NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?
NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?
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Not as weird as it seems, I promise...
Basically, for this years project at uni, I'm starting some CFD validation using NX. (And Ansys)
Using the flowbench, smoke, some sensors and some acrylic tube I'm trying to model basic port geometry and validate NX's cfd solver. As part of this im trying to model various restrictors, curves, angles and blockages... But for part of this I wanted to see how NX deals with more complex airflow... To do that I wanted to basically... Heat some of the acrylic tube, and while clamping the bottom, manually twist the top, causing it to make a kind of thread over the heated part... Hopefully to create a swirling airflow... Something like this... http://www.stainlesspipechina.com/product/4-4-1m.j...
But I have no idea how to model this in NX. So can anyone suggest a place to start, or anything?
The links below should give you an idea of what im talking about on the whole, if i didnt explain my idea well... Which is entirely possible ;o)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/KIF_0...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/Captu...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/colou...
An info greatly appreciated....
Basically, for this years project at uni, I'm starting some CFD validation using NX. (And Ansys)
Using the flowbench, smoke, some sensors and some acrylic tube I'm trying to model basic port geometry and validate NX's cfd solver. As part of this im trying to model various restrictors, curves, angles and blockages... But for part of this I wanted to see how NX deals with more complex airflow... To do that I wanted to basically... Heat some of the acrylic tube, and while clamping the bottom, manually twist the top, causing it to make a kind of thread over the heated part... Hopefully to create a swirling airflow... Something like this... http://www.stainlesspipechina.com/product/4-4-1m.j...
But I have no idea how to model this in NX. So can anyone suggest a place to start, or anything?
The links below should give you an idea of what im talking about on the whole, if i didnt explain my idea well... Which is entirely possible ;o)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/KIF_0...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/Captu...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/colou...
An info greatly appreciated....





RE: NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?
So be honest now, are my suspicions correct?
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?
If its a question of ethics, Im sure I could get the course director to clear it for us if thats of any help?
Also if it helps... My modeling skills arent completely useless, It's just that this specific technique is lost on me....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/25386...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/Glaive/Flow....
Does that help clear it up?
if its an issue, I really dont mind getting 'me boss to clear it up... I dont want anyone thinking im trying to cheat, and you guys obviously want to make sure everythings profecional.....
RE: NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?
RE: NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?
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John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: NX7.5... How would i be able to model a representation of twisted acrylic tube?