GRAVITY LOADING
The Quick Setup/Gravity Loading GUI leads the user through the setup procedure for gravity loading simulation. A typical Gravity Loading GUI consists of DRAW TYPE, TOOL DEFINITION (BLANK, BINDER and/or LOWER TOOL), BLANK PARAMETERS, SOLVE OPTION and CONTROL as shown in Figure 8.1.1.
Figure 8.1.1 A typical Gravity Loading GUI for Single Action draw operation.
Draw Type
Enables the user to select one of the four standard draw operations provided in QS GUI
Tool definition GUI
Defines the tool and blank for a gravity loading simulation
Blank Parameters
Defines blank material and properties
Solve Option
The user can select either the Explicit or Implicit method for a gravity loading simulation. The Explicit method requires a longer simulation time than the Implicit method, but it provides good reliability. The Explicit method is recommended for a gravity loading simulation because, although the Implicit method will yield an accurate solution, it is difficult to achieve converged non-linear equilibrium iterations when using this method.
Control
Defines the initial velocity of blank