GUIDE & PIN

This function allows the user to create GUIDE and/or PIN in the eta/DYNAFORM. The guide and locator pin are utilized in metal stamping to prevent the blank from sliding during the binder wrap. The GUIDE & PIN dialog box is illustrated in Figure 10.6.1.

Figure 10.6.1  Guide and Pin dialog box

 

DIAMETER –Enable the user to define diameter of locator pin. The default diameter is set as 20 (mm).

 

NO. OF ELEM. –Enable the user to define number of elements along the circumference of locator pin or number of elements along the length of guide.

 

HEIGHT – Enable the user to define the height of the locator pin or guide.

 

There are three types of guides offered in eta/DYNAFORM: Locator, Guide One and Guide Two.