But first you will need to download and install HyperViewPlayer, a cool little tool that lets you view and manipulate 2D and 3D analysis results and models within your Netscape or Explorer browser. 

So click here to download, then see Altair® HyperWorks® software in use.

And if you want to see more examples from your industry, click here to contact us about arranging a demonstration.
 

Optimisation
topology optimisation

The only inputs were the loads and the design space. OptiStruct uses a technique called topology optimisation to find the optimum structural layout of a component given its package space, constraints and performance targets.

Optimisation
topology optimisation

In this case a mechanism modelling the swingarm and shock is included. As above, topology optimisation is the method used. In this examples many "spindly" members can be seen, which, although they may be structurally optimal, aren't practical to manufacture. So OptiStruct lets you minimise the creation of these members, and generate more feasible solutions.

HyperForm
metal forming analysis

You can generate results for a wide range of problems including - undercut identification; blank shape prediction; FLD's; formability contour plots and  stress, strain and thinning plots. A results file of final thickness values allows these to be mapped onto FEA models for subsequent analysis.

Ideally HyperForm is used at the very begining of the design cycle to identify any potential manufacturing problems associated with each concept.

Optimisation
topology optimisation

Huge cost savings are possible by applying optimisation techniques to minimise the material required while meeting the performance targets: stress, displacement, frequency etc. 

A typical application involves using OptiStruct topology  optimisation to determine the best material distribution - then refining the design using size optimisation to tune the thicknesses of each region. 

Optimisation
topography optimisation

A major application is determining the location of stiffening ribs in pressed metal structures - engine oilpans, car boots and bonnets, cover plates on appliances, shower box floors etc. The form of the desired ribs is requested along with the objective function and constraints, for example maximise frequency with a constraint on mass.

OptiStruct determines the optimum bead design for the problem.

HyperExtrude
metal forming and flow modelling and analysis

In die design huge benefits can be obtained by reducing or eliminating trial tooling with phenomenon such as twisting of extrusions able to be predicted. Combined with HyperOpt, you can also optimise die design and extrusion processes. 

Optimisation
topology optimisation

Here we've developed a conceptual layout for an automotive structure. This technique has been applied to many such structures - from brackets to buses - to generate incredibly robust initial concepts and, later in the design cycle, to eliminate and redistribute mass in existing designs.

Optimisation
shape/size optimisation

HyperOpt and StudyWizard allow multidiscipinary optimisation problems to be set up and optimised using 3rd party solvers - be they crash analysis codes or in-house software. The example shown demonstrates how we've applied shape optimisation to the classic 'plate with hole' problem.

HyperMesh
post processing

Here is an example of a crash event with airbag deployment. 

HyperMesh/OptiStruct
frequency analysis

Modelling with HyperMesh and analysis/optimisation with OptiStruct allow you to create designs that perform better.