FLANGE BINDER

 

This function generates a binder surface from the character lines of flanges of a part. Figure 6.2.29 shows the available functions in the FLANGE BINDER dialog window.

 

Figure 6.2.29 Flange Binder

 

The operation of FLANGE BINDER is similar to BOUNDARY LINE BINDER except that the user must select either elements or surfaces to define the flanges of a part.

 

DEFINE BINDER ORIENTATION

 

This function defines the UV-direction of the binder surface.  The cross line with arrow controls the surface shape and must be parallel to the direction of the part boundary. Figure 6.2.24 shows a typical orientation of the U-V axes relative to the part.

 

SELECT FLANGE ELEMENTS

 

This function is used to select elements on the flanges of a part.  The program will display the SELECT ELEMENT dialog window for the selection of elements.  Refer to Section 4.3.2 for a detailed description.

 

SELECT FLANGE SURFACES

This function is used to select surfaces on the flanges of a part.  The program will display the SELECT SURFACE dialog window in order to select surfaces.  Refer to Section 4.3.3 for a detailed description.

 

EDIT BOUNDARY LINES

This function allows the user to edit the boundary lines of the flange surface where it is not suitable to generate the binder surface.   See a detailed description on the EDIT LINE functions in Section 6.2.1.

After the elements or surfaces are selected for the flanges, click the CREATE button to create the binder surface.  Figure 6.2.30 shows typical flange elements of a part.

Figure 6.2.30 Selected elements on flanges

 

Figure 6.2.31 shows a typical binder surface generated from the flange elements.

   Figure 6.2.31 Typical Flange Binder

 

For a detailed description of other binder editing functions, refer to Section 6.2.1, TWO-LINE BINDER.