Summary of Contact Modeling - Simulation Step-Up Series Part 1 - SOLIDWORKS
The video is a presentation on contact modeling using simulation&tag=dtdgstoreid-20">SolidWorks simulation, presented by Ramesh Lakshmipathi, a senior technical sales specialist at Dassault Systemes Corporation. contact analysis is essential when working with assemblies where parts interact physically. Contact allows for natural interaction between parts without introducing artificial stiffness. simulation&tag=dtdgstoreid-20">SolidWorks simulation offers multiple ways to define contact conditions, such as global component contacts and local contacts. The video discusses compatible vs. incompatible mesh, friction settings, and automatic detection of contacts. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing contact definitions for accurate simulations. The presentation demonstrates manual and automatic methods for defining contact conditions in simulation&tag=dtdgstoreid-20">SolidWorks simulation, highlighting the ease and efficiency of the process.
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Notable Quotes
— 01:32 — « The top level we have what's called as a component contact, which could be defined as global or between specific parts of your assembly. »
— 02:08 — « If we use the same geometry in various contact definitions, then keep in mind that the local contact will always take precedence over the component contact. »
— 05:40 — « The program automatically uses an incompatible mesh to enforce the bonded condition. »
— 08:11 — « Well, turning on friction does add complexity, the solution does take a little bit longer to solve. »
— 13:04 — « Automatic local contact detection is a very neat tool to use, especially when you have an assembly with multiple parts touching each other. »
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Technology