Apply the Constraints

  1. In the tree view, right-click on Constraints under Subcase 1 and choose New.
  2. Select all the side faces of the die except the contacting face, and also select the slab end face as shown in the image below. Click on the Fixed button.

  3. Be sure that Subcase 1 is selected in the Subcases list.
  4. Click on New button.
  5. Change the color to Brown.
  6. Select all the side faces of the punch model except the contacting face. Click on the Fixed button and unselect Ty as shown in the image below.

  7. Click on New button.
  8. Change the color to Yellow.
  9. Select all the faces of the slab model except the fixed end. Uncheck Tx and Ty as shown in the image below.

  10. Click on New button.
  11. Change the color to Red.

  12. Select the bottom face of the punch model. Click on the Free button and select Ty as shown in the image below.

  13. Click OK to create the constraint in Y direction for the enforced displacement load.