MSTEP

 

The MSTEP is a new Modified-One-Step solver developed by ETA.  It provides an option for iterative solution procedure to achieve more accurate result with trade off of longer computing time.  It is mainly used to quickly assess formability and estimate the blank outline in the early stage of automobile design cycle.

Figure 7.2.1 shows the main interface of MSTEP. The method of defining the tools is similar to method in Quick-Setup menu to define tools. The Sheet part is required input that is the final designed part geometry.  These tools marked with blue color are optional input tools.

 

Figure 7.2.1 The Analysis dialog window for MSTEP

 

AUTO ASSIGN: The program will automatically define the tools and the sheet.

 

CONSTRAIN: Define the constraints for the blank. Please refer to Preprocess / Boundary Condition / CONSTRAINTS for Constraint set.

 

ADVANCED: Allows the user to change some default parameters that relate to MESEP settings. Figure 7.2.2 is the interface of MSTEP Setting.

 

HELP: Provides useful tips for stamping simulation.

 

SUBMIT JOB: Allows the user to submit the current job to the MSTEP solver.

 

EXIT: Allows the user to dismiss the MSTEP interface..

 

Figure 7.2.2 MSTEP Setting.