CAD & Draping Simulation Interoperability

Ply-based data can be imported into HyperMesh. This allows you to automatically generate composite ply-based models from CAD documented composite designs. Ply-based data can also be exported. This allows you to transfer optimized composite ply-based models to manufacturing simulation and design documentation tools.

Below is a list of the supported CAD interfaces, data import, and solver interfaces:

Supported CAD interfaces
  • Catia CPD
  • FiberSim
Data import support
  • Ply geometry
  • Ply material
  • Ply thickness
  • Ply orientation
  • Ply drape data
  • Materials
  • Master coordinate systems
  • Stacking sequence
Supported solver interfaces
  • OptiStruct
  • Nastran
  • Abaqus

CAD & Draping Simulation Interoperability Process

CAD & Draping Simulation Interoperability Details

Realize Ply Geometric Shape
  • Transfer ply geometry onto the finite element mesh
  • Ply geometry projections automatically select elements within ply geometry bounds
Model Preparation Steps
  • Define element material direction
  • Define element normal (stack direction)
Additional FiberSim Data Transfer
  • Ply thinning factor
  • Ply angle variation