Week - 8 - Morphing
Aim:
To practice all the Morphing techniques. Perform morphing for the Model and Increase the Height of the Dog houses and Ribs
Morphing:
Morphing is the Design change terminology. It is used to change the design of any component without any Numerical Inputs. It is used to adjust the shape and size of the component to the new size and shape without disturbing the connectivity and the boundary conditions. The Geometry of the CAD won't change and it applies only the coordinates of the nodes change. This technique is widely used for Design modifications etc.
Procedure:
- Import the models into the software and perform a Topo cleanup on the models.
- Clear all the errors from the geometry checks. Change the new design modifications by going to the Morphing Tab.
- Use the New, Split, and move options to make changes to the design modifications.
Model 1
Navigate to the Morphing Deck
Go to the Morph tab, where Morphing is active and will be seen on the right below the GUI Area window.
To change the dimensions of the model, in the morphing deck, go to the Boxes option and select the New ortho >Geometry select.
This creates a Morphing box around the selected area of geometry.
For changing the design of a geometry we have to move the nodes of the geometry in an appropriate manner.
These Morphing will have control grids and these control grids are moved manually or some input values.
In this option X, Y, and Z Directions are shown and we have to move the geometry by taking reference to these Axis.
After confirming click on the middle mouse button, which changes the design of the component.
The below figure shows the design changes with this morphing technique.
Repeat the same process for the remaining process where the design dimensions need to be changed.
Model 2:
Navigate to Boxes>New>Select the particular features which need to be changed in design>Middle click on the mouse.
Around the selected macros a green box will be generated with nodes at the corner of the box.
These nodes can be converted to more nodes by the split option under the Boxes tab.
To get more accuracy in the design change, split options are used.
Move the Coordinates of the entity according to the desired shape.
Final model after a change in all design modifications:
Conclusion:
The above-given models were successfully completed and submitted as per the given requirement.