DEFORM is a subprofile of Forging that helps you prepare input decks for the analysis of three-dimensional deformation or heat transfer simulations with the DEFORM solver.

This guide includes the following topics:

Setting up a Forging Simulation

DEFORM Utility Menu

Modifying Model Geometry

Applying Materials to the Parts

Meshing the Model

Defining Contact Interactions

Creating a Symmetry Plane

Defining the Tool Motion

Creating a Solver Input Deck (.key file)

Control Cards

Supported Keywords

Terminology

 

See Also

Tutorial: Modeling Hot Isothermal Forging Simulation for a T-Joint