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Abaqus element deletion

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Hi,

I am trying to simulate the machining process of one layer from a simple block geometry. I have used Johnson Cook material model and the same damage criteria for the workpiece. The tool is regarded as rigid. I have the element deletion criteria switched on. When the simulation is done the machined layer forms a chip instead of element deletion. When I check the STATUS value in the odb file all elements have the value 1 meaning that the elements are not deleted. I have attached my input file here. I would be grateful if any help can be provided. I am using Dynamic explicit. Thank you.

 
 https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=4ab57e12-9605-4aa3-9bb0-fa30e6f8e84e&file=Job-1.inp
Some elements are deleted so that the chip can form. You will see them if you uncheck "Use status variable" in Result --> Field Output --> Status Variable.
 
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