Die Design Menu: Die Tools Group

Access: Open this group of functions from the following location:

  • Select Die Design > Tools from the menu bar. Select the required function.

This is a general group of tools used for die operations.

The following functions are available in this group:

Add Binder Part

Add a binder part that holds the binder faces. These are the peripheral faces that are created to assist in the design of forming punches and will later on be used to cut the punches and matrix.

Assign Comp.

Assign predefined attributes to selected plates or components, according to their role.

Cut Active

Cut a part by active and parting surfaces of an opening direction.

Die Forces

Calculate, display, and manipulate die forces.

Information

Display tooltip information about the selected entities.

Move Assembly

Move an assembly component around.

Setup

Open the Setup table and define default parameters in the die-related tabs.

Update Setup Bounding Data

Update the size of the bounding box around the work part(s) that are shown in the Setup Mold Layout tab.

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