Springback Analysis

Description

Configure springback analysis with Model Change for mold removal. Invoke when user needs mold removal, springback step, or Model Change setup.

Content

Springback occurs in the sp (springback) step, which is the 4th and final step of the curing simulation. During this step, the mold/tool is removed and the composite part is allowed to deform freely, constrained only at the Set-2 inner corner.

Model Change: Remove Contact Pair

The contact pair between the composite surface and the tool surface is removed:

*Model Change, type=CONTACT PAIR, remove
com-surface, tool-surface