Initializing Angle Cuts

You can initialize the angle cuts to support manufacturing constraints.

Note: This task is available in Composites Design.

See Also
Using the Grid Angle Cut Wizard
  1. From the Grid Design section of the action bar, click Grid Angle Cut Init
  2. Select the Panel.
  3. Define the extreme vertex of the angle cut as a point or as the intersection of two curves.
  4. Click one arrow in the 3D area, or Next to define on which side the plies are extended.
    The current direction is highlighted.

  5. Define the Fiber draping angle from its value or the direction of a selected element.
  6. Define the minimum tape length.

  7. Define extrapolation lengths (sufficient to cross all the plies that have an angle cut).

    Important: Pick the vertices in proper order.

  8. Click Preview to verify the result.


A Grid Angle Cut Set is created.

Associated Ramp Definitions are created in a dedicated node, under the Ramp Definitions in Composites Parameters. The node is displayed according to the option specified in Preferences.