AIM : To generate mid surface and meshing an automotive hood along with quality criteria and thickness assignment. PROCEDURE :  Steps involved in to generate Mid Surface : In Topo option  STEP 1 : Import CAD file to ANSA  The CAD file is read and topology is applied. As by default we are in ENT (Entity)…

AIM : Mid Surfacing and Meshing of a Plastic Component. PROCEDURE :   Steps involved in to generate Mid Surface Step 1 : Import CAD file to ANSA As by default the visibility mode of the model is set to ENT (Entity) mode. Now we have to check the geometry for geometrical errors.   Step 2 : Geometry Cleanup …

First Model - 10 hrs Second model - 6hrs

AIM : To Tetra Mesh for Rearview Mirror. PROCEDURE :  Step 1 : Import CAD Model to ANSA   The CAD file is read and topology is applied.Notice that as by default the visibility mode of the model is set to ENT (Entity), We can see the red, yellow and blue CONS (Curves ON Surfaces).The coloring has to do with the…

Time taken : 5hrs

AIM : To Connect Different Parts of the Automotive Rear Door by Using Suitable Connectors. PROCEDURE : STEP 1 : Input the file to ansa  goto file>input>nastran>select the file>ok. Fig : Rear Door   STEP 2 : Set separate PID for each parts  Goto property manager>right click select new>change…

AIM : To use of several functions of the MORPH menu that can be used in order to reshape a geometry and create variations of the initial model. PROCEDURE :  About Morphing :  Morphing is a geometric interpolation technique that produces intermediate forms between typically two extreme forms. Originally the morphing…

AIM : TO TAKE MIDSURFACE AND MESHING OF IP SUBSTRATE. PROCEDURE :  STEP 1 : Import the CAD File to ANSA. Goto 'File'>'Open'>Select the CAD File>'ok'. Fig : IP Substrate  The CAD file is read and topology is applied. You should see the part as shown. Change the view of the part to better understand the…

AIM : To check for the geometrical errors, mesh with the given element Quality criteria and Connect different parts using suitable Connectors for Rear Suspension Assembly.   METHODOLOGY :  Geometry Cleanup. Assign PID. Mid Surface Extraction for sheet metal components and meshing with given element quality criteria.…

AIM : To Creat 1D elements on the following component with given cross-section and DOF. METHODOLOGY :  Import CAD Model Topology Repair Midsurface Extraction Assign material and property Meshing Create 1D Element PROCEDURE :  Step 1 : Import CAD Model Goto File>Import>Geometry>select the CAD…

 AIM : To generate mid surface and meshing an automotive hood along with quality criteria and thickness assignment.   METHODOLOGY :  Import CAD Model Topology repair Midsurface extraction Assign thickness  Meshing Remesh - Quality improvement   PROCEDURE : 1. Import CAD model to Hypermesh Import…

AIM: To mesh the given components with Tetra elements. METHODOLOGY: Import the model Topology repair Surface(2D) meshing  Volume(3D) Meshing Quality check PROCEDURE: 1.Import CAD model to Hypermesh: Import geometry data via: Files > Import > Geometry(from drop down menu) Common types of geometry files supported:…

AIM: To connect different components using suitable connectors. METHODOLOGY: Import Geometry  Geometry cleanup Midsurface extraction (for components having thickness less than 5mm) and Assign thickness Meshing Deploy connections PROCEDURE: 1.Import Geometry: Import geometry data via: Files > Import > Geometry…

AIM: To generate mid surface and meshing the given component along with quality criteria and thickness assignment. METHODOLOGY: Import CAD model Topology repair Mid surface extraction Assign thickness Meshing Quality check PROCEDURE: 1.Import CAD model to Hypermesh Import geometry data via: Files > Import > Geometry…

AIM: To extract mid surface and meshing a plastic component along with quality criteria and thickness assignment. METHODOLOGY: Import CAD model Topology repair Mid surface extraction Assign thickness Meshing Quality check PROCEDURE: 1. Import CAD model to Hypermesh Import geometry data via: Files > Import >…

AIM: To geometry cleanup, extract midsurface and meshing the given components. PROCEDURE: For 1st Component 1. Import the model Import geometry data via: Files > Import > Geometry drop down menu. Fig: Given Component   2. Geometry Cleanup HyperMesh will attempt to properly clean up surfaces during import.Topology…

OBJECTIVE 1 To answer the given questions. 1. Check the material properties of the rail component and calculate the speed of sound in steel rail 2.The length of the rail is about 1000 mm.calculate the time takes for a shock wave to travel from one end of the rail to the other. 4.Edit the engine file so that…

AIM: To run the analysis in radioss for given FE Mesh and compare the results with base simulation and improved shell element properties. OBJECTIVES: 1.Using the crash beam file from the previous assignment, change the run time to 55 ms. Import given 0000.rad file to hyperworks. Goto 'Cards' in in tab menu>ENG_RUN>Change…

AIM: To discuss in detail about the given 7 cases and explain the reason for obtaining such a specific outputs. Case 1 : Run the given model as it is in Radioss. Import "FAILURE_JOHNSON_0000.rad" file to hyperworks by goto file>import solver deck>select the file>import. To run the analysis go to analysis>radioss>save the…

AIM: To create the mesh for bumper assembly. To discuss in detail about the given 6 cases. PROCEDURE: 1.To create the mesh for bumper assembly. Import the model by go to file>import>geometry>select the file>import.     Go to 2D>automesh>select element size and element type>mesh.   …

 AIM: To setup the case for frontal crash BIW of car and run the simulation. OBJECTIVE:  Check unit system and either follow[Mg mm s] or [Kg mm ms]. Create appropriate interface ,friction 0.2 and recommended parameters. Make sure of no penetrations and intersection. Correct rigid bodies if any issues. Create…

AIM: To perform the side crash analysis of a Neon BIW model. pre prcessing software:HyperMesh Solving software:Radioss Post processing software:HyperView and HyperGraph Need for side crash analysis: Some side impacts involve a vehicle travelling sideways into rigid roadside objects such as trees or poles. Often this is…

AIM : To perform Draft analysis for given fan cover in CATIA V5. Draft : Drafts are defined on molded parts to make them easier to remove from mold. Drafting methods: By explicitly selecting the object. By selecting the neutral element Major industries uses minimum draft angle of 3mm for plastics. Procedure for draft analysis…

AIM OF THE CHALLENGE : TO PERFORM DRAFT ANALYSIS FOR GIVEN PART(BASE BRACKET) AND TO CREATE THE COMPONENT THROUGH THE GIVEN CLASS A SURFACE Procedure: Draft : Drafts are defined on molded parts to make them easier to remove from mold. Drafting methods: By explicitly selecting the object. By selecting the neutral element…

AIM OF THE CHALLENGE : TO PERFORM DRAFT ANALYSIS FOR GIVEN PART(SWITCH BEZEL) AND TO CREATE THE COMPONENT THROUGH THE GIVEN CLASS A SURFACE Procedure: Draft : Drafts are defined on molded parts to make them easier to remove from mold. Drafting methods: By explicitly selecting the object. By selecting the neutral element…

AIM: Creation of Door Arm Rest and add thickness to it. Procedure: Create tooling axis: Tooling direction is the direction in which mold opens or Core and Cavity opens. To create the tooling axis, we need proper orientation or view thatgives the correct featues and draft available in the component. So here the component…

AIM: To create Coin Holder and add thickness to it. Procedure: Create tooling axis: Tooling direction is the direction in which mold opens or Core and Cavity opens. To create the tooling axis, we need proper orientation or view thatgives the correct featues and draft available in the component. So here the component view…

AIM: To create Core and Cavity for the Switch Bezel. Procedure: Draft : Drafts are defined on molded parts to make them easier to remove from mold. Drafting methods: By explicitly selecting the object. By selecting the neutral element Major industries uses minimum draft angle of 3mm. Procedure for draft analysis First…

AIM: To create Rib for the coin holder following design rules. Procedure:       Extract bottom surface of the solid coin holder model. Using Position sketch on this surface draw a line. Extract surface out of the line using 'Extract' option. Height of the rib to be maintained as 5 times the thickness…

AIM: To Create the screw boss and Dog House for the Centre console coin holder considering the design rules. Procedure: Create tooling axis: Tooling direction is the direction in which mold opens or Core and Cavity opens. To create the tooling axis, we need proper orientation or view thatgives the correct featues and draft…

AIM: To Create the Base Bracket Plastic component through the given Class-A surface. Introduction: Heat Staking- Heat staking is a pulsed heat process to join two or more parts out of which one at least is made of plastic. The process is to deform the plastic material using heat and force at a set process time. The bond…

AIM: To create Class B surface, Class C surface and attachment features of B Pillar From Master section. Introduction: B Pillar- B Pillar is the most complex component/structure of the vehicle body. This is because the front door closes on the B pillar while the rear door hinges onto it. The B pillar or the center pillar…

AIM: To create Class B surface, Class C surface and attachement features for Door Trim Panel from master section. SUMMARY:  Product life cycle in the automotive industry Product life cycle is the process which involves forming strategy, organizing requirements, generating concepts, creating product & marketing plan, evaluating…