4.1. Tool/Blank Mesh Generation

Files required:

5_4_1_App_MF.zip: Download

Unit System:

  • mm-second-tonne-Newton

Files required:

 

4.1.1. Open IGES File

Choose File > Open > IGES File from the menus.

Open the Numisheet08-BM03-Die.igs file.

 

4.1.2. Meshing the Binder

  1. Click MFPre in the right toolbar.

  2. Click AutoM in the MFPre toolbar to open the Auto Mesher dialog.

  3. In the Mesh Mode section, select Deviation.

  4. Enter the following meshing options:

    • Max Elem Size = 30.

    • Min Elem Size = 1.

    • Max Deviation = 0.15.

    • Max Angle = 20.

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  5. If it is activated, clear the Mesh By Gpart check box.

  6. In the Graphics Window, click the binder surface to pick it.

  7. Click Mesh.

  8. Click Accept.

 

4.1.3. Mesh the Die

  1. In the Graphics Window, click the binder surface to pick it.

  2. In the Select geom dialog click Reverse to invert the selection.

  3. Enter the following meshing options:

    • Max Elem Size = 20.

    • Min Elem Size = .2.

    • Max Deviation = 0.05.

    • Max Angle = 10.

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  4. Click the . button next to Part ID and select part ID 2.

  5. Click Mesh.

  6. Click Accept.

 

4.1.4. Tool Mesh Result

 

4.1.5. Import IGES File for the Blank

Choose File > New > Import > IGES File from the menus.

Open Numisheet08-BM03-Blank.igs file.

 

4.1.6. Mesh the Blank

  1. In the Parts Tree, deactivate Part 1 to hide it.

  2. Click MFPre in the right toolbar.

  3. Click BlankM in the MFPre toolbar.

  4. In the Operation section, select Curve.

  5. Activate By Surface.

  6. In the Graphics Window click the blank surface to pick it .

  7. In the Mesh Control section, set Size = 12.

  8. Click Create.

  9. Click Accept.

  10. Click Done.