Hi all,
I've just started using NX 8.5 to do some analysis work on composite parts, and I'm having a bit of difficulty understanding how to use the "laminate" tools.
Here's what I've been doing.
1. Model a part - Solid
2. Then go to the "Advanced Simulation" tab
3. New FEM and Simulation - Select Nastran solver
4. Laminate toolbar - Make a laminate through the "Laminate Physical" tab - Defining thickness, ply angle, materials
Then when I click the "Global Update" button on the Laminate toolbar I get an error box saying "ERROR A laminate physical property must be assigned to a 2D mesh collector".
What on earth is a 2D Mesh collector?
Does anyone have any tutorials on creating laminates in NX. I've done a web search for videos, pdfs, lectures and I've come up with nothing.
Regards
Will.
I've just started using NX 8.5 to do some analysis work on composite parts, and I'm having a bit of difficulty understanding how to use the "laminate" tools.
Here's what I've been doing.
1. Model a part - Solid
2. Then go to the "Advanced Simulation" tab
3. New FEM and Simulation - Select Nastran solver
4. Laminate toolbar - Make a laminate through the "Laminate Physical" tab - Defining thickness, ply angle, materials
Then when I click the "Global Update" button on the Laminate toolbar I get an error box saying "ERROR A laminate physical property must be assigned to a 2D mesh collector".
What on earth is a 2D Mesh collector?
Does anyone have any tutorials on creating laminates in NX. I've done a web search for videos, pdfs, lectures and I've come up with nothing.
Regards
Will.
