Only surface geometry of a die design is needed for Altair and spiral form to assess forming feasibility. Dye designs created in CAD packages can easily be imported by clicking on the file open icon in the ribbon. Altair Inspire forum offers users great flexibility in design formats, allowing for native CATIA, UG Pro II, Asus SolidWorks formats, or neutral formats like IGS and STEP. Upon import, the smart algorithms in Altair Inspire forum will check for any geometry errors and prompt users to auto-correct them. The tryout model setup starts with the definition of a blank. The blank tool allows users to select parts in the model and designate them as blank sheet metal, also defining thickness and material. The material for blank sheet metal can be selected from an extensive library that covers US, European, and Japanese standards. Users can also create their own materials by providing elastic, plastic properties, and forming limit curves. The stress-strain curve can be provided as a power law or an experimental data point. The blank definition is complete and ready for defining the operations.
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