In Generative Design, you can now set the desired minimum feature size for the resulting geometry, effectively controlling the optimization thickness.

Key features include:

  • Minimum Feature Size Constraint: Allows you to specify the minimum feature size for each design criterion in your chosen units. The recommended value is 3 times the element size, with no upper limit.
  • Generative Tree Listing: The minimum feature size is listed under Additional Information for the design criteria node in the Generative Tree.

Previously, it was not possible to control the minimum thickness of the optimized shape, often resulting in very thin features that were difficult to manufacture or caused areas of weakness.

Benefits:

  • Define the minimum feature size for optimization to better capture design intent.
  • Control the resulting geometry’s thickness, avoiding thin-walled structures in the optimization process.

Creo Parametric 11.0.0.0

User Interface Location:

1.In the Generative Design application, click Add Design Criteria. The Design Criteria dialog box opens.

2.Under Design Constraints, click Add Constraints

3.Under Geometric Constraints, select Minimum Feature Size from the list.

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