Project 1 - Meshing of Floor Panel

Objective : To generate a mesh with given quality criteria on the given CAD geometry

CAD Model : Floor panel

Procedure:

Import the CAD model stp/iges file.

Geometry cleanup - Using the check manager, checking for geometry errors and cleaning them up using TOPO module.

Measuring the thickness of the model after geometric cleanup.

Mid-surface generation : Can be done in Manual and Automated ways. Created the mesh using Skin option under mid-surface tab in TOP module's Face button.

Checking the geometry again on the generated mid surface using checks manager, but with single cons criteria switched off.

Setting up the mesh parameters and quality criteria (F11) according to the given standards. Generating the Mesh using Mesh Generation under MESH module.

Checking for the mesh quality and flow, cleaning them up using Shell Mesh, Macros, Elements buttons in MESH module. To ensure proper Mesh flow, I had to fill some small holes that is of little importance and impact less to the mesh. De-featuring also was made use of in certain areas as well in the model.

Results : Mesh generated passing the given quality criteria and optimum mesh flow conditions.

Project Files:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zE79IQKVCFMc5yh_kv9M4_yBXZ8NGugC?usp=sharing