Drape Estimator Tool
Drape Estimator tool and options.
Drape estimator uses an inverse mapping method to predict how the orientation and thickness of a ply will change as the ply is placed on a tool/mold. For each ply in HyperMesh that is draped, corrections are applied spatially to the default ply orientation and thickness. A Table entity for each draped ply is generated and assigned to the ply. The table contains the corrections to ply orientation and thickness due to draping. Ply shapes need to be associated to elements. If the model is based on surfaces or lines, ply realization is needed before draping.