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.

Figure 8.5.4  Tools

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.