Part 4: Contact

Femap with NX Nastran: Analyzing a Bracket Assembly Download the geometry to follow along: https://www.ata-plmsoftware.com/resou... In the fourth video in the series, a connection is created between dissimilar meshes on components using NX Nastran’s glue functionality, and Femap’s Connection tools are used to easily build contact regions in the mesh by selecting CAD surfaces. The bracket assembly video series introduces Femap with NX Nastran by demonstrating an entire assembly analysis cycle. Beginning with CAD geometry, Femap is used to simplify, prepare, and mesh the geometry using an array of powerful geometry and meshing tools. Connections are created between assembly components using the Femap API and Nastran Glue. After loads and constraints are applied, results are viewed in a variety of ways using the Femap Post-Processing Toolbox. Novice to experienced Femap users will benefit from the detailed discussion in the bracket assembly video series.