This
function allows the user to visually check the die design according to the
minimum tip angle and minimum draw depth. The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 7.6.1.
Figure 7.6.1 Die Design Check dialog box
CHECK TIP (PART DEPTH)
This option is based on a flat
blank. The function is similar to the part depth contour display of tipping
function described in Section 7.1.6.
Click on the PLOT button to display
the part depth contour for the die design.
CHECK TIP (TRIM ANGLE)
This option calculates and displays the trim
angle of a part at typically 30 degrees to the forming direction. It checks the maximum angle for direct trim.
Click on the PLOT button to display the contour of the trim angle. Red color
indicates the area needs cam trim, while blue indicates direct trim.
CHECK DISTANCE (DIE AND BINDER)
This function checks the draw depth relative
to the binder surface. The binder must be defined in the database prior to
performing Check Distance operation. This
function does not work if the binder surface has been trimmed by the Binder
Trim function.
Click on the Plot button to display a distance contour for the distance between
the die and binder.
DIRECTION
This function enables the user to select a draw
direction: Global Coordinate System (GCS) or Local Coordinate System (LCS).
DISPLAY OPTION
This function controls the result
display. Refer to the eta/POST User’s Manual for a detailed description of the
display options.