Set this object type to Plastic or Elasto-Plastic . This allows the material to permanently change shape under pressure.
This guide will walk you through a basic simulation workflow, covering object import, meshing, boundary conditions, and post-processing.
Once the solver finishes, open the to view the results. Key Metrics to Analyze: deform 3d tutorial
Whether you are a manufacturing engineer looking to optimize a forging die, a student writing a thesis on grain flow, or a machinist wanting to understand why your parts crack, this will take you from zero to a functional simulation.
Importing geometry for the "Workpiece" (deformable) and "Dies" (usually rigid). Set this object type to Plastic or Elasto-Plastic
Once the setup is complete, you must and save the "Key File" before clicking "Run". After the simulation finishes, the Post-Processor allows you to visualize: DEFORM 3D Lab Simulation Guide | PDF - Scribd
Now we tell the parts how to move.
Browse the library for your specific material (e.g., for medium carbon steel forging).
Now you must tell the solver how the top die moves and when the simulation should stop. Die Movement Select the . Go to the Movement tab. Once the solver finishes, open the to view the results
Send the file to the Simulator. You can watch the "Message File" to track convergence and step increments. 4. Post-Processing: Analyzing Results