Skin It

Posted by stephens on Oct 13, 2009 in Rants, Tips & Techniques | 0 comments

Forming simulation software needs a zero thickness sheet for meshing purposes. Oftentimes, the designer will have an IGES or STEP file of the product data at full material thickness. We have to perform a step known as “skinning” to get just the inside of metal surface in order to setup and run a simulation. For you AutoForm users, [Disclaimer: I am...

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