This function is used to display any possible skid mark left on the
blank as shown in Figure
8.12.1. Please refer to Section 8.1 and 8.2 for functions of other buttons.
Figure 8.12.1 Skid Mark Operation
1.
TRACE BETWEEN STEP
If the function is selected, one skid mark line per frame is displayed
on the blank. Otherwise, only two skid mark lines (original and final lines)
are plotted and displayed.
2.
DEFINE DRIVE LINE
This function allows the user to select the drive line(s) by cursor, select
window, polygon or free hand region. The drive line is usually defined on the
tool mesh (probably on the region where skid happens on the blank).
3.
EXPORT SKID LINE
This function allows the user to export the skid line to a line data
file. The program displays a save file dialog window for the user to enter the
file name and save the skid line in the eta/DYNAFORM Line Data format.
4.
MEASURE SKID LINE
This function is used to measure the distance between skid mark lines.
Figure
8.12.2 shows a typical plot result of Skid Mark Line. The first
position is labeled with red frames and the current position is labeled with
yellow frames.
5.
DEFINE PROJECT DIRECTION
This function is used to define local coordinate system and assign the project direction.
Figure 8.12.2 An example of Skid Mark