Does anyone know about axis-symmetric topology optimization?

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ABAQUS lacks a specific axis-symmetric restriction, although it can handle 2D axis symmetric models in the PART section. The discussion centers on the potential for optimizing a full 3D element model using axis symmetry, particularly when loads and boundary conditions are applied to a specific zone. Participants inquire about available software or methodologies that could facilitate this optimization. CAD is suggested as a tool for part creation, with Polyworks mentioned as a popular software for measuring produced parts. The conversation highlights the need for effective solutions in axis-symmetric topology optimization.
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ABAQUS provides geometric restrictions such as a planer, rotational, and other symmetric,
but there is no axis symmetric restriction.
I know that the 2D axis symmetric element model could be possible to make in PART section.
But I want to know that a full 3D element model could be optimized by axis symmetric, because the load and boundary condition is applied in a specific zone like the figure below. (If the load is applied 2D model, it will apply to all elements of the same orbit location.
Is there a software or methodology that this can be implemented?

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I assume you are using CAD to make the part. I have sold machines to MEASURE parts produced for size, shape and surface texture parameters. A popular software used with a manual coordinate measurement ARM is Polyworks. After you paint the part with a laser, various parameters may be scrutinized. Flatness squareness size out-of - roundness, diameter, concentricity etc. There are many softwares available for this.
 
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