For the last 2 outcomes, you will need to go back to the model, and simplify the bodies if possible (get rid of unwanted tiny features and details). Also check if finer mesh is utilized on important details, and where it will deform the most in the model.
The bodies are as simple as I can make them, and the mesh, I believe, is as fine as I can make it. Any tips on how I can get a better saved deformed body?
Thanks a Bundle!
Here are some screenshots of my issue:
denter replaced with a force, just pick any number for now, just suggesting ways to isolate where the problem is coming from
the software is working because your test case works
so now you look at the difference between your test case and your problem, we see that its the contact from the denter. so either go with a force in your model, or put a denter in you beam example
the only thing somewhat "expected" is that your denter isn't in the deformed location. i think we only export the deformations, so since the denter doesn't deform it just moves, it looks wrong but i think may in fact be right