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Subject: Looking for comments on SMRTSIZE and free meshing in general
Author: Jim Patterson
Date: 2001-01-30 09:13:00

Hello All,

I'm looking for comments, insights, and experiences regarding the use of
Smart Sizing and free mesh models. Recently, through attrition and
layoffs, our analysis department has been reduced to a single user--me!
Due to this circumstance, as well as a still unrelenting work flow, I'm
looking for ways to get models out faster, but still with quality results.
I've been taught to use mapped meshing as much as possible, especially by
my recently departed manager. Since he's left, I've come to learn that the
number one complaint about our department was that "it takes 2 years to get
any results". Now I have the opportunity to experiment with some methods
that I hope could allow models to be meshed faster.

I guess my concern is based on my distrust of anything that says it works
"automatically". It looks very attractive to just set up my areas, type
SMRTSIZE,6, and then go get a coke. It also seems like every time I see
any sales propaganda, it's a free mesh. Is this just sales hype? Are
users applying this successfully? What are your thought about mapped vs.
free meshing? I'm in the process of some experiments using both methods,
but thought I would tap this group for some worldly advice. Almost all my
models are shell elements of welded assemblies.

Thanks,

Jim P.

James J. Patterson
Engineering Analyst
Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems
2070 Industrial Place SE
Canton, OH 44707
Tele: 330-489-0095
Fax: 330-489-0450
email: jpatterson@h...

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