This function is used for real-time animation of displacement contour of blank compared to its initial shape. It is mainly used to check the springback value. See Figure 8.16.1.

Figure 8.16.1  Blank Distance

1.       REFERENCE FRAME

This function is used to specify the reference frame. The program calculates the blank distance between the reference frame and any other specified frame.

2.       COORDINATION OPTION

There are three checkboxes denoting the orientations of X, Y, and Z. For example, if X is selected, only the displacement along X-axis is calculated and displayed. The user can toggle on two or three options at one time. See Figure 8.16.2.

Figure 8.16.2  Blank Movement Plot