How to create a mapped mesh in a chain link model with stud.

[Francisco Carvalho]

Hello all! 

I'm using Ansys APDL.

In the figure below I have I/4 of the chain link. There are 3 volumes.

In the first volume (on the right) I can create the mapped mesh without a problem via VSWEEP

The stud volume the same thing: it can be done a mapped meshed easy (vsweep).

The problem is the second volume, the one that is connected with the stud.

Is it possible to create a mapped mesh (bricks) in this part of the link?

The stud and the upper part of the chain link are glue via bollean operation

Thanks in advanced.

 

[dlooman]

No, it's not possible with APDL meshing tools.  You could get a hex dominant mesh in WB/Mechanical.

[Francisco Carvalho]

 

Thanks for your reply Diooman! I’ll check it.

Francisco