This function
is used to generate mating tool mesh from an existing tool mesh. It combines
the operations of copying or offsetting elements, creating parts, and adding
parts to the current tool definition.
Figure 10.2.11 Mating Tool dialog box
·
Select
Offset From Mating Tool to display the Mating Tool dialog box (as shown in Figure 10.2.11).
·
Toggle
the Include In Current Part checkbox on/off. If the option is toggled on, the
new copied or offset elements are included in the current part, which is
included in the current tool definition.
If the option is toggled off, a new part is automatically created and
added to the current tool definition.
·
The
Normal Offset option is used to offset the elements in normal direction. If
toggled on, the user can key in offset Thickness.
·
The
user can set the location of the new tool along the stroke direction by
inputting Distance. The distance is measured from the original tool mesh.
·
To
offset or copy elements, hit Apply button.
·
Select
OK to exit the dialog box.