Challenge

Assignment 1

OBJECTIVE

Generate 2D mesh for the given component using following quality criteria. Also ignore holes less than 5 mm

Element size = 5 mm

min size = 3.5 mm

max size = 7 mm

PROCEDURE

The generic process involved in generating mesh is as follows.

import the model
check the geometry. repair any missing feature or duplicate feature using quick edit tools
extract midsurface using auto midsurface tools
Perform geometry cleanup. Toggle edges, filler, replace points, split surface are the common options to be used for this.
Generate 2D mesh by selecting individual surfaces using following steps
2D -> Automesh -> select surface -> element size = 5 mm -> element type = mixed -> create
Check for mesh quality using Tool -> check mesh.
Repair mesh either by remeshing the failing elements or using quality index tools
use smooth tools to smoothen the flow of elements if required
Create a property and take the thickness similar to the original component. Assign it to generated midsurface.
Export the model as .hm file

Part-1

original geometry