Trajectory-based eigenstrain process

You can use the additive manufacturing plug-in to simulate a trajectory-based eigenstrain analysis.

  1. In the Create AM Model dialog box, select Eigenstrain as the analysis type.
  2. For the process type, select Trajectory based.
  3. Specify the structural model for the simulation, and click OK.

    A new AM model appears in the AM Modeler tree. If you expand the node for the AM model, two subnodes display: Material Input and Event Series.

  4. From the Event Series subnode, select Create/Edit from the mouse button 3 menu to specify any kind of trajectory or path of the tools (such as laser beam or roller) used in the additive manufacturing process.

    See Event series for more information.

  5. From the Material Input subnode, select Create from the mouse button 3 menu to specify all the structural inputs for modeling the additive manufacturing process.

    Abaqus/CAE populates the field with default values. Enter your desired values, and click OK.