WF4 MDX animation of a "Roll-Up Window Blind"
I'm trying to simulate/animate a mechanism that represents something simular to a fabric roll-up window blind. I've attached a small video that show my approach using a cam follower and what you will...
View ArticleMDX Linked Chain Model
All, I've put together a linked chain model (like a bicycle chain) and have put in all the individual links with connections (slots and pins) but I've got 2 problems;Regen time; if I add a planar...
View ArticleWhat's the relationship between p-level, solution time, mesh & accuracy?
First some perspective: I deal with very large structural (rocket) problems, so for solution time (lots of optimizations) I am highly incented to use single-pass analyses rather than multi-pass. So...
View ArticleAnimating in Mechanica
Is there a neat way in Mechanica to run a series of analyses iterating a parameter (so a sensitivity study, so far) and then to set up an identical results view for each value of the parameter and...
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Issue when analysing assembly with contact+large deformation
I'm starting to use CREO simulate 2.0 because of its ability to analyse assemblies with both contacts and large deformation (I'm still designing my parts and assemblies with WF5). Unfortunately,...
View ArticleCreo Simulation (mechanica issues) 1.0 or 2.0
Good Day all, Can anyone tell me if the following has been fixed in Creo Simulation 1 or 2? 1. Can you redefind simulation feature references that have failed do to geometry or features being...
View ArticleTesting nonlinear functionality in Creo 2.0
Hi to everybody.I'll be very grateful to you if somebody can help me to set-up and run this simulation.We're talking about a hook and a static simulation of tensile test. Body is an half due to...
View ArticleIndependent Mode of Creo Simulate (Legacy Structure / Thermal)
Please read important news regarding the Independent Mode of Creo Simulate (Legacy Structure / Thermal) in the attached announcement.
View ArticleMechanica - The meshed study model is geometrically incompatible with the...
Good Day All, Have a bit of a problem with a assembly that I'm trying to analyze in Wildfire 4 Mechanica. I have added 6 more parts with contacts and 4 mechanica fasteners to an existing assembly. I...
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How to put constraint on threads...
Attached is tie rod dwg. I am trying to do a FEA on the tie rod but results was not what I wanted. Anyway, I will start by explaning this tie rod. There are four tie rod that hold two platen in place....
View Articlepossible to export nodal data (stress/strain/displacement/etc) to file?
I'm wanting to export all data/information (stresses, strains, displacement, etc) for ALL model FEM nodes to a readable .txt or .xls file. Is this possible withing Mechanica?
View ArticleSimulate Reality
Hello,Do you knowwhere it would bepossible to retrievethe file from theexample of thestaplethat folds intorealitySimulate, page 4, in theattached document.Cordially.Denis...
View ArticleLoads for simulations
Hi alli want to know that if i have a mechanism and i want to do its dynamic analysis in creo simulate.Now the only information i have is that of the rpm and power of motors connected with the pinion...
View ArticleCentrifugal Loading
Hi, I am running Creo Parametric 1.0 and I am having problems applying constraints for an object with centrifugal loads.To start with I have a simple solid steel disc 400mm dia by 50mm thick. I can...
View ArticlePro/M optimisation: "invalid model or geometry"
I'm trying to run an optimisation study on a gear with a thin web and holes drilled through the web. I've set up some relations to keep the web in the middle of the gear facewidth, and I've used the...
View Articleformability of a sheetmetal part
Hello, I want to know about Pro/Dieface. Its capabilities & usages. Can I do a formability of a sheetmetal part with Pro/Dieface. OR Any solutions to blank a sheetmetal part with 3D profile,...
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Ball Joint in Mechanica
Is there any turn around for Ball Joint in Mechanica?I searched the forum, but couldn't find, All I see were related to Mechanism I need to do a validation on the steering arm, which transfers the load...
View ArticleHow do I display true displacement in the results
Can someone tell me how to display true displacement in the results window? I'm trying to analyze a snap. I want to see how it fits as it moves through its motion.I only see the scale setting. If I set...
View ArticleAnalysis just stops ...
Hi, I've had this before and have never got to the bottom of it, your input greatfully received. Occassionally, we have a model with a large number of elements >200k, usually an assembly with...
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