Activity: Apply pinned and no rotation constraints

Open the file FE_sheet_fork.psm.

Simulation models are delivered in the \Program Files\UDS\QY CAD 2022\Training\Simulation folder.

Create a study:

1. Select Simulation tab→Study group→New Study.

   

2. From the Study Type list, choose Linear Static, and click OK.

   Note:

   For a sheet metal model, the Mesh Type defaults to Surface.

You can see the new study name on the Simulation tab→Study group.

Analysis of a sheet metal part (or any thin part) requires a mid-surface.

1. From the Simulation tab→Geometry group, select Mid-Surface.

   

2. On the Mid-Surface command bar, do the following:

   1. Click Offset From Side 1.

   2. Ensure Offset Ratio is set to 0.500.

      

      You can see that the part is automatically selected, and the mid-surface is displayed in green.

      

   3. Click the Preview button, and then click Finish.

Select the mid-surface:

1. In the empty space in PathFinder, right-click and select Hide All→Design Body.

   This exposes just the mid-surface.

   

   Note:

   Although the mid-surface is shown in the default purple color, the remaining illustrations portray a neutral gray color, which makes it easier to see what is selected.

2. From the Simulation tab→Geometry group, select the Define command.

   

3. Select and accept the mid-surface.

   

   

   Note:

   You also can select the Mid Surface 2 node in PathFinder.

Apply a pinned constraint:

1. Choose Simulation tab→Constraints group→Pinned.

   

2. Select the top face.

   

3. Right-click in space to accept; left-click to finish the command.

   

Apply a no-rotation constraint:

1. Choose Simulation tab→Constraints group→No-Rotation.

   

2. Select the two side faces.

   

3. Right-click in space to accept; left-click to finish the command.

   

Close this file.