BLANK SIZE ESTIMATOR - BSE MODULE

BLANK SIZE ESTIMATOR (BSE) is an eta/DYNAFORM add-on module. The functions provided in the BSE submenu are designed to unfold a part and estimate a flat blank outline. In addition, BSE can be utilized to estimate a blank size and conduct a blank development. As shown in Figure 7.1, the BSE submenu consists of PREPARATION, BLANK SIZE ESTIMATE, and DEVELOPMENT.

Figure 7.1: BSE menu

A detailed description of each submenu and its corresponding functions is given in the following sections.