The Tools page is illustrated in Figure 8.5.4. This function enables the user to create bend die, clamp die, die insert, and pressure die and wiper die for bending simulation.
Length: length of tool
Gap: gap between tool and outer diameter of tube
In addition, the user is allowed to click the check box for each tool to decide whether to create this tool. All the check boxes are checked by default. However, the creation of Mandrel assembly and Push Assist is determined according to the process requirements.
Gap: gap between mandrel and inner diameter of tube
Shaft length: shaft length
Ball number: ball number
Ball interval: ball interval
Ball width: ball width
Gap of ball: gap between ball and inner diameter of tube
Create: create tool mesh.
Delete: delete tool mesh.
Note: The tool mesh parameters are determined by the bending list and tube mesh, so the user must enter the bending list and create tube mesh first, and then create tool mesh. After the mesh is generated, click OK to enter into Rotary Bending. All the meshes will be assigned automatically to the corresponding tools.