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Create mesh and export for use in moldflow

Create mesh and export for use in moldflow

Create mesh and export for use in moldflow

(OP)
Hello,

Using NX5.0.4.1, can I create a mesh and export it for use in moldflow?  We have Advanced Simulation license.

There is not much work in UG so I would like to help out the moldflow department by creating meshes in UG.

Is UG capable of creating mid planes?
What kind of files can I use for export so that moldflow can read it in?

Thanks!

Productive Design Services
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RE: Create mesh and export for use in moldflow

NX can create what is known as a Midsurface to be used most usually by FEA strength analysis rather than moldflow. You'll find it under Insert>Surface>Midsurface.  

Best Regards

Hudson

www.jamb.com.au

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RE: Create mesh and export for use in moldflow

(OP)
Hello,

Thanks for the info.  It's hard to use the mid plane.
I have a wheel liner and the mold flow analyst just use the A surface of the wheel liner then create mid planes for the ribs.  I tried to create the mid plane with different options but the result is not good.  He will be doing it on mold flow instead.

Productive Design Services
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RE: Create mesh and export for use in moldflow

Yes Midsurface does not suit all geometry if the design is not pretty much a thin shell to start with it can take a very long time and produce unusable results. No fault of the software just that you'd be asking something of it that is unreasonable to expect.

Best Regards

Hudson

www.jamb.com.au

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