I have a simple Pro/E assembly (Wildfire 4.0) and two of
the parts in the assembly are separated by a tiny gap
(about .002"). This gap will close under the applied
loads, as parts elastically flex, and forces will then be
transmitted through the two parts. How do I model this
reality in Mechanica? I tried using Contact Interfaces
but it didn't work. The model ran but the two parts just
passed right through each other. (The Contact Interfaces
worked well for parts initially touching prior to the
application of loads.) Thanks!
the parts in the assembly are separated by a tiny gap
(about .002"). This gap will close under the applied
loads, as parts elastically flex, and forces will then be
transmitted through the two parts. How do I model this
reality in Mechanica? I tried using Contact Interfaces
but it didn't work. The model ran but the two parts just
passed right through each other. (The Contact Interfaces
worked well for parts initially touching prior to the
application of loads.) Thanks!