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MoldDesign

CimatronE9.0 User Guide


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CimatronE 9.0 MoldDesign User Guide i

Table of Contents

Mold Project............................................................................................................................................ 1

CimatronE Mold Project ...................................................................................................................... 1

Mold Project Basics ............................................................................................................................. 1Mold Project Basics......................................................................................................................... 1

Mold Project Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................. 2

MoldDesign.......................................................................................................................................... 5

CimatronE MoldDesign................................................................................................................... 5

Working in MoldDesign.................................................................................................................. 6

Working in MoldDesign ...........................................................................................................................6

Tips and Tricks..........................................................................................................................................7

Mold Tools................................................................................................................................................9

MoldDesign Menu Options - by Version................................................................................................52

E 5 MoldDesign Tools ............................................................................................................................53MoldDesign Functions .................................................................................................................. 72

MoldDesign Functions............................................................................................................................72

Xelerate Guide ........................................................................................................................................77

MoldDesign Guide..................................................................................................................................81

Setup (MoldDesign)................................................................................................................................84

Layout .....................................................................................................................................................88

Mold Base ...............................................................................................................................................94

Add Active Parts ...................................................................................................................................117

Add Mold Component ..........................................................................................................................129

Cooling Design .....................................................................................................................................143

Runner Design.......................................................................................................................................180

Ejection Design.....................................................................................................................................210

Add Mold Component > Slide Units / New Slider ...............................................................................228

Pocket Design .......................................................................................................................................231

BOM .....................................................................................................................................................255

Switching Environments (Switch to Parting - Switch to MoldDesign) ................................................264

Parting .............................................................................................................................................. 266

Parting Functions......................................................................................................................... 266

Xelerate Guide ......................................................................................................................................266

Setup (MoldDesign)..............................................................................................................................271

Layout ...................................................................................................................................................275

Export to Part ........................................................................................................................................282

Export Parting Faces .............................................................................................................................287

Switching Environments (Switch to Parting - Switch to MoldDesign) ................................................297

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 299

Index..................................................................................................................................................... 313


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CimatronE 9.0 MoldDesign User Guide 1

Mold Project

CimatronE Mold Project

The CimatronE Mold Project is a work environment methodology that provides a flexible

environment, enabling the creation of active parts and mold components for complex molds. Thismethodology uses the concept of concurrent engineering to achieve faster time-to-market capability.

The unique Mold Project methodology enables parting to be done in the assembly environment, andallows easy switching between the MoldDesign and Parting environments, and vice versa.

MoldDesign

Parting

Mold Project Basics

Mold Project BasicsThe following links explain the Mold Project Setup Wizard, and the MoldDesign Menu Options - by

Versions.

Mold Project Setup Wizard

MoldDesign Menu Options - by Version


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Mold Project Setup Wizard

This wizard assists you in setting up a new Mold Project by prompting you to define the appropriateparameters.

An Assembly file is then opened. The Assembly Name you defined in the wizard is displayed in theassembly tree on the left of the screen and the Parting Guide is displayed on the right side of the screen.

Upon completion of the Mold Project Setup Wizard, continue with the Mold Project creation using

the Parting Guide and MoldDesign Guide to guide you through the logical order.

Notes:

The Parting Guide is displayed initially, to start with the Parting process, however a Switchto MoldDesign option enables you to hide the Parting Guide and display the MoldDesign

Guide. (A Switch to Parting option, in the MoldDesign Guide, enables you to do theopposite).

A MoldDesign assembly is a regular CimatronE assembly, with all of its available tools.

General Interaction

The Mold Project Setup Wizard dialog is displayed:

Define the following parameters (the CimatronE Assembly

name and, if required, a Folder name and/or a Layout Part):

1. Define the Assembly Name for the new file.When you have named the assembly, you will be able

to define the location of the assembly by using the

browser button . If no location has been defined,

the last used location is the default.If required, you can now press the OK button tocontinue to the next stage. (A Layout Part must be

defined at some stage, either now in the Mold ProjectSetup Wizard, or in the next step in the mold

project).

2. The Folder Name and Layout Part are optional at thisstage.

If you select the Create a new folder box, and/or the

Create New Part box, default Folder and Layout Partnames are displayed. These names are automatically

created, based on the Name Generator fields definedin the MoldDesign Preferences.

3. You can either create a new Layout Part, or browse

using the open file button , to add one of your own

layout parts or select one of the predefined layoutparts supplied by Cimatron. This is a preliminary

layout which can be edited in later phases of the mold

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Cimatron are placed in folderC:\Cimatron\CimatronE\Data\dat\Molddata\Layout-

parts in the Inch and MM folders.

4. Set the units of measurement for the new assembly.

The units will be those of the active part, or aredefined in the Preferences if an active part was not

selected.

5. Click the Preferences button to change theMoldDesign Preferences, if required.

6. Click the Mold Project Setup Parameters buttonto display the setup parameters if required.

7. Click the appropriate confirmation button:

Cancel and exit the dialog.OK; accept the data in the dialog and continue with

the Mold Project creation using the Parting Guide and

MoldDesign Guide to guide you through the logical

order.

If you have not defined a location for the assembly by using the browser button , the CimatronEExploreris displayed. Select a folder into which all the assembly files, for this project, will be created

The assembly file is opened with the Assembly Name displayed in the Assembly Tree on the left of the

screen. An additional sub-assembly, _Parting, is created in the Assembly Tree.


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If a Layout part hasnot been defined, the

tree structure shown

on the left is created.

If a Layout part hasbeen defined,

additional items are

added to the tree - a

Layout part in the

Assembly tree and a

Parting tabcontaining the

Parting tree.

In the CimatronE Explorer, these appear as follows (in the example below, a Layout part has beenadded):


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MoldDesign

CimatronE MoldDesign

Using CimatronE's MoldDesign application, you can automate the mold design process.

The design of the mold assembly consists of two main

design tasks:

1. Design of active components, which form theshape of the molded part.

2. Design of the mold base, which includes plates,guides, the cooling, injection and ejection

systems and other mechanical systems, whichlocate or move the mold components.

These two tasks are closely related and may require frequent interaction as the shape; size andthe general configuration of the active parts define and affect all the mold components and

subsystems.

Unlike the active components of the mold, which are unique, a typical mold base consists of manystandard parts that can be obtained from several manufacturers.

Convenient access to such catalogs, the ability to extend and modify them and an intelligentsearch and selection capabilities are critical elements of CimatronE's MoldDesign application.

The design of a mold consists of the following:

1. Adding the base (mold configuration)

2. Adding active parts and designing the layout.

3. Systems designing (cooling, injection, ejection)

4. Designing slider and lifter mechanisms

5. Adding standard catalog parts and sub-systems (screws, pins, etc.)

6. Designing and adding non-standard parts and sub-systems7. Creating outputs (Drafting, NC, BOM)

The order in which these tasks are performed may vary from organization to organization; it may also

vary according to the mold type.


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What would you like to do?

MoldDesign Setup

Wizard

The MoldDesign Set-Up Wizard dialog is displayed.

This dialog enables you to define the part file for which

you wish to create a mold.

The MoldDesign Guide is then displayed. This is located

on the rightside of the CimatronE window and enablesyou to follow the logical steps of the mold design

process, from start to finish.

Add Active Parts Add the active parts to MoldDesign sub-assemblies.

Reposition Active Parts Reposition the active parts in the mold assembly.

Re-center Active Parts Re-center all the active parts in the mold assembly. Theactive parts are re-centered so that the MoldCS is in the

middle.

Mold Base Define ordelete a mold configuration.

Pocket Design Create a compatible hole for an insert.

Add Mold Component Add mold components, such as mold parts, screws,

injection and ejection devices and slide units.

Cooling Design Create cooling tunnels in the selected objects.

BOM Output to a Bill of Materials.

Mold Tools These consists ofSaving the Mold Configuration and

defining the Mold Rules.

Working in MoldDesign

Working in MoldDesign

The following links provide additional information for working in the MoldDesign environment:

Tips and Tricks

Mold Tools

MoldDesign Menu Options - by VersionE 5 MoldDesign Tools


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Tips and Tricks

1. Add Active:

a. UCS position / orientation: If the position / orientation of the Mold UCS is not asrequired, return to the parting process, use the Work CS function and then export the

Mold Component again.

b. Give your files a short name. It will make the searching process easier on the tree.

2. Activation:

a. Most of the MoldDesign operations are related to the active assembly! Remember toactivate the required assembly before the following operations:

Pocket

Cooling

Add Mold Component3. Pocket / Cooling:

General: These operations work in a similar way. In both cases MoldDesign first automatically

creates a new part (Cooling part, Pocket part). Then the assembly cut operation uses this part asthe cutting object. In both cases, the analysis of the object to be cut is also automatic.

a. The "Pocket / Cooling Part" will be created in the active assembly and will cut onlyparts in its assembly scope.

b. Associative: In the event of any Associative problem, go to the relevant "assembly cut"operation, edit and approve.

c. Pocket: Unknown pocket type: try to select only horizontal faces that define the required

insert boundaries. The simplest selection is recommended, such as the upper and

lower horizontal faces.

The pocket type recognition is done according to the selected entities and the Z

direction of the original object.

d. Cooling:

It is advisable to create the cooling system after you have already added theejector, screws and other parts to your mold . By doing this you can use the

MoldDesign Visual Analysis more efficiently


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Edit Cooling Cut: The list of objects to be cut is not changed during the editingoperation. This means that if the original channel cut a group of parts, then you

edit the sketch so that it now cuts other parts, you have to update the list of the

objects that are cut by the Cooling Cut edit feature.

Using an existing cooling sketch as a reference (useful for the creation of similarchannels in parallel planes): Activate the cooling part, pick the cooling sketch

and select "show sketch" in the popup submenu (right mouse click).

Drill Extension / Drilled Bottom: To achieve the require result use a combination

of the Drilled / Flat bottom, Drill extension On/Off and the sketch skeleton lines.

3D cooling channels: You can create a 3D "Composite Curve" in the required

"Cooling Part", then activate the Cooling Channel, to create the channels, in the

relevant assembly and select the "Composite Curve" as the cooling sketch.

Instance: Design the cooling in one instance only. The channel will be created in

all instances. If you want to design a different cooling channel for each instance,use the "save as" option before adding them to the assembly.

4. Add Mold Component / Ejectors:

a. Ejectors of a different length / shape should not be added together in one step asinstances. In this case, add every different ejector separately. You can easily do this by

using the "Apply" button when adding catalog parts.

5. Add Mold Component / Unselect: to unselect the locating face or cancel the locationoperation, switch to another locating option and then return and select the new face.

6. Multi Cavity:

There are 2 main options for designing multiple cavity molds:a. Instance: Using exactly the same parts (data) in each cavity. This means that every

operation that is done in one part will automatically be done in all the other instances. In

this case when designing the cooling system, for example, do it in one insert only andthe created channel will be created in all other instances. Then design the cooling system

in the plate for all instances together. It is recommended that you use this option when

the inserts (including cooling, runner, holes and so on) are exactly the same.

b. "Save as": Using different parts (data) in each cavity. This means that every part isindependent. In this case you can design a different cooling, runner, hole and so on, for

each cavity.

7. Instance / Save As:

a. Note that when adding a catalog part, each group of parts added at each iteration, will besaved as separate instances.

b. When doing the same with CimatronE Explorercomponents, all the added parts (in alliterations) will be the same instance.


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Mold Tools

Mold Tools

A number of tools are available.

These consist of:

Save

Configuration

Save a previously created mold configuration.

Mold Rules Rules are used to automate part of the stage of the Add Mold Component

process.

Mold Information Display relevant information regarding the current mold.

Save Configuration

Save Configuration


This process comprises the following steps:

1. Defining the configuration type.

2. Naming the components, including defining theplate names and also the optional anddependent components.

3. Defining other optional components.

4. Defining the mandatory components.5. Defining the dependencies between dependent and other components.

Once the configuration process has been saved, you can return to it and, by scrolling to the appropriatedialog (using the Next buttons) edit it and re-save it, or save it under a different name.


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Save Configuration: Configuration Type

The Configuration dialog is displayed.

1. Select the required plate configuration.

2. Define the Units (mm / inch).

3. Press Next. TheNaming Components dialog is displayed.


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Naming Components

Save Configuration: Naming Components

When defining the MoldDesign Save Configuration, once the Configuration Type has been selected,

the Naming Components dialog is displayed.

This dialog contains three data entry areas:

1. Defining Plate Names

2. Defining Optional Components

3. Defining Dependent Components


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Example of a completed dialog:

Press Next to display the next step in the configuration process.


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Save Configuration: Plate Names

Define the specific plate (catalog number) that is associated with a plate name.

1. The system automatically prompts you for the specific plate that is to be associated with a plate

name, or you can use the pull down to select the plate.Press Select.

2. Using the plate diagram (above) as a prompt, pick the specific plate in the mold that is to beassociated with the appropriate plate name (in this case plate E1).


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The picked plate (E1) is entered into the configuration and the plate information is displayed(plate type and location within the assembly file).

3. The system then automatically prompts you for the next plate. Press Select and pick the nextplate (E2).

The plate is entered into the configuration.


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The Plate Name area will eventually contain all the plates in the mold configuration.


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Save Configuration: Optional Components

Define the optional components to be loaded with the configuration.

1. The system automatically prompts you for the specific component that is to be associated with a

component name, or you can use the dropdown list to select the component.Press Select.

2. Pick the component in the mold that is to be associated with the appropriate component (in thiscase Leader Pin).


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The component is entered into the configuration. Note that the component was recognized as aFixed Side component.

The Optional Components area will eventually contain all the optional components in the moldconfiguration.


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Save Configuration: Dependent Components

Define the dependent components to be loaded with the configuration. Later on, a dependency will beset between these components and other components (for example a cap screw). This means that

whenever the cap screw is loaded, the dependent component is also loaded.

1. Enter the name of the dependent component (for example Washer A) and press Select.

2. Pick the washer component in the mold.

The component is entered into the configuration.


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Save Configuration: Optional Configurations

Other components may be added to the components already associated with a component name.

The Optional Components dialog is displayed.

For example, in the dialog below, plate K10 is the only plate that can be loaded with the clamping plateP1. This dialog enables you to add other components, so that when loading the clamping plate P1, youwill be able to choose between a number of available plates.


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To add optional components:

1. Press the Select from Catalog button.

2. The CimatronE Exploreris displayed, showing the catalog components.

a. Browse to the appropriate Catalog.

b. Select the Catalog, Category and Sub Category to display the appropriate components, in thiscase Clamping Plates.

c. Select a component (in this case K12).

d. Press Select.


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3. The Optional Components dialog is displayed again showing the added component.

Select the component name (P1), select the added component (K12) and press the arrow button

to add the component to the component name (P1).

Component K12 has now been added to the clamping plate P1. This means that when loading the

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4. Add other components as required.

5. Select the Ejection plates are optional in loading box.

This will display the Include ejection plates option when defining the plate size and types

during the loading of a new mold base.

If the Ejection plates are optional in loading box is unselected, the Include ejection plates

option is grayed out.6. Press Next to define the mandatory and optional components of the mold.


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Save Configuration: Load Optional Components

Define which of the optional components, that were added during the component naming process, are

to be mandatory components (components that must be loaded with the configuration). Mandatory

and optional components appear during the Add Components stage, when loading a new Mold Base.

The Mandatory Components dialog is displayed:


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1. To make an optional component into a mandatory component, select the optional componentand press the arrow button.

2. When you have finished defining mandatory components, press the Next button to definedependencies between components.

Note: During the Add Components stage, when loading a new Mold Base, the mandatorycomponents appear grayed out. Optional components can be selected as required.


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Save Configuration: Load Dependent Components

Define dependencies between components. This means that when loading a specific component,

another (dependent) component, will also be loaded.The Driven Components dialog is displayed:

Use the dropdown menus to define the dependency between components.

1. On the right, select the component that must be loaded when the component on the left isloaded.


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In the example above, the Washer A (which was previously defined as a dependent component

during theNaming stage) will automatically be loaded whenever the screw is loaded.

Using the example above, the Driven Components dialog now appears as follows:

2. When you have finished defining mandatory components, press the Next button to set thelocation of the components.

Note: The Fill Configuration Data dialog (of the new mold base configuration) is displayed after a

slight delay.


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Set Components Locations

Save Configuration: Set Component Locations

Set the location of components.

This involves:

1. Selecting a family of components (Family Name) and setting the number of holes in eachfamily of components (Family Type).

2. Defining the location of holes for each component (Group No.).

Example of how this information is used:

Once this information is set and a mold configuration is defined, the Part Locations tab shows thelocation of the holes allocated in this stage of the Wizard, before loading the configuration.


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The Set Component Locations dialog is displayed:

When you have finished defining the location of the components, press the Finishbutton to define anew mold base configuration.


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Save Configuration: Set Components Locations

Select Family of Components

Select a family of components (Family Name) and set the number of holes in each family of

components (Family Type).

1. Select a family of components from the Family Name dropdown menu. For example:

In this case, the Guide components family consists ofthe Leader pins and the Leader pin bushing.

2. Set the number of holes in each family of components, from the Family Type dropdown menu.For example:

In this case, Type 4 is the amount of holes that are created

in each plate, i.e. four holes - one for each of thecomponents.

3. Press the Add Family button to add the selected family of components into the Familieswindow.


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4. A reference plate now needs to be selected. The data of the reference plate will be used asdefault values, while modifying the families values while loading the configuration.

Press the Reference Plate button and pick a plate.

In the example below, the top plate of a mold plate is picked.

The data of the top plate is displayed in the dialog.

Continue the Set Components Locations process by defining the location of holes for each component

(Group No.).


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Save Configuration: Set Components Locations

Define Location of Holes

Define the location of holes (groups) for each component (Group No.). In the Family Type dropdown

menu, Type 4 was selected, i.e. four holes (groups) - one for each of the components.

This means that, in our example, there are four groups, corresponding to the corner holes in the plates.

The holes are picked from the top right corner in an anti-clockwise motion as shown below.

1. Select Group No. 1 and press the Pick Entity button.

2. Now pick the hole associated with Group 1 - hole 1 shown above.

Double click the edges of a hole to show the plate's dimensions. Only one group member can beselected for each plate. This means that Group number 1 can contain one hole in the A plate and

one hole on hole in the B plate. When relocated, the group's holes will move together.

a. Show only Plate A:


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b. Zoom into the area by hole 1 andfirstpick the hole's X dimension and then pick the Ydimension.

The dimensions appear in the table in the order they are picked. They appear in the table as

the Lp (Leader pin) x1 and Lp y1.

c. Repeat the selection process for:

Hole 2:

Hole 3:

Hole 4:


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d. Repeat the process for Plate B.

Click the Plate B Group 1 X dimension and then the Y dimension.

Repeat this for the other three holes.

e. If required, repeat this process for any other plate.

At the end of the hole definition process, the dialog would look as follows:


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3. To view a group, press the Show Group button.

In this case, the edges for Group 3 are highlighted.


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4. At the end of the component location process, press the Finish button to define a new moldbase configuration.


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New Mold Base Configuration

Save Configuration: New Mold Base Configuration

Defining a new mold base configuration consists of:

1. Defining the new configuration parameters

2. Defining the catalog components that will be associated with the new configuration

3. Using the new configuration when defining a mold base.

The new mold base configuration will then be displayed as one of the possible configurations when

defining a mold base.


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Save Configuration: Define a New Mold Base Configuration

Define a new mold base configuration. This new configuration will be displayed in the Mold Base

Plate Set Wizard when loading a new mold base.Defining a new mold base configuration entails setting the:

Configuration Name

Record NameTable Name

Catalog details.

The Fill Configuration Data dialog is displayed.

Note: The Fill Configuration Data dialog (of the new mold base configuration) is displayed after

a slight delay.

Define the new:

Configuration Name

Record NameTable Name

Catalog details


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Configuration Name

Define the new Configuration name.

This name will appear in the list of configuration types in the Item dropdown menu in the Mold-base

Plate Set Wizard.

For example:


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Record Name

Define the Record Name for each component. This consists of the Length and Width of each mold

size.

1. Define the Record Name.

2. Press the Add button.

3. The Record Name is added to the record list.

Use the Add orRemove buttons to include or remove the record name in the record list.

When the record name is added to the record list, a suffix is added to

the name. This suffix is defined in the Table Name section of thisdialog. This combined Record and Table Name will make up the

Catalog entry name (the configuration size).

When you select the new configuration in the Item box, these records will appear in the list of

configuration types in the Category Code dropdown menu in the Mold-base Plate Set Wizard.

For example:

If the K-Series Item is selected, the K-Series specificCatalog Codes are displayed in the dropdown

menu.


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If the new K-Series-B52 Item is selected, the K-Series-B52 specificCatalog Codes are displayed inthe dropdown menu.

Configuration Category

The Configuration Category of the mold base is displayed.

This is the same as that defined in the Mold-base Plate Set Wizard.

For example:

Table Name

If required, define the suffix that will be added onto each Record Name.


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This combined Record and Table Name will make up the Catalog entry name (the configuration size).

For example:

Catalog

Define the Catalogs that will be used by the configuration.

Set the following Catalog information:

Catalog: The catalog containing the parts used in the new configuration.

Configuration

Folder:

The folder where the new configuration is saved. When you have finished

defining the new mold base configuration, an .elt file is saved to this folder(in this case the file name would be K-Series-B52__9 Plates B.elt).

Note: Set the Catalog information in the following order:

Catalog

Catalog Folder

When you have finished defining the mold base configuration, press OK to start setting Catalogparameters for each of the Record Names defined.


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Save Configuration: New Mold Base Configuration - Catalog Data

Define which data (size) of catalog components will be associated with the current configuration size.This involves setting the Catalog parameters for each of the Record Names defined when creating a

new mold base configuration.

The Catalog display of the CimatronE Exploreris shown.

To define specific catalog parameters for a Record Name:

1. Select a Record Name in the Name column. The appropriate Catalog Parameters are displayed(in this case, the various plate types that are available).


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2. Select a plate type in the Catalog Table column and select the Record box. The Add ListValues button is displayed.

3. Press the Add List Values button to display a new window.


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4. Select all rows that are the same size as the record (in this case 156x156) and press the OKbutton.

5. The plate parameters are listed for this specific plate type (K20).


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Press the Record column arrow button for the K20 row. The values that you selected in step 4are displayed. Select the appropriate value.

6. Repeat this process for each plate in the configuration size (from step 2 to 5).

7. Repeat this process for all the configuration sizes (from step 1 to 6).

8. Press the OK button when finished.


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Using the New Configuration

When defining a new mold base use the new mold base configuration that you have created.

Note: Restart CimatronE before using the new mold base configuration.

The new mold configuration can be selected when defining a mold base type and size. Select theappropriate Catalog Root and Plate Type, to display the new mold configuration name under the Item

dropdown menu (in this case K-Series_B52).

When you select the new configuration in the Item box, the appropriate Catalog Codes become

available.

Example:

If the K-Series Item is selected, the K-Series specific Catalog Codes are displayed in the

dropdown menu.

If the new K-Series-B52 Item is selected, the K-Series-B52 specific Catalog Codes are displayed

in the dropdown menu.


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Mold Rules

Mold Rules

Mold Rules can be used to automate the Add Mold Component process. MoldDesign will

automatically select the location and the size of components that contain a suitable rule.

This means that if the component you are adding has a mold rule applied to it, part of the Add Mold

Component process may be completed automatically.

The rule definition is based on the sub category type of the added component . For example, all

components which assigned to the Ejectors Pin Sub category have the same rule.

Mold rules are divided into two categories, Location Rules and Size Rules.

Location Rules

1. The rule defines on which plane the component is located.

2. An optional definition is on which point on the face the component will get its final position.

3. When you add a component that has a rule, MoldDesign automatically selects the plane (whichis defined in the rule) and selects a point on the plane (if it was defined in the rule).

Size Rules

1. Size rules define the parametric relation between the added part and other components that arealready in the assembly.

2. The rule defines a parametric relation between one of the new component dimensions to othercomponent dimensions in the assembly. For example, a rule can define that the length of theSupport Pillars is equal to the width of the Riser plate.


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Rules Editor

The Rules Editor dialog is displayed:

Location Rules Size Rules

Creating a new rules set

1. Press the New Set button to display the Save Set As dialog:

Enter the new rules set name:


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a. Location Rule:

i. Enter the rule name in the Rule Name field.

ii. Enter the rule description in the Description field.

iii. Enter the added component name by pressing the upperPick button andselecting the required component from the graphic area.

The button changes to .

The component name is the name attached during the Catalog definition process.

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v. If required, align the component by pressing the Alignbutton. By default, the Zdirection of the active UCS of the component is aligned with the normal of the

locating face.

b. Size Rule:

i. Enter the rule name in the appropriate field.

ii. Enter the rule description in the appropriate field.

iii. Enter the added component dimension name by pressing the upperPick buttonand selecting the required component from the graphic area and then the required

dimension. The component dimension name is the name attached during the

Catalog definition process.

iv. Enter the equation by pressing the lowerPick button and selecting the requiredcomponent from the graphic area and then the required dimension.

v. Add any mathematical function (+ , -, x, :) to the equation and any numerical

value if required.

c. Save the rule set by pressing the OK button.

Notes:

One rule set can contain many size and locating rules.

Each rule takes the full path name of the component to be added and the target location.

Make sure that the selected component or entity has a name attached to it.

Activat ing Rules

1. The rules are activated during the Add Mold Component stage. This stage is similar to the AddFrom Catalog operation (in the Assembly application), however, Add Mold Component alsoactivates the rules.

2. The rules are not regenerated, they only define automatic selection during the add componentfunction.


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Mold Information

Display relevant information regarding the current mold.


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MoldDesign Menu Options - by Version

The MoldDesign tools that are displayed in the menu bar, depend upon the version of CimatronE used

to create the original MoldDesign project or assembly (E 5.1 or E 7.0 and above).

The following MoldDesign menu options are available depending on the CimatronE version:E 5.1 Menu Options E 7.0+ Menu Options

Layout Layout

Mold Base Mold Base

Active Tools Active Tools

Add Mold Component Add Mold Component

Cooling Design Cooling Design

Ejector Design Ejector Design

New Slider New Slider

Pocket Design Pocket Design

BOM BOM

Mold Tools Mold Tools

Old Tools Switch to Parting


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E 5 MoldDesign Tools

E 5 MoldDesign Tools - CimatronE 5 & Below

The CimatronE 5 mold tools are available for users who wish to continue using the E 5 tools. These

tools are available for files created using CimatronE 5 (and earlier) and appear underMoldDesign in

the menu bar.

These CimatronE 5 MoldDesign tools are:

Add ActiveParts

Add the active parts to MoldDesign sub-assemblies. This entails:

- Selecting the active parts from the CimatronE Explorer.

- Mapping the active parts to the appropriate mold sub-assemblies.

SingleCavity

When working with single cavity molds, the following positioning options are available:


Recenter Active Parts Recenter the active parts in the mold assembly.

Multi

Cavity

When working with multiple cavity molds, the following positioning options are

available:

Move to

UCS

Move the part to a UCS destination and create the connection. This

is particularly useful for a multiple cavity design.


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Add Active Parts - E 5

Add Active Parts - CimatronE 5



- Mapping the active parts to the appropriate mold sub-assemblies.

If active parts have already been defined, theNew / Edit Active Parts dialog is displayed.

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Arrange Active Parts - CimatronE 5

If there are no active parts in the assembly, the Arrange Active Parts dialog is displayed.

This dialog enables you to select active parts using the CimatronE Explorerand map them to the

appropriate mold sub-assembly.

To add active parts to the dedicated mold sub-assemblies:

1. Retrieve the active parts from the CimatronE Explorer.

a. Press Add Part.

The CimatronE Explorer is displayed.b. Browse to the folder containing the active parts.

c. Select the appropriate parts.

d. Press Select.Example.


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The active parts appear in the Arrange Active Parts dialog.

Example.

Notice the current state of the expanded Assembly Tree.

Example.

2. Map the active parts in the appropriate mold sub-assemblies.a. Select the sub-assembly.

b. Select the active part.

c. Press the double arrow .Example.


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d. Repeat until the required active parts are in the mold sub-assemblies. Example.

Note: All the active parts sub-assemblies are connected in a UCS to UCS constraint. The

default location is the MoldDesign assembly main UCS.

3. Add additional mold sub-assemblies, if required.

a. Press Add Slider.

b. A new sub-assembly is added with a default name according to the definitions in theMoldDesign Preferences.

Change the name, if required.

Example.


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c. Place any remaining active parts into the new sub-assemblies (explained in 2, above). Example.

4. Enter a name for the injected model in the Injection Model Name field. A default name isadded according to the definitions in the MoldDesign Preferences.

Example.

5. Press Finish to exit the dialog and create the defined injected model.Notice that the Assembly Tree now includes all the items defined.

Example.

Assembly Tree Assembly Tree expanded


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When multiple injected models are added, so that you can use multiple cavities in one mold, thetree shows all the defined items.

Example.

Two injected models are defined,

Right and Left.

Note: By default, the active parts are positioned on the main UCS. This means that if you

have multiple cavities in the mold, each injected model will have to be repositioned beforethe next injected model is added.

Edit Active Parts dialog buttons

Injection

ModelName

Enter a name for the injected model.

A default name is added according to the definitions in the MoldDesign

Preferences.

Map active parts to sub-assemblies.

1. Select the sub-assembly.

2. Select the active part.

3. Press the double arrow .

Example.


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Return active parts (added to the sub-assemblies) back to the Active Parts list(left pane).

1. Either, select the active part and the press the double arrow .Example.


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2. Or, select the sub-assembly and then press the double arrow .Example.


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AddSlider Add a new slider sub-assembly with a default name according to thedefinitions in the MoldDesign Preferences.Change the name, if required.

Example.

DeleteSlider

Delete a slider sub-assembly. This button is only available if there is more than

one slider per Injection Model.

If the sub-assembly contains an active part, the active part is returned back to

the Active Parts list (left pane) when the sub-assembly is deleted.1. Select the slider to be deleted.

2. Press Delete Slider.

Example.


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File

Manager

Access the CimatronE Explorerto retrieve active parts.

RemovePart

Remove an active part from the Active Parts list (left pane).

1. Select the active part.

2. Press Remove Part.

Example.


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Finish Exit the Arrange Active Parts dialog and execute the changes.

Cancel Exit the Arrange Active Parts dialog without executing the changes.


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New / Edit Active Parts - CimatronE 5

If active parts have already been defined, the New / Edit Active Parts dialog is displayed.

This dialog enables you to edit previously defined injected models or add active parts to additional sub-assemblies to create new injected models.

To edit an existing injected model:

1. Make sure the Edit injected model option is selected - this is the default.

2. Use the combo-box to find the appropriate injected model and press Continue.

3. The Arrange Active Parts dialog is displayed showing the appropriate injected model containingthe active parts.

Edit the injected model as required.

To create a new injected model:

1. Select the Add new injected model option and press Continue.2. The Arrange Active Parts dialog is displayed.

Add active parts to additional sub-assemblies to create new injected models.

Single Cavity

Single Cavity

When working with single cavity molds, the following positioning options are available:


Recenter Active Parts Recenter the active parts in the mold assembly.


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Reposition Active Parts

Reposition Active Part

Reposition the active parts in the mold assembly.

By default, the active parts are positioned on the main UCS. This means that if you have multiplecavities in the mold, each injected model will have to be repositioned before the next injected model is

added.

Notes:

Transformation movement is relative to the assembly MainCS origin.

Rotation is around the Z axis of the assembly MainCS.

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide forExtract Electrode.

Remember: You canopen the Feature

Guide at any time onthe graphic display

area by right-clicking.

Required Step 1 : Pick the active parts to reposition.

Required Step 2 : Set the transformation parameters.

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Options and Results

Required Step 1

Pick the active parts to reposition.

1. Pick an active part; the system automatically selects all the active parts that define the injected

model. The cursor changes to .

All the sub-assemblies of the active parts, which together represent an injected model, will be

highlighted. You can only pick one group of sub-assemblies; if you pick one group and then pickanother, the first group becomes un-picked.

2. End your selection by pressing Exit.

Required Step 2

Set the transformation parameters.

Note: Transformation movement is relative to the assembly MainCS origin.

If this is the final result, press OK orApply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.

Optional Step 1

Set the rotation parameters.

Note: Rotation movement is relative to the assembly MainCS origin.


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Example:

In the examples below which show a mold containing multiple cavities, one of the injected models has

been moved and rotated while the other has just been moved.


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Recenter Active Parts

Recenter the active parts in the mold assembly.

The active parts are recentered so that the MoldCS is in the middle.

Example:

The active parts below have been repositioned from the MoldCS.

After running Re-center, the active parts are now centered. The active parts have been moved so that

the MoldCS is now positioned in the middle of the active parts.

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Multi Cavity

Multi Cavity

When working with multiple cavity molds, the following positioning options are available:

Move toUCS

Move the part to a UCS destination and create the connection. This is particularlyuseful for a multiple cavity design.

Move to UCS

Move to UCS

Move the part to a UCS destination and create the connection. This is particularly useful for a multiple

cavity design.

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide forMove to UCS Active.

Remember: You can

open the Feature

Guide at any time onthe graphic display

area by right-

clicking.

Required Step 1 : Pick the active parts to reposition.

Required Step 2 : Pick the destination layout UCS.


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Options and Results

Required Step 1

Pick the active parts to reposition.

1. Pick an active part; the system automatically selects all the active parts that define the injected

model. The cursor changes to .

All the sub-assemblies of the active parts, which together represent an injected model, will be

highlighted. You can only pick one group of sub-assemblies; if you pick one group and then pick

another, the first group becomes un-picked.

2. End your selection by pressing Exit.

Required Step 2

Pick the destination layout UCS.

The part is moved to a UCS destination and a connection is created.


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MoldDesign Functions

MoldDesign Functions

The following MoldDesign functions appear under the MoldDesign menu, the Xelerate Guide and/or

the MoldDesign Guide.

Setup The MoldDesign Setup tool allows you to pre-define various parameters to be used

later for creating relations.

Layout UCS Add and edit a Layout part. A Layout part is a pattern of coordinate systems used to

place the work parts (the next step in the MoldDesign and Parting guides) withinthe mold. A layout part can be selected to meet the requirements for either a single

or multiple cavity design. Each work part will be placed using a single coordinate

system. You can also add a Layout part from the Mold Project Setup Wizard.

The following Layout UCS functions are available:

Add

Layout

Add a Layout part. This option is only available if a Layout part

was not created in the Mold Project Setup Wizard.

Layout

UCS

Edit a previously created Layout part.

Mold Base Define, edit or delete a mold configuration.

The following Mold Base functions are available:

Load New Define the mold configuration.

Edit Mold Base Edit the mold configuration.

Delete Mold Delete the mold configuration.

Add Active

Parts

Add predefined Active Parts to MoldDesign sub-assemblies.

Active Tools Define the Active Tools in the MoldDesign process.

The following Active Tools are available:

PartingStitch

Parting Stitch (without heal) all faces with a External PartingSurface attribute after invoking the Export Mold Componentsfunction.

Remove

Geometry

Remove geometric entities of different types (bodies, faces,

composite curves, sketches, points, datum, etc.). Anycombination of entities can be removed in a single operation.


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Object

Direction

This function flips the normal of an open object.

QuickSplit Split an open or closed object into faces according to specific

directions and allow the attaching of special parting attributes tofaces/composites. The split information is displayed in the

Parting Tree.

Parting

Attributes

Create a newparting surface.

Parting surfaces are surfaces which are used to separate the core

and cavity (and also the slider, if it exists). Parting surfaces do

not form the molded part.

Cut Cut (trim) one or more open or closed objects (also faces) byusing face(s), a plane, or object(s) as a cutting tool.

Add Mold

Component

Add mold components, such as mold parts, screws, injection and ejection devices

and slide units.

The following Add Mold Component functions are available:

Mold Parts Add a mold part to your mold.

Screws Add a screw to your mold.

Inject Devices Add an injection device to your mold.

Mold Plates Add a mold plate to your mold.

Slide Units Add a slide unit to your mold.

Cooling

Design

Create cooling channels in the selected objects

The following Cooling Design functions are available:

Parallel

Plane

Create a parallel datum plane to be used for designing a cooling

system.

Inclined

Plane

Create an inclined datum plane to be used for designing a cooling

system.

Sketch Sketch the cooling lines which define the positions of the cooling

channels.

Line Define the cooling cycle using cooling lines.

Cooling Create the cooling channels around the sketched lines, with or

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Objects mold plates. If the Without Cut option is used, the cutting

operation can be achieved manually by using the Cooling Cutfunction.

CoolingCut

Manually perform cut operations between the cooling objects(cooling channels) / cooling items (nipple, plugs, etc.) and the

mold plates. Use this function to perform the cut operations on

cooling channels that were created by the Cooling Objects

function, when the Without Cut option was used.

Add Item Add cooling items to the cooling channels.

Remove

CoolingCircuit

Remove cooling circuits without regeneration. This enables you

to quickly edit cooling systems.

RunnerDesign

Create runners in the mold. Runners are channels through which molten materialflows from the sprue to the gates to fill a mold cavity.

The following Runner Design functions are available:

Parallel Plane Create a parallel datum plane to be used for designing a runner

system.

Sketch Sketch the runner lines which define the positions of the

runners.

Line Define the runner lines.

Runner

Bodies

Create the runner bodies around the sketched lines.

Merge Merge all the runner objects before cutting the mold by therunner.

Cut byRunner

Cut the mold components by the runner.

Add Runner Add an existing runner to the assembly.

Ejection

Design

Design the ejection system in the mold.

The following Ejection Design functions are available:

Add Ejection Add ejectors.

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Ejector Trim Trim ejectors on the active faces - faces that belong

to the active part.

Ejector Pocket Create a pocket for the ejectors in the relevant parts.

The ejector pocket may either be created in Previewmode or in Cut mode, by setting the button below.

Switch toPreview/Switch to

Cut

Create the ejector pocket in either Preview mode orin Cut mode.

New Slider Add a Slider from yourcatalog to your mold.

PocketDesign

Use the Pocket function to create a compatible hole for an insert.

BOM Output to a Bill of Materials.

Switch to theParting

Switch to the Parting environment from the MoldDesign environment. This enablesa smooth transition between the environments, which is essential when creating a

Mold Project.

Additional options that appear only in the menu bar, under the MoldDesign menu:

MoldTools

Use specific mold tools.

The following Mold Tools functions are available:

Save

Configuration


Mold Rules Rules are used to automate part of the stage of the Add Mold

Component process.

Mold Information Display relevant information regarding the current mold.

E 5Tools

Use old MoldDesign tools from CimatronE 5 and earlier.The following E 5 MoldDesign Tools are available:

AddActive

Parts



- Mapping the active parts to the appropriate mold sub-

assemblies.


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Single

Cavity

When working with single cavity molds, the following positioning

options are available:

Reposition Active

Parts

Reposition the active parts in the mold

assembly.

Recenter ActiveParts

Recenter the active parts in the moldassembly.

Multi

Cavity

When working with multiple cavity molds, the following positioning

options are available:

Move to

UCS

Move the part to a UCS destination and create the

connection. This is particularly useful for a multiplecavity design.

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Xelerate Guide

The Xelerate Guide, located on the rightside of the CimatronE window, is a combination of the

MoldDesign Guide and the Parting Guide and lists the appropriate MoldDesign and Parting functionsin a logical order to guide you through the mold creation process, from start to finish.

All the Xelerate Guide functions can either be accessed from the Assembly menu bar(under the

MoldDesign orParting menus) or from the MoldDesign and Parting Guides. Some MoldDesign

functions are available from the Part menu bar.

Notes:

See Navigating the Guide Bars.

The Guide Bars can be customized as required.

Use the Preferences to define whether to use the MoldDesign Guide and Parting Guide inMold Projects or whether to use the Xelerate Guide. This sets the default mold project

work style.

The Xelerate Guide steps are organized as follows (see the MoldDesign Functions, Parting Functions

and Assembly Functions for a description of the various functions in this guide). The MoldDesign

Guide and Parting Guide are also shown for reference:

Xelerate

Guide

MoldDesign

Guide

Parting

Guide

See the MoldDesign Functions.

See the Parting Functions.

The following options are displayed.

See the Parting Functions.The following options are displayed.



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See the Assembly Functions.The following options are displayed.




See the MoldDesign Functions.The following options are displayed.




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See the Parting Functions (Tools).



Showing or Hiding the Xelerate Guide

To show the Xelerate Guide, click the Access button at the top of this topic to display the Access button

dropdown text.

To hide the Xelerate Guide, do the opposite of the Access button dropdown text.


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MoldDesign Guide

The MoldDesign Guide, located on the rightside of the CimatronE window, lists the MoldDesign

functions in a logical order to guide you through the mold creation process, from start to finish.All the MoldDesign functions can either be accessed from the Assembly menu bar(under the

MoldDesign menu) or from the MoldDesign Guide. Some MoldDesign functions are available from

the Part menu bar.

Notes:

See Navigating the Guide Bars.

The Guide Bars can be customized as required.

Use the Preferences to define whether to use the MoldDesign Guide and Parting Guide inMold Projects or whether to use the Xelerate Guide. This sets the default mold project work

style.

The MoldDesign Guide steps are organized as follows (see the MoldDesign Functions for adescription of the various functions in this guide).

MoldDesignGuide





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Showing or Hiding the MoldDesign Guide

To show the MoldDesign Guide, click the Access button at the top of this topic to display the Accessbutton dropdown text.

To hide the MoldDesign Guide, do the opposite of the Access button dropdown text.


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Setup (MoldDesign)

Setup (MoldDesign)

Setup parameters are parameters that are significant for various aspects of a project design. Theyrepresent geometrical features of the model being designed, and also parameters that influence thatdesign.

These parameters are displayed in a Setup dialog. Variations of the Setup dialog appear in Assembly,

MoldDesign and DieDesign. See the general description of the Setup dialog, which is common to all

the projects.

The MoldDesign Setup allows you to pre-define various parameters to be used later for creatingrelations.

Each parameter can be assigned a value, and the dimension related to this parameter is updated

accordingly. This functionality is used to create assemblies that auto-adjust their size as soon as they

are placed inside a parent assembly with a matching set of parameters. When an assembly holding a setof parameters is placed inside an assembly holding the same set of parameters, the corresponding

values are updated according to the parent assembly.

The following tabs and parameters are available in the MoldDesign Setup dialog (see Dialog Tabs for

an explanation of each tab):

Mold tab: Work Parts tab:


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Setup (MoldDesign)

Dialog TabsThe following tabs and parameters are available in the MoldDesign Setup dialog (seebelow for anexplanation of each tab):

Mold tab: Work Parts tab:

To define the Mold Setup parameters:

1. Load the Mold file for which you want to define and view the Mold Setup. Note that you canonly modify the setup values in the setup holders (the main assemblies holding the setup data).

2. Access the Mold Setup function.

3. Set the parameters as required (as explained below).

See the Setup Dialog Description for an explanation of elements which are common in all the tabs:

the editing options.

the Format and Units dropdown menus.

the dialog buttons.

Tabs

Mold

Work Parts


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Mold

As long as the assembly is a stand-alone assembly (not placed in a parent assembly), all value cells are

enabled and you can type in any valid number. See the Setup Dialog Description for an explanation of

stand-alone and placed assemblies.

The Mold tab is displayed, as shown below:

Work Parts

This tab contains parameters that are derived from the work piece size and most of them are grayed out

(read only), if a work piece has been defined.

The Work Parts tab is displayed, as shown below:


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Define the following parameters:

In the Shrinkage field, the value displayed is the default value entered in the Load Work Parts

dialog. However, this value can be changed as required. Note that this value must be positive.

In the Bounding Data area, define the parameters, as follows:

o If a work piece has been defined, then these parameters are derived from the work piecesize and are grayed out (read only). You can, however, round the values as required, by

setting a rounding factor.

o If a work piece has not been defined (or has been suppressed), these parameters can be

edited as required. If a work piece is subsequentially added (or unsuppressed), thenthese values are taken from the work piece and grayed out (as described above).


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Layout

Layout

Add and edit a Layout part. A Layout part is a pattern of coordinate systems used to place the workparts (the next step in the MoldDesign and Parting guides) within the mold. A layout part can beselected to meet the requirements for either a single or multiple cavity design. Each work part will be

placed using a single coordinate system.

Note: You can also add a Layout part from the Mold Project Setup Wizard.

You can either add one of your own layout parts or select one of the predefined layout parts supplied

by Cimatron. These predefined parts (inch. and mm.) are available under the following folder:C:\Cimatron\CimatronE\Data\dat\Molddata\Layout-parts.

Note: There will only be one recognized layout part per mold assembly.

The following options are available for layout parts:

Add

Layout

Add a Layout part. This option is only available if a Layout part was not created in

the Mold Project Setup Wizard.

LayoutUCS

Edit a previously created Layout part.

Examples of layout parts:

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Add Layout Part

Add a Layout part. This is a preliminary layout which can be edited in later phases of the mold creation

process.

The Layout Part dialog is displayed:

You can either create a new layout part, or browse using the open file button , to add one of yourown layout parts or select one of the predefined layout parts supplied by Cimatron. These predefined

parts (inch. and mm.) are available under the following folder:C:\Cimatron\CimatronE\Data\dat\Molddata\Layout-parts.

If you create a new layout part, set the units of measurement for the part.

Note: There will only be one recognized layout part per mold assembly.

Changes in the Tree structure after adding a Layout part

Once a layout part is defined the following occurs: a Layout part is created in the Assembly Tree.

a Parting tab is created and contains the Parting Tree, which also contains the Layout part.

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The Assembly Tree, showing the Partingsub-assembly and the Layout part. The latter

is created when a Layout part is defined.

Note that, when created in the Wizard, theLayout part is activated.

The Parting Tree. This is created in the Parting

tab when a Layout part is defined.

The Parting tab allows full control over the

parting process, enabling you to activate variousparts and control the hide/show status of different

Parting sets.


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Layout UCS

Layout UCS

Edit a Layout part. This enables you to edit the pattern of coordinate systems, by changing the locationand orientation of a single or multiple UCSs.

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide forLayout UCS.

Remember: You can

open the FeatureGuide at any time on

the graphic displayarea by right-

clicking.

Required Step 1 : Pick the UCSs that need to be edited. Single or multiple UCSs can be picked.

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Layout UCS

Options and Results

Required Step 1

Pick the UCSs to be edited.

Required Step 2

Set the orientation parameters.

Note: To choose different UCSs, press the required step 1 button again, and re-pick the

UCSs.

These orientation parameters are displayed for thepicked UCSs and relate to them globally (any

change in the parameters will affect all the picked UCSs). Individual UCSs (within the picked group)

can be edited by specifying values that differ from the general values.

Notes:

The initial orientation is parallel to the main layout part coordinate system. Theseparameters consist of 1 translation (in the Z direction) and 3 rotations.

The order of specifying rotations is extremely important and this will be shown in theinteraction. For example:


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Picked UCS Edit

This enables you to edit all the picked UCSs using global parameter values. In the example below, the

X axis has been rotated 90 degrees, affecting the UCSs 12_1 and 12_2.

Note: Picked UCSs are denoted by .

Individual UCS (within p icked group) Edit

Individual UCSs (within the picked group) can be edited by specifying values that differ from the

general values. These, individually edited UCSs, display their orientation parameters within a dialog

box attached to the UCS.

Notes:

The initial orientation parameters are the same as those of the (edited) picked UCSs.

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Any change in the parameters affect only the individual UCS (from the picked group).

Note: Each orientation parameter dialog box displays the following icons:

Press this to revert the orientation values of the relevant UCS to those of the currentvalues of the picked group.

Press this to hide the parameter dialog box of the relevant UCS. The UCS is still

denoted by , signifying that it has been individually edited.


Mold Base

Mold Base

Define, edit ordelete a mold configuration.

The available types of configuration are based on the initial parameters that you set while defining the

types and sizes of mold plates that make up the Plate Set. These include the Catalog and Standard orNon-standard Plate Sets.

Once you have defined the plate set, following the interaction in Load New, the core and cavity

components are encased in the mold base.

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Mold Base Configuration

A typical mold base configuration showing some of the components:

The default mold base configuration consists of three types of sub-

assembles:

- Fixed-Side: the static side (all cavity related components are

added here)

- Movable-Side: the moving side (all core related components

are added here)

- Ejection-system: all the ejection components are added here.

An additional sub-assembly type can be added according to the

engineering requirements:

- Slider(s).

Each of these sub-assemblies consists of active and Catalog(standard) parts. The active parts are assigned within an active sub-

assembly.

Injected Model

The final plastic product, which is defined from the Active Parts, is

called the Injected Model. This is sometimes called the Cavity by

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Load New Mold Base

Mold Base: Load New Mold Base

Define a mold base configuration.The available types of configuration are based on the initial parameters that you set while defining the

types and sizes of mold plates that make up the Plate Set. These include the Catalog and Standard or

Non-standard Plate Sets.

Each catalog has predefined settings (based on the manufacturer's catalog), however, special settingsare also available for non-standard configuration.

Defining a mold base configuration consists of the following stages:

Choosing the type and size of the mold

Setting the types and sizes of the plates

Adding Components

Part Locations

In each if the above stages, the appropriate Mold Base Plate Set Wizard dialog is displayed.

Mold Base Plate Set Wizards

Each of these dialogs (displayed when defining a mold base configuration) shows a Guide on the left

side which can be used to navigate between the wizard dialogs and also to Hide or Show the dialogs.

In the example below, the first of these dialogs is displayed. Notice that the currently displayed dialog

is highlighted in the Guide on the left.


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Navigate to other dialogs in the plate set either by clicking on the appropriate button in the Guide or byusing the Next and Back buttons. Again, the currently displayed dialog is highlighted in the Guide on

the left of the dialog.Illustration

Click the Hide Dialog button to display only the Guide. In this case, the Hide Dialog button toggles to

Show Dialog.

Hiding the Plate Set Wizard dialog is useful when viewing the Preview of the new

mold base in the Graphics Area.

Loading Process

Once you have completed the mold configuration:

The assembly structure is created according to the selected configuration.

The Catalog parts are loaded and placed in their appropriate positions in the mold assembly.

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Mold Base: Load New - Mold Type and Size

Define the mold type and size, as part of the process of defining a mold configuration.

The available types of configuration are based on the initial parameters that you set while defining the

types and sizes of mold plates that make up the Plate Set. These include the Catalog and Standard orNon-standard Plate Sets.

Each catalog has predefined settings (based on the manufacturer's catalog), however, special settingsare also available for non-standard configuration.

At this stage, the Mold base Plate Set Wizard - Step 1 of 4 dialog is displayed and a preview of the

mold plate appears in the graphics area.

The preview is only displayed for a new mold base configuration and not when editing an existing

mold base.

The following dialog is displayed:

1. Browse to the appropriate MoldDesign Configuration in the Catalogs(C:\Cimatron\CimatronE\Catalogs\MoldDesign Configurations) and select a configuration - inthis case Hasco mm Configurations. The default catalog is defined in the MoldDesign

Preferences.

2. Select the mold type (8 plates, 9 plates, etc.).

Each type represents a different category in the catalog. Once you have selected a type, all

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3. Choose between the following plate sets:Standard

Non-standard with components

Non-standard without components

The Plate Sets are enabled only if they are available. An unavailable Plate Set is grayed out.

Standard

Use standard plate sizes. The standard plate size is displayed in the Catalog Code field in

this dialog. The plate size displayed depends on whether the Use bounding data box is

selected.

The location of components in the mold assembly (screws, leader pins, etc.) depends on

the catalog you selected. For standard plate sets, you will not be able to edit componentpositions.

Non-standard with components

Choose a non-standard plate set where the location ofcomponents (Leader Pins, Bushing,

etc.) is determined according to their location on the nearest standard configuration. Thelocation of the components can be changed in the 4th step of this Mold base Plate Set

Wizard.

The Catalog Code field in the dialog is grayed out and the Non-standard field is enabled.

This enables you to define the length and width of the plates. Initially, the values in the

Non-standard field represent the minimum bounding box size and this is reflected in the

preview.


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The title bar of the dialog will show that this option is selected:

Non-standard without components

Choose a non-standard plate set where the location ofcomponents in the mold assembly(Leader Pins, Bushing, etc.) is not dependent upon the catalog you selected. The location

of the components can be changed in the 4th step of this Mold base Plate Set Wizard.

The Item and Catalog Code fields in the dialog are grayed out and the Non-standardfield is enabled. This enables you to define the length and width of the plates. Initially, the

values in the Non-standard field represent the minimum bounding box size and this is

reflected in the preview.


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The title bar of the dialog will show that this option is selected:

4. Select the catalog item in the Item list. The contents of this list depends on the mold type you

selected.

5. Use bounding data.

By default, this box is selected and the system automatically calculates the Bounding Box

around the active parts. Based on this calculation, the next standard plate size (closest to the size

of the calculated bounding box) is displayed in the Catalog Code field in this dialog.

If the Use bounding data field is not selected, the bounding box is not calculated and the systemdisplays the first available plate size in the selected Mold Type (7 Plates, 8 Plates, etc.).

To define the bounding box manually, set the required bounding box parameters.

X:

Y:

The X and Y size of the bounding box.

Z - high:

Z - low:

The minimum and maximum Z distance from the active UCS.

For example:

Preview of Z -high = 29.4

Preview of Z -high = 45


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Margins If required, define the bounding data margins. These are margins on the

appropriate core and cavity plates as well as the ejection clearance. TheAuto-Size

Parameters dialog is displayed.

If any of these parameters are changed, this is immediately reflected in the preview.

6. Define the Catalog Code of the plates. This is displayed ifStandard is selected.

If the Use bounding data field is selected, the next standard plate size (closest to the size of the

calculated bounding box) is displayed.

If the Use bounding data field is not selected, the system displays the first available plate size in

the selected Mold Type (7 Plates, 8 Plates, etc.).

Select a different plate size if required. The preview is automatically updated.

7. If requir

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