Hi,
I just watched a seminar on FEA and while I certainly can get some results by simulating my parts with ABS or the plastic material that the fusion library offers, I wonder how I can better estimate FDM 3d printed materials.
First I imagine it could be helpfull to weaken the material a bit to accomodate for the weaker layer adhesion compared to solid materials
and second similar to tree rings in wood the print orientation influences the strength, so is there way to simulate make the material weak from one side and strong from another?
Cheers
To my best knowledge, the current SIM environment is limited to isotropic materials (Material Properties are the same in all directions).
You can make a feature enhancment request via the Fusion 360 Ideastation, below.
forums.autodesk.com/t5/ideastation-request-a-feature-or/idb-p/125
Let me know if you do and I'll add my vote to the suggestion!
Other assumptions for Static Linear Solvers:
I hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any other quesitons.
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