The variable core thickness can also be defined with a Look-Up Table. A Look-Up Table is used to define a data field or tabular values. Thicknesses, angles and directions can be defined in a Look-Up Table and the 3D mapping function of ACP inter- or extrapolates the values for each element. You define the thickness of the ply material for certain support points. The figure below shows a list of different angles and thicknesses for selected data points.

Figure 3.24: Table Definition

Following on, the corresponding tabular field can be selected in the Thickness tab of the Modeling Ply Properties dialog.

Figure 3.25: Thickness Definition Through Tabular Values

The final result can be investigated with Section Cuts or a thickness contour plot as per usual.