GENERATE A TOOL FROM MATING TOOLS
This function is used to generate the tool mesh from an existing tool. It combines the operations of copying or offsetting elements, creating parts, and adding parts to the current tool definition.
Figure 9.2.11 The Mating Tool dialog window.
Select OFFSET FROM MATING TOOL and the MATING TOOL dialog window (as shown in Figure 9.2.11) is displayed.
Toggle the INCLUDE IN CURRENT PART function ON/OFF. If the function is ON, the new copied or offset elements will be included in the current part, and the current parts will be included in the current tool definition. If the function is OFF, a new part will be automatically created and added to the current tool definition.
The NORMAL OFFSET toggle is used to offset the elements in normal direction. If toggled ON, the user can key in offset THICKNESS.
The user can set the location of new tool along stroke direction by inputting DISTANCE. The distance is measured from the original tool mesh.
To offset or copy elements, select APPLY.
Select OK to exit the dialog window.