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Subject: Re: Shell model preprocessing (was ANSA and importing 3D models to AN SYS
Author: Joseph M. Connell
Date: 2001-01-30 11:49:00

I have recently done quite a bit of work on creating complex shell models from
ProE solid models.

Ansys is really no help here.

I had a good amount of success with ProMesh (v2000i, not with v20), but the
future of the component is in question from PTC, as they are discontinuing it as
a module and "packaging it" with their Mechanica product at the next revision.
This aspect has us a little upset, as we were guaranteed when we changed our
main platform to ProE from SDRC a 2 years back that ProMesh would continue as a
module.

But, this shortfall has my team looking at several packages to add to our
toolset. We are in the process of beginning the evaluation now, and the
packages under consideration are:
1. FEMAP, made by SDRC.
2. I-DEAS Master Series, made by SDRC.
3. PATRAN
4. The Mid-Surface Compression Tool, by ThinkPeak.

Of the tools in the list, for creating shells from CAD solids, the most likely
options are #1 and #4.
We will decide in the coming months.

Good luck, and I hope that this helps.

Joseph M. Connell II Mechanical Engineer
Lockheed-Martin NE&SS - Surface Systems
199 Borton Landing Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057-9027
Mail Stop 101-108 joseph.m.connell@l...
856-722-5073 856-273-5734(fax)
"Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think."

Goelzer Michael wrote:

> Hi Folks!

> There recently were some discussions on importing CAD models as well as on
> other preprocessors.

> I would be very interested how others handle large shell mesh assemlies
> generated in a CAD package.
> Is there any preprocessor or tool available like the much discussed
> Hypermesh, Ansa or Thinkpeak's toolbox that can produce shell midsurfaces as
> well as shell mesh connections between parts in reasonable short time? An
> absolute plus would be if this tool might even be able to export the shell
> mesh as well as the solid geometry, still connected together for
> modifications inside of Ansys.
> Btw- we currently use Pro/Mesh which isn't too bad for this but still need
> very much time for preprocessing.
> Thanks,

> Michael Goelzer
> Applied Mechanics and Technical Analyses
> John Deere Werke Zweibruecken
> Tel.: +49 6332 89-2547
> goelzermichael@j...

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