Drawbead 

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

  • Select Die Design > Geometry Manipulation > Drawbead from the menu bar.

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

Create drawbeads to control material flow into the die cavity, forcing stretching and limiting cracking and wrinkling in the stamped part.

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide for Drawbead.

 

   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 Drawbead centerline.

 

Required Step 2

Pick a smooth binder object.

 

Required Step 3

Define Drawbead parameters and select ends to taper down.

Detailed Interaction

See Options and Results.

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