TUBE
This function enables the user to create the tubular mesh for tubular hydroforming and tube bending simulation. After TUBE function is selected, the TUBE PARAMETER dialog box as illustrated in Figure 9.5.4 is displayed.
Figure 9.5.4 Tube Parameter dialog box
ELEMENT SIZE 每 Enables the user to input the average element size of tube mesh. The default element size is set as 2.0.
ELEMENT NUMBER 每 Enables the user to input the number of elements along the perimeter of tube.
TUBE DIAMETER 每 Enables the user to input the diameter of tube.
TUBE LENGTH 每 Enables the user to input the overall length of tube.
DEFINE DIRECTION 每 Enables the user to define the direction of tube mesh.