Defining Forming Material Data

Forming Material Data supplements standard properties of Composites material to support forming simulation. You can enter the main information in the main dialog box, while Edit Curve... lets you enter strain-dependent information.

  1. From the tree, select the material to form.
  2. Specify the material model:
    • Net
    • Isotropic
    • Orthotropic
  3. Enter mechanical properties and friction values.

    • Coeff. of friction - Tool is meant for sliding along the tool surface.
    • Coeff. of friction - Self is for sliding against itself or other materials.

  4. Click Edit Curve to enter strain-dependent information.
    • Either enter values in the fields at the bottom of the table and click Insert.
    • Or import a .csv file containing strain in the first column and related stress in the second.
    1. Select a relevant row in the table to highlight value pairs.
    2. Add, delete, or modify values pairs as required.
    Forming Material Data is added under the selected material.

 

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