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Select a Propagation Type.
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Select or generate the Braid Path that is, the travel
path of the braiding head, usually the centerline (single curve) of the
components.
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Specify an orientation curve that allows the rotation fo the braiding tool
relatively to the component.
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Enter the values of the Machining Parameters.
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Select the Show Path check box to verify the consistency
of the guide diameter and speed values.
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Go to the
Material tab to edit the material parameters,
thus investigating the sensitivity of results to material parameters.
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Click Estimate Dimensions.
The braid thickness and perimeter minimum, maximum and mean values are displayed to
qualify the mandrel design before starting simulations.
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Go to the
Thickness Update tab to update the thickness
from that defined for the material.
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Select the type of computation.
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Select the elements to process.
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Under
Advanced, set parameters and options to
fine-tune the simulation.
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Go to the Results tab to verify, visualize, and export
results, and to keep visible fibers.
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