hf_getdrawbeadforce

Calculates and returns the draw bead forces.

Syntax

hf_getdrawbeadforce material_name thickness height radius shoulder_radius friction type

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Query

Description

This command returns the locking condition, restraint force, closure force and final force.

Inputs

material_name: Name for the material
thickness: Blank thickness
height: Draw bead height
radius: Draw bead radius
shoulder_radius: Shoulder radius
friction: Friction
type: Shape type:; 1 - round; 2 - step; 3 - square

Example

set returnValue [hf_getdrawbeadforce “CRDQ” 1.0 1.0 6.25 6.25 0.125 1]
set locking [ lindex $ returnValue 0 ]
set restraint [ lindex $ returnValue 1 ]
set closure [ lindex $ returnValue 2 ]
set final [ lindex $ returnValue 3 ]

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:

if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}