GUIDE & PIN

 

This function allows the user to create GUIDE and/or PIN in the eta/DYNAFORM. The guide and locator pin are utilized in metal stamping to prevent the blank from sliding during the binder wrap. The GUIDE & PIN dialog box is illustrated in Figure 9.6.1.

Figure 9.6.1 Guide and Pin dialog box

 

DIAMETER ¨C Enables the user to define the diameter of locator pin. The default diameter is set as 20 (mm).

 

NO. OF ELEM. ¨C Enables the user to define the number of element along the circumference of locator pin or the number of element along the length of guide.

 

HEIGHT ¨C Enables the user to define the height of the locator pin or guide.

 

There are three types of guides offered in eta/DYNAFORM: Locator, Guide One and Guide Two.