Use the Home tab to complete major workflow items like importing, material characterization, and results mapping.
The Home tab contains the following panels.
- Launch Panel
- Material Model Panel
- Preview Panel
- Mapping Panel
- View Results Panel
- Export Panel
Launch Panel
Import structural and Moldflow models. Upon importing the two models, you will be able to visualize the geometries to ensure they match.
- Import Structural Model
Import the structural FEA model for mapping.
- Import Moldflow Model
Import the completed Moldflow analysis.
Material Model Panel
Select the type of analysis to be run.
- Elastic-Plastic
Perform an analysis using the elastic-plastic material model.
Preview Panel
Compare the two imported models and review material properties.
- Mapping Suitability Plot
View the two imported models and review how well the Moldflow results are represented on the structural mesh. If either model needs refined, you may re-mesh in either Moldflow or Abaqus and re-import. If the Moldflow model is refined, you must also perform the analysis once again prior to importing into Advanced Material Exchange. This process can be repeated until you are satisfied with the two meshes.
- Material Data
Preview and edit any material data before proceeding with the mapping. View or modify the description, mechanical properties, filler properties, stress-strain data, and mechanical model.
Mapping Panel
Map the results from the Moldflow model to the structural model.
- Map Results
Map fiber orientations, residual stress, and thermal expansion coefficients to the structural model.
View Results Panel
Examine results of the mapping.
- Mesh View
View the meshed model.
- Fiber Orientation
View the fiber orientations throughout the model.
Export Panel
Send the results to the structural analysis tool for further simulations.
- Export to Structural Package
Create an input file for use with Abaqus. The input file will be generated automatically to include the results of the mapping and material characterization from Advanced Material Exchange, as well as the loads and boundary conditions of the imported model.