PLATE ELEMENT TYPE

 

This function enables the user to control the type of mesh generated by eta/DYNAFORM. If the QUADRILATERAL function as shown in Figure 10.1.1 is toggled on, the plate mesh generated is quadrilateral element dominant with minimum triangular elements.  This captures the tool geometry accurately and efficiently, including the outer edge of the irregular blank shape. If TRIANGLE option is checked, the mesh generated is triangular element dominant.