Additive manufacturing simulation abaqus

[Nasr Daou]

Hello so I am working on a simulation process for fused deposition modelling and want to use abaqus basically I want to analyse how the material properties and temperature of the part are changing in-situ, can anyone help me with the simulation? I can’t find any tutorials online at all, your help will be highly appreciated!

 

[Nasr Daou]

basically I want to focus on fused deposition modelling of PLA

 

[FEA way]

There are examples of additive manufacturing process simulations in Abaqus documentation for newer releases. Chapters describing those functionalities (such as Thermomechanical Analysis of FDM- and LDED-Type Additive Manufacturing Processes) will also be helpful.

 

[Nasr Daou]

Where can I find them? can you provide me with a link please? Thank you for time and help it is highly appreciated

 

[Nasr Daou]

If there is a relevant video would even be better and thank you so much

 

[FEA way]

Abaqus documentation for newer versions is available only for users with free account on Dassault Systemes website (called 3DExperience ID). If you search for "Dassault Systemes documentation" you will find the Product Documentation —> User Assistance —> SIMULIA website.

 

[Nasr Daou]

Thank you for your reply, it worked, however is there an exhaustive tutorial video? and also I am struggling to find a python script that generates the event series, can you share it please?

 

[FEA way]

Search for the DS Knowledge Base article "Abaqus/CAE Plug-in Utility for Additive Manufacturing Process Simulation" (you may not have access to it though). It should contain written and video instructions for workshops regarding AM process simulations (using an older version of the AM Modeler plug-in).

The script is available in 3DSwym Simulia Community (search for generateEventSeries.py).

 

[Nasr Daou]

thank you okay so I found a python code and was able to generate the INP files. However, I need a structured step by step tutorial steps to simulate FDM using abaqus, I don't get why this is not aavailable anywhere, it feels like it is something confidential, like people help please its okay life is not competitive