MES with different ambient temperatures

[Anonymous]

Hello Community,

i would like to simulate a pressing process to determine the occurring stresses and the reaction force.

That´s what I´ve done. 

 The next Step is to ensure that the reaction force is sufficient at different temperatures (-40°C and 150°C).

I want to achieve this Step by further simulations with thermal influences but i always get the same results.

I´ve tested it with the preset temperature and with a thermal Analysis.

 If someone has an idea where my error is or knows another way to get the reaction force with different temperatures I´m glad about your answer.

Best Regards

Tony

[John_Holtz · Accepted solution]

Hi Tony,

Did you change the material model (under the Element Definition) to a choice that includes thermal effects? In other words, if you are using a Isotropic material, you will notice that the material properties do not include the coefficient of thermal expansion, in which case there are no expansion effects.

[Anonymous]

Hello John,

thanks for your tip. I had not considered that.

The simulations with different temperatures have worked and the results are good.

Kind Regards

Tony