This function allows the user to define a RIGID BODY STOPPER. A RIGID BODY STOPPER provides a convenient way of controlling the motion of rigid tooling during the forming process. For a detailed description, refer to the LS-DYNA User's Manual. The available options are shown in Figure 5.6.13.
Figure 5.6.13 Rigid Body Stopper dialog box
• Enter the value in the input field to define the distance from the upper stopper (or lower stopper) to the master part.
• Select CREATE. The SELECT PART dialog window is displayed. The user can select a part as the master part.
• Select DELETE to remove the defined rigid body stopper. Select Yes from the eta/DYNAFORM dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.7.14 to remove the definition of rigid body stopper.
Figure 5.6.14 DYNAFORM Question dialog box
• After changing the UP or DOWN value, select MODIFY. The user can change the position of the RIGID BODY STOPPER.
• Select the SHOW STOPPER ON window to show a stopper in the list.