Simulating Deformation of Plastic
Simulating Deformation of Plastic
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I have a plastic cover that is not designed to be stacked, but it has been required to determine how many of these covers can be stacked. I'm looking for suggestions on how I can possibly deform these shelled part models to simulate the expansion and compression of these parts when stacked.
I cannot redesign the parts, as the $50k mold is are already in process. This is a bean-counter exercise to determine how many covers can fit on a standard pallet.
I cannot redesign the parts, as the $50k mold is are already in process. This is a bean-counter exercise to determine how many covers can fit on a standard pallet.
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RE: Simulating Deformation of Plastic
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RE: Simulating Deformation of Plastic
Chris
SolidWorks 07 2.2/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
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RE: Simulating Deformation of Plastic
However, if you learn the difference between a Force and a Pressure, you can probably simulate the plastic flexure as needed. It's a hack, and it will only give you as good an output as you give it input.
Jeff Mowry
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RE: Simulating Deformation of Plastic
I love well defined problems.
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