Select from a variety of tools to include in a forming operation.
A default set of tools is present for each tryout forming operation. Additional
tools are available in the Tools window. You can add tools to any tool set and configure
them to customize a forming process.
From the Tryout ribbon, select a forming operation that you've added to your
analysis.
The default tools appear for the operation.
Next to the default tools, click the Add Tool
button.
From the Add Tool dialog that appears, double-click the tools that you want to
add to your forming operation. Once added, the tools are displayed on the Tryout
ribbon where you can select and configure them for a given forming
operation.
Once you add a tool to a forming operation, a user symbol is displayed indicating that a modification has
been made to the default tool set.
To configure a tool that you've added to your model, from the Tryout ribbon,
select the tool, then enter the required information in the microdialogs.
Configure a Top Die
Designate a part or surface(s) on your model for the top die, and define the motion of the top die.
Configure the Bottom Binder
Designate a part or surface(s) on your model for the bottom binder, and define a force or gap for the bottom binder.
Configure a Top Binder
Designate the tool or surface(s) and on your model for the top binder and the part to which the binder attaches.
Configure a Bottom Pad
Designate the tool or surface(s) and on your model for the bottom pad.
Configure a Top Pad
Designate the tool or surface(s) and on your model for the top pad.
Configure a Cam Die
Designate a part or surface(s) on your model for the cam die.
Configure a Cam Pad
Designate a part or surface(s) on your model for a cam pad.
Configure a Drawbead
Designate a part or surface(s) on your model for the drawbead.
Configure Trim and Pierce Tools
After adding a trim operation to your analysis, you can add trim and pierce tools and define the direction of trim and pierce lines.
Add and Configure Pins
Add guide pins to your tool set to secure the blank between the top and bottom dies during a forming operation.