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Subject: Re: Shell model preprocessing (was ANSA and importing 3D models to AN SYS
Author: Andy Bax
Date: 2001-01-31 12:57:00

DRD offers a couple of training classes that use the ProE FEM meshing module
almost exclusively. We have recently updated them to i2 and ANSYS 5.7.

Andy Bax
http://www.drd.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: rick.fischer@m... [SMTP:rick.fischer@m...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 12:29 PM
> To: xansys
> Subject: RE: [xansys] Shell model preprocessing (was ANSA and
> importing 3D models to AN SYS

> Our PTC rep has told us that existing seats of ProMesh will be
> grandfathered in,
> but new seats are not available and separate mesh training is no longer
> available.

> Andy Bax on 01/30/2001 11:07:36 AM

> To: "'xansys '"
> cc: (bcc: Rick Fischer/MAIN/MC1)

> Subject: RE: [xansys] Shell model preprocessing (was ANSA and importing
> 3D
> models to AN SYS

> I cannot speak to PTC's intent or future, however we use v2000i2 here and
> have several licenses of Mesh only. PTC may have bundled Mesh into
> Mechanica
> but accessing the Mesh functionality is very similar to before. A few
> buttons have moved or been renamed (as always happens with each Pro
> release)
> but it works well.

> Andy Bax
> DRD Technology

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Joseph M. Connell [SMTP:joseph.m.connell@l...]
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 10:50 AM
> > To: xansys
> > Subject: Re: [xansys] Shell model preprocessing (was ANSA and
> > importing 3D models to AN SYS

> > 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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