Hello everyone,
I am currently working on a 3D printing simulation (Fused Deposition Modeling) using the AM Modeler plugin in ABAQUS and have encountered an error during the datacheck analysis that I am hoping to get some insight on
Project Overview: My goal is to simulate the FDM process for a part. The workflow I am following is:
CAD: The part geometry was created in SolidWorks.
Slicing: The model was exported to Ultimaker Cura to generate the G-code.
The key slicing parameters were:
Layer Height: 0.3 mm
Infill Density: 60%
Nozzle Speed: 10 mm/s
Simulation Setup:
The G-code was processed using the generateEventSeries.py script to create an .inp file, which was then converted to a .csv event series file for ABAQUS.
ABAQUS Model:
In ABAQUS, I defined the following parameters for the AM Modeler:
Mesh Size: 0.3 mm
Bead Height: 0.3 mm
Bead Width: 0.6 mm Activation
Offset: 0.1 mm
Error Encountered: When I run a datacheck analysis, the job fails with the following error from the Toolpath-mesh intersection module: "Event series name: Event series-1_UMD_1 Segment length in local y or z cannot be zero or negative."
Troubleshooting Attempts: I have reviewed the generated event series and attempted to identify segments with non-positive and 0 lengths, delete it, but the still got that problem.
Request for Assistance: Has anyone ever encountered this specific error before? I would be grateful for any advice on how to resolve it.
For anyone who would like to examine the input files, I have shared the G-code and the resulting CSV event series file here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RlZh1gFB7Bj-uvCnkN63PzFdieOWBelu?usp=sharing
Thank you in advance for your time and expertise.
