simulate the deformation of a solid in inventor

[oneshortplanck]

Hi,

Is it possible to simulate the deformation of a solid in inventor?

For example, the compression of a silicone oring or seal as it is secured into an assembly.

(eventualy I want to extrapolate from this example and visualise a complex sealing arragement involving a PMMA lens.)

(Inventor Profesional 2016)

(Dont think we have Nastran)

Thanks

[JDMather]

When you refer to "simulate" do you want to merely have the part deform (physical) (in animation) or do you want to add a force and have the part deform (visual).

[oneshortplanck]

the latter,

the end goal being if i apply force x to a lens, how much will an oring deform, and what will the stresses look like in the oring grove, the o-ring, and the plate that retains the oring.

http://www.engineersedge.com/general_engineering/image/oring_static_flange1.gif

[JDMather]

Are the materials isotropic?

Can you attach the assembly (or mock-up of assembly if proprietary) here?

[oneshortplanck]

Aluminium Housing and Retainer, PMMA Lens and Flurosilicone Seals (Oring and flat seal).

I will CAD up a Mock up.

Be rght Back.

[oneshortplanck]

Here we go,

[LT.Rusty]

Unfortunately, Inventor only works well with calculating deformations on isotropic materials, and even then only up to a certain point.  Once you get outside the range of elastic deformation and into the realm of plastic deformation instead, Inventor goes a little screwy.

Your seals may or may not be isotropic, but they are certainly going to be well outside the range of deformation that Inventor can calculate on its own.

[oneshortplanck]

Thankyou,

so i guess that Nastan is the tool to use?