Drop Test Module

eta/VPG’s Drop Test Simulation Module (DTM) is used to automatically define all boundary conditions for a drop test, which is ideal for packaging design, cell phone development, laptop computer development and many other consumer products.  DTM can be accessed from eta/VPG’s main menu by selecting DTM.

Create a Series of Simulations in One Command

• Drop, shock, vibration and pressure simulations
• Different angles
• Different drop heights
• Automatically calculate parameters and define related LS-DYNA cards 

Define Drop Direction

• Specify G & Drop Height-determines initial velocity
• CG is calculated and displayed once the DTM is entered
• Easily define the Drop Direction  
• Automatically orient the model so that the drop direction points to the –Z axis after it is defined

G Value

• DTM provides the default G value in current unit system
• DTM also gives an option for other value

Analysis Control

• Material library includes steel, aluminum, plastic, PCB and foam
• Simulation Start Height
• Duration time and steps in output
• Time history output, damping
• Batch Output
• Output a series input decks in similar conditions with different drop heights or angles
• Generate hundreds of thousands of elements in minutes.
• Reliable, proven results.