WORKSHOP 3
Geometry Model of a
Connecting Rod
Objectives:
Import geometry from an IGES file.
Create geometry in [Link] (Phase I).
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WORKSHOP 3
Geometry Model of a Connecting Rod
Model Description:
In this exercise you will create a geometry model of a connecting rod.
It will consist of surface entities. First you will import an IGES file.
The file contains a surface and curves. The curves will be used to
define a trimmed surface in [Link].
Suggested Exercise Steps:
Create a new database and name it con_rod.db. The
approximate maximum dimension for this model is 3 units.
Use MSC/NASTRAN as the analysis code.
Import the IGES file named con_rod.igs. Turn off all
entity labels except curves.
Chain together the outer curves in the model to create a
continuous loop.
Create a second single curve by chaining together the edges
of the interior surface
Create a trimmed surface using the chained curves you have
created and the circular hole at the top of the connecting
rod.
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Exercise Procedure:
1.
Create a new database and name it con_rod.db. The
approximate maximum dimension for this model is 3
units. Use MSC/NASTRAN as the analysis code.
File/New...
New Database Name
con_rod
OK
New Model Preference
Tolerance:
Maximum Model Dimension
Analysis Code:
Analysis Type:
Based on Model
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MSC/NASTRAN
Structural
OK
2.
Import the IGES file con_rod.igs. Turn off all entity
labels except curves.
File/Import
Object:
Model
Source:
IGES
IGES Files
con_rod.igs
Apply
Due to the nature of the contents of the IGES file, [Link] will
query as to what it should do when it finds duplicate curves. Click on
No For All when prompted Do you wish to create a Duplicate Curve?
The response No would continue to prompt you for each duplicate
curve found. No For All suppresses any further prompts on this topic
and tells [Link] not to create any duplicate curves.
The IGES Import Summary will appear when [Link] has
completed the importation procedure. Review this information, then
click on the OK button to close the form.
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After importing the file, turn on curve label by selecting the Label
Control icon from the toolbar.
Controlling
ID Labels
The Label Control Panel will appear and you will select the Curve
icon.
Also, turn on display lines by selecting this icon
from the toolbar.
Your viewport should appear as follows:
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Display lines are used
to help you visualize
the surface
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1 6
14
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Z
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Chain together the outer curves in the model to create a
continuous loop.
Geometry
Action:
Create
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Object:
Curve
Method:
Chain
We will use Auto Chain to create the inner and outer boundaries of
the trimmed surface. The Auto Chain form is activated by pressing on
the corresponding button.
Auto Chain...
Select a Start Curve
Curve 9
Apply
Respond Yes when prompted for deletion of the original curves.
Apply is not needed if auto-execute is turned on.
Click on the repaint icon in the Main Form.
4.
Create a second single curve by chaining together the
edges of the interior surface.
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Chain together
the 6 edges of
this surface
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1 6
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Action:
Create
Object:
Curve
Method:
Chain
Curve List
Change the Select Menu icon to indicate that you will be selecting
edges as opposed to curves.
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Click and drag a rectangle surrounding the magenta surface.
Apply
Respond Yes when prompted for deletion of the original curves.
Click on the repaint icon.
Your model should appear as follows:
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22
Y
Z
5.
Create a trimmed surface using the chained curves you
have created and the circular hole at the top of the
connecting rod.
Action:
Create
Object:
Surface
Method:
Trimmed
Option:
Planar
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Outer Loop List
Curve 21
Inner Loop List
Curve 8 22
Use multiple picking (Shift + left mouse button) to add Curve 22 to the
list. Shift click on the centroid of Curve 22. If the desired entity was
not picked, use cycle picking: keep the cursor over the centroid of
Curve 22 and use Shift-Right Mouse Button until the databox
indicates Curve 22.
Apply
Notice on the above form that there are two toggle switches for
deleting loops: one for the outer loop, and one for the inner loop.
Therefore [Link] will prompt you twice asking Do you wish to
delete the original curves?
Answer Yes both times.
Your model will appear as follows:
Y
Z
To complete this exercise, close the database.
File/Quit...
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