User Guide: Inspire Manufacturing

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Extrusion Analysis
Setup and perform an Extrusion analysis.
Performing Job Analysis
Use the Analysis tool to submit the job for analysis, inspect the job status, perform post-processing and review job history.
Run Options: Local vs. Remote
Choose whether to run jobs locally, in the cloud, or on a remote job server.
Add a Remote Service Using HyperXtrude Job Manager
Submit extrusion simulation on local or remote machines.

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User Guide: Inspire Manufacturing

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- What is Inspire Extrude Metal?
  Inspire Extrude Metal offers an analysis tool for virtual testing, validation, correction and optimization of extrusion die designs.
- FAQs
  Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions from our users.
- Extrusion Analysis
  Setup and perform an Extrusion analysis.
  - CAD Preparation Guidelines
    Typically, the starting point of analysis for Inspire Extrude is a CAD file of die assembly.
  - Orienting and Positioning the Model
    Use the Orient tool to set the orientation direction for an extruded profile and correctly position the model along the Z-axis.
  - Extracting Flow Volume
    Use the Flow Volume tool to create the flow volume to analyze the deformation of the material.
  - Creating the Bearing Profile
    Specify the bearing region using the Bearing tool.
  - Organizing the Flow Volume
    After the bearing is created, the next step is to organize the components of the flow volume.
  - Creating the Billet
    The Billet tool automatically creates and displays a billet with estimated dimensions.
  - Selecting and Fitting Materials
    Use the Materials tool to select and fit materials.
  - Selecting the Press
    Use the Press Data tool to select the press.
  - Defining VTS Data, Billet Taper, and HTC
    Use the Process Data tool to define the variable time step (VTS) data, billet taper, and heat transfer coefficient.
  - Performing Job Analysis
    Use the Analysis tool to submit the job for analysis, inspect the job status, perform post-processing and review job history.
    - Finding Optimized Process Parameters
      Determine process parameters to produce optimal results for surface quality and die life.
    - Run Options: Local vs. Remote
      Choose whether to run jobs locally, in the cloud, or on a remote job server.
      - Run a Job Manually
        Manually copy a prepared model file and queue it on a remote jobs server.
      - Add a Remote Job Server
        Add and configure an Altair PBS server to run jobs remotely.
      - Add a Remote Service Using HyperXtrude Job Manager
        Submit extrusion simulation on local or remote machines.
    - Submitting a Job
      Define and run an analyis using the Run Analysis tool.
    - Report Generation for Steady State Analysis
      Inspire Extrude creates a PDF report for Steady State analysis. This report explains different aspects of the die, how the material flows during the extrusion and its influence on extrusion load, temperature changes, flow imbalance, and productivity with various images.
    - Post-Processing
      Use the Show Analysis Results tool to view the results of an analysis in the Analysis Explorer. View and animate results, add callouts, and compare results from different runs.
    - Run Status
      View the status of the current run, as well runs for the current model that have not yet been viewed. To see all past runs, you need to view the run history.
    - Run History
      View, sort, open, and delete past runs for the current and previous models.
  - Understanding and Using Bearing Lines
    The goal of this process is to classify extracted bearing lines into different groups.
- Tool Deflection Analysis
  Setup and perform a Tool Deflection analysis.
- Quenching Analysis
  Setup and perform a quenching analysis.
- Reference
  Find information about material data blocks in GRF files.
- Tutorials
  Start using Inspire Extrude with our interactive tutorials.
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User Guide: Inspire Manufacturing

2021

Home
Inspire Extrude Metal
Get started with Inspire Extrude Metal.
Extrusion Analysis
Setup and perform an Extrusion analysis.
Performing Job Analysis
Use the Analysis tool to submit the job for analysis, inspect the job status, perform post-processing and review job history.
Run Options: Local vs. Remote
Choose whether to run jobs locally, in the cloud, or on a remote job server.
Add a Remote Service Using HyperXtrude Job Manager
Submit extrusion simulation on local or remote machines.

What's New
Get Started
Training
Inspire Extrude Metal
Inspire Extrude Polymer
Inspire Friction Stir Welding
Inspire Resin Transfer Molding

Add a Remote Service Using HyperXtrude Job Manager

Submit extrusion simulation on local or remote machines.

Creating a Remote Service
Editing Service
Deleting Service

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