RESULT MAPPING
The purpose of
this function is two-fold:
- To map forming
results to the car position part mesh for structural analysis.
- To tip a blank
without interfering with the thickness or strain/stress information.
Before using the
RESULT MAPPING function, the user must import the desired (targeted) part mesh
in NASTRAN format into the eta/DYNAFORM database. The deformed blank (forming
results) in DYNAIN format should then be read into the database. The user will
continue to carry out the RESULT MAPPING operation using the dialog window as
shown in Figure 9.7.2. If there is no DYNAIN file read into the current database, the RESULT MAPPING function is disabled.
The procedure for RESULT
MAPPING is as follows:
- Click both the FROM and TO buttons to select the deformed blank
and the desired (targeted) part mesh.
- Toggle ON COORDINATE TRANSFORM, then define (select buttons) or
input (already existing) two coordinate system IDs to align the deformed
part to the desired (targeted) part.
- If the deformed blank is not aligned to the new blank, select
INCREMENTAL ADJUSTMENT to adjust the position of the deformed blank. The user
can input or define a C.S ID. Then, input the value and select the direction
(U, V, W, RU, RV, RW). The user can click the (+) and (-) buttons to manually
adjust the deformed blank position. After aligning the two
parts, select MAP to complete the RESULT MAPPING operation.
- Select RESET to return the deformed part to the original position,
and select EXIT to dismiss the RESULT MAPPING dialog window without
mapping the results.

Figure 9.7.2 The Result Mapping Dialog Window