Morphing

AIM:

• To learn the Morphing module and understand the use of Morphing in Design changes.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:

• To understand the use of Morphing module for design changes in geometry or in the FE model.
• To create a box and make changes to the model.
• To understand the different tools in the MORPH module.

PROCEDURE:

• First step is to import the CAD model into the ANSA software.
• Then go to FACES > TOPO to stitch all the faces together.

• Go to FACES > ORIENT > VISIBLE to make the orientation of all the faces same.

• Go to UTILITIES > CHECKS > GEOMETRY > EXECUTE to check for the errors in the geometry.

• Eliminate the errors with Auto fix option.

• Go to MESH MODULE > PERIMETERS > LENGTH > 1MM > OK.
• This will improve the resolution of the geometry.
• Then go to MODULES > MORPH to perform Morphing operations.

• Go to BOXES > NEW > ORTHO > GEOMETRY > SELECT THE ENTITIES > OK.

• This will create a Morph box around the selected geometry.
• To make changes to the box go to BOX MORPHING > MOVE > PLACE LOCAL COORDINATE IN THE BOX WITH RIGHT CLICK > SELECT THE POINTS > MOVE > OK.

• This will move the points in the desired directions.

• Similarly, Design changes can be performed at different faces or entities using the
• MORPH BOX technique.

• Go to BOXES > DELETE to delete the boxes created.
• 2D Morphing and 1D Morphing can also be performed on Curves and Points.
• Direct morphing can be performed using DFM and moving selected entities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• The design models can be further iterated or changes can be made to make a new model based on the same design geometry.
• Morphing technique can be used on the geometric model and also on the FE model.

CONCLUSION:

• Morphing technique is the simple and effective way to create Design changes in any geometric and FE model.