CREO 2.0: Creating surface/volume regions in subcomponents of assembly
Whenever I try to add a surface or a volume region to a subcomponent of an assembly, it fails. In order to add the surface/volume region, I must open that part by itself and add the surface/volume...
View ArticleHow to model a gravity load
Hi All, OK, here's the senario. i have a door hanging by one hinge, the top hinge. Obviously gravity will act on teh door, and pull the door downwards & inward (so that the door's CoG falls under...
View ArticleJoining Sheet metal edges
Hi All, Just that, are ther any guidelines to joining sheet metal edges for Analysis? If I have the edges, inner edges touch due to a chain flange, I get an error of nodes on top of nodes. If i leave...
View ArticleStress in joint through prestressed bolt
Hi, I am using Creo 2.0, and I am interested in finding out more about the stress in a joint due to a prestressed bolt. I am using a dummy-model, consisting of two identical plates(aluminum) with...
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Simulation License Error
When I Run a Analysis the analysis Results Fails with this message in Checkpoint tab."The License to run the Engine is not available" Please help me with this Issue.
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Simple question on how to add plane to plane friction for mechanisms?
Hi, I have two similar problems on trying to add friction to two flat surfaces. My first problem is turntable and a small mass sitting on top of it. The turntable is to increase in speed until...
View ArticlePerforming a Drop test analysis in Creo-simulate for a plastic component.
Hi All, Can any one help me out in,How a drop test analysis can be done in CAE using creo simulate and what are parameters to be considered while performing the analysis? Thanks,Anoop Krishna.
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Basic mechanism question
Ok, trying to learn something about mechanisms.. I have two bodies and a ground. here is a simplified image: I need that body 1 and 2 slide away from ground: Then I need body 2 to come in reverse...
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Ptc Creo and embeded basic Moldex 3d capabilities in every seat
Dear All,In PTC Creo 3.0 Launch Presentation from June 17, 2014 Brian Thomson announced that New basic capabilities from Moldex 3d will be embedded in every seat of Creo Parametric. I have installed...
View ArticleValues of measures from load steps of non-linear analysis
Hi, I would like to export the values of the pre-defined measures for fasteners from the first load step in a non-linear analysis in Creo 2.0. The background is that I analyze many flanged assemblies...
View ArticleExport Promotion Request as a report
Is there a way to externally export a promotion request as a report, ie .txt etc.... We currently create a word document detailing the required changes and get a sign off by hand. The reson for this...
View ArticleCan an optimization analysis take LDA´s "user defined output steps"...
Hello all I need to run an optimization analysis that requires LDA. The goal is to minimize or maximize a specific measure whatever is its value in any of the "user defined output steps". _ Hopefully...
View ArticleRe-using a preload step
Hi, Take a bolted structure with fasteners preloaded and then subjected to many loadcases. Contact interfaces making the problem non-linear. Using SPA. No changes to geometry and mesh re-used. The...
View ArticleIs it possible to calculate impact between two moving bodies in Mechanica?
Hi everyone. I have worked on dynamic analysis for a single part/assembly but was curious if the Mechanica can analyse impact between two moving bodies. Regards,Lucky
View ArticleAccount for stiffness
Hi I was exporing my earlier preload question and 'Stig's' question. In Creo 3 we have the useful 'account for stiffness' function for fasteners which saves effort and the need for a calculator. We get...
View ArticleSensitivity Analysis
I want to compare scans from CMM software in IGES with the original profile on pro e. I think it has to be done by using sensitivity analysis. Can anybody guide me how to perform it?
View ArticleAccess previous simulations in simulate lite,
I have Creo 2.0 and the simulate lite package that came with it. I ran a few simulations on single components and I am trying to access the old simulations I already ran and just change the forces and...
View ArticleHelp with modeling hammer impact to simulate pyro-shock
Our senior capstone project involves building a test rig with a drop hammer to exite a fixture that will mount electronic components to simulate a pyro shock to them. We have creo avaliable at our...
View ArticleApplying Rotational Constraints?
How do you apply rotational constraints when doing the structural simulation in Creo? I'm using rack and pinion from power steering system for the simulation.
View ArticleStress in joint through prestressed bolt
Hi, I am using Creo 2.0, and I am interested in finding out more about the stress in a joint due to a prestressed bolt. I am using a dummy-model, consisting of two identical plates(aluminum) with...
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