CONICAL BINDER
This function is used to create a conical binder surface using to arcs. The radius defined at each end of the binder determines the conical shape. Once the function is selected, the input field of RADIUS 1 and RADIUS 2, as illustrated in Figure 6.2.24, are activated.
Figure 6.2.24 Conical Binder dialog box
The user can drag the slider to modify the RADIUS1 and RADIUS2, simultaneously or separately. Click on the radio button located next to Radius 1 and Radius 2 to activate the slider effect. Radius 1 is the starting radius at the tail end of the U direction that is marked with an arrowhead. Radius 2 is the end radius on the opposite end of the binder. eta/DYNAFORM dynamically displays the binder shape as the user drag the slider to modify the radius. Figure 6.2.25 shows a typical conical binder.
Figure 6.2.25 An illustration of generation of conical binder surface using two arcs
NOTE: eta/DYNAFORM calculates the default conical Radius 1 and conical Radius 2 based on the size and shape of the part.