Blank on Binder

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Select Die Design > Geometry Manipulation > Blank on Binder from the menu bar.

  • Select Geometry Manipulation > Blank on Binder from the following Die Design Guide: Die Process Design Guide (Forming).

Blank a set of adjacent stitched and skinned faces on the extension of other sets of faces, using finite element analysis (FEA).

This function uses a finite element enginefinite element engine for blanking (flanging) a given set of adjacent stitched skinned faces and then create a contour on another set of faces, based on the material properties and thickness.

The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) engine used in the DieDesign application is based on technology supplied by the Forming Technologies Inc (FTI) 3rd party engine. For additional information on FTI, see www.forming.com.

The finite element engine is used in the following functions:

Whenever the finite element engine is used, resultant forces are calculated and stored for usage in the Die Forces operation.

Force Calculation: The force calculation employed depends on the type of operation being calculated. For additional information and to define some of the values used in force calculations, see the Die Force Calculation Preferences.

Correction Factor: A Die Preference option enables the setting of a default Correction Factor to manipulate forces calculated by the finite element engine. The forces displayed in the above mentioned functions will be multiplied by this factor.

Note: The binder object may contain any type of faces but for best results it is recommended that the binder object contains only smooth, planar and cylindrical faces.

Two types of Blank on Binder operations exist,

Local blank on Binder

In this exampleexample you select specific faces (marked in yellow) and create an extension of the blue faces. The result is the blanking of the yellow faces on the binder.


                 

                  

 

Global Blank on Binder

In this exampleexample you select all the faces and create a binder of these faces. The result is wire body that represents the blanking of the yellow faces on the binder.


             

             

 

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide for Blank on Binder.

   Tip: You can open the Feature Guide at any time by right-clicking the mouse in the graphic display area.

Required Step 1 : Pick the binder body.

Required Step 2 : Pick the faces to blank.

Required Step 3 : Set the parameters and define the material side.

Optional Step 1 : Define the forming conditions.

Optional Step 2 : Pick the points to be transferred.

Optional Step 3 : Show the analysis results.

Optional Step 4 : Change the tipping direction.

Detailed Interaction

See Options and Results.

 

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.