SOLIDWORKS Simulation - Topology Optimization

Learn about the topology optimization tool in SOLIDWORKS Simulation for stiffness optimization. We will explore the setup process for topology optimization and contrast the results with traditional parametric optimization methods for a cantilevered bracket. Quick Tip presented by Arunachalam Thiraviam of GoEngineer.

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[stephensmith]

I REALLY enjoyed this vid.  Thanks.  I noticed that you applied your own aesthetics to the topologically optimised bracket, enhancing its appearance very much.  I think the relationship between topological optimisation and engineers' aesthetics is very interesting.  The T-O.ed bracket looks a lot better after you applied your design judgement to it.  Somehow I would trust it more than the more 'bone-like' solution which Solidworks generated to begin with.  I guess everybody has implicit feelings for things, even we non-engineers...

[connorhinson]

5:20 how did you go from the weird looking one to the smooth design. The first one doesn’t look clean enough for display

[gabrielmds]

Excelente vídeo. Parabéns! Fron Brasil

[LuanScalco]

amazing!
great job, best regards, BRASIL

[AshkanMehrizi]

Thanks
You solved my problem easily by your describtion❤

[CurrencyPrime]

Hi, I'd like to point out that this simulation is very flawed and I see this in many "tutorials" of this kind. I actually don't think that I saw a single video where such a showcase was properly done. The reason is that you miss-use cylindrical constraints while you need a contact or proper spring model. Have a look at the top left corner. Where do you think it would break? Now look where you vonmises stresses are higher, would you not expect the exact opposite?

[matthewtrusler]

Such a great, to the point video. Thanks so much

[garykapoor]

Whenever I try to run the Topology Optimization study i get an error that says "Result Files are not available. You may have to re-run the study..."


Any idea how to rectify this issue?

[JaderVlog]

How can I set maximum angles restriction for 3d printing without helpers?

[habibullahyasin]

hi sir why i cannot open the topology on the new study

[nassuh]

Why the topology study is grayed out and I can’t click on it?

[sidphillips]

whats happens from 5:14 to 5:22 ?? How i can do that ??

[stephensmith]

Can you confirm whether or not harmonic resonance be optimised?

[KelJY_Group]

Great Video. How you make the cantilever

[shekharchhawsaria]

What's wrong wit the video between 5:0 to5:10

[dexqwkn]

Really nice video. I followed step by step, but i keep geting a "Static solver failed" after i hit the "run this study". Any idea?

[KyleDB]

It seems very limited, no stress constraints, other objective functions?


I've used the one in Abaqus and it lets you set virtually any combination of objectives and constraints you can come up with

[dharamkarsaiabhishek]

can u suggest me how a topology optimization is done to obtain compliant gripper

[pradhumnj]

Please can you tell the dimensions of this cantilever beam.

[sahilsave]

Is there a way to carry out similar process without decreasing the thickness of the material. We generally laser cut the plates thus making it difficult to change thickness.