Vero Uk Training Material: Draft Analysis

VERO UK TRAINING MATERIAL
Draft Analysis
VISI Modelling Draft Analysis
INTRODUCTION
Pre-requisite
It is important that before you attempt this VISI-Analysis training example; you must have
completed and fully understood the previous VISI-Design and VISI-Modelling and VISI-
Surface Modelling examples.
During this exercise, it is assumed that the user has a basic knowledge of the VISI-Series
software.
Object
The following example will highlight some of the required techniques to fully utilise the
dedicated analysis functions within VISI-Modelling.
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Start by opening the workfile: -
File > Open Select the file named Front Cover.wkf
The model should look as below: -
The GREEN model will reside on the Part 1 layer. Part 1 is to be used as the first revision
of a plastic component. There will be a second ORANGE model that resides on the Part
2 layer. The second model represents a second revision of the same component. We will
use the VISI-Comparison module to check for the model differences between Part 1 and
Part 2.
Switch ON both the Part 1 and Part 2 layer to show both models together.
Analysis > Compare
Select the first body - Select PART 1 ( the original GREEN solid model )
Select the body to compare - Select PART 2 (the second ORANGE solid model )
NOTE :
The comparison tolerance value can be changed from inside the compare control panel.
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A new interface will be displayed (shown below)
There are two methods of display for the new comparison module.
The Fast method allows the user to show all of the faces that are different between the
two models to within a single tolerance.
The Accurate method allows the user to identify all of the faces that are different
between the two models and colour them with up to 5 different bands of colour.
When the Fast method is selected, 4 modes of operation are possible: -
Comparison
detection method
None The two models are shaded using the two colours. No differences are detected.
The user can move the transparency percentage slider to observe the differences.
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Only common faces Faces that are identical (to within the set tolerance) will be
coloured in the common colour. Other faces will be coloured first or second colour as
appropriate.
Partially common faces The models are coloured the same as Only common faces
above except, faces that have both identical and different areas will be split coloured (i.e.
Common colour and first or second colour as appropriate).
External Internal zones This mode will activate the internal and external colour
selection icons (and disable the basic first and second colour icons). The models will be
coloured with the common colour and the areas that are different will be coloured using
the Internal or External colour depending upon whether the situation is metal on or
metal missing
Apply
Update the display
Set the detection

method here
The comparison tolerance is

The colours for the first set here. Differences less than
and second models can this will be shown as common
be set here
If Show common
zones is set, the
complete model will be
displayed. If this option
Select the Transparency is switched off, only the
option to activate a slider different faces will be
bar. Moving the slider bar displayed
will dynamically show both
models
Moving the
transparency slider bar
will display both sets of
faces on either model
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If you switch OFF the show tick box in Common zones and update the graphics, it is
very quick and easy to see the design changes for the new revision of the solid model.
The design changes

displayed without the
common zones visible
Now we know what the design changes are, CANCEL out of the comparison module by
pressing the X. We will continue to use the rest of the Analysis tools and work on Part 2
(ORANGE model).
Switch ON only the Part 2 layer and also make it the current working layer (green arrow).
Analysis > Draft Analysis
Select the model to analyse Select the ORANGE solid
Select the plane normal Select the Z axis (confirm using RHM)
After selecting the plane normal a display panel will be presented to the left hand side.
Using this control panel it is possible to manipulate the draft angle values
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1. Load default Parameters This will allow you to load the default angle range values
previously defined
2. Save Default Parameters After setting the default angle range values, it is possible to
save the values and recall them for another model.
3. Allows the user to re-select the direction for draft analysis.
4. Update graphics Selecting this icon will update the display to represent any angle
change.
5. Imprint Isocline curves Selecting this icon

will imprint the edges where each colour band changes onto the model.
6. Imprint Isocline curves and colour face sets Selecting this icon will imprint the edges
where each colour band changes and also maintain the face colours defined by the draft
analysis control panel
7. Draw Isocline curves Selecting this icon will create wireframe geometry where each
colour band changes onto the model.
8. WPL by Direction. Will automatically create a new workplane based on the current draft
analysis direction.
9. Angles evenly spaced This option will automatically space the angle ranges evenly.
For example, if you choose 8 divisions then the computed angle ranges will be 180/8 (i.e.
22.5 each)
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IMPORTANT : For this example, it is necessary to switch off the Angles evenly spaced
option so that we can manually define our own angle ranges.
Set the angle

values to match
the dialogue
box displayed.
Switch off
this
After defining the angle values select the Update Graphics icon.
If we look at the angle ranges defined inside the VISI-Analysis control panel we can see
that any faces that are defined using a dark red colour fall between 0 and -1 degree draft.
Any faces that are defined using a pink colour fall between -1 degree and -5 degrees of
draft.
Using this graphical representation, we can see that the 4 inner bosses are displayed dark
red. This indicates that we will need to increase the draft angle for these features.
Click on the X to close Draft Analysis
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Modelling > Draft Faces
Select reference edges - Select all 4 outer edges of the 4 inner bosses (E1)
(confirm using RHM)
E1
Select Draft Faces - Select all 4 cylindrical faces of the 4 inner bosses (F1)
(confirm using RHM)
F1
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Select the Draft Direction Select the Z-axis (confirm using RHM)
Enter the Draft angle: -2 (minus)
NOTE !
You will notice if you select the Preview button that the draft is
added to the cylindrical face and the fillet radius at the base of the
boss is also adjusted so its tangency condition is maintained.
There are other drafting options available, as your tutor for an

example.
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Using the same values as for the first analysis after we select the Update Graphics icon.
You will now note, that the boss faces are coloured Pink which now indicates that the draft
angle falls between -1 and -5 degrees of draft.
When using the Draft Analysis tool there are more options available. These can be
activated by selecting the options from the top tab bar.
Isocline
The concept of the Isocline rendering allows you to shade the component using strips of
colour that will follow the isocline curves of each surface. Using the control panel it is
possible to customise the representation of the isocline strips to produce a better
representation of the flow of the surfaces.
After selecting the Isocline tab, the left hand dialogue box will change to display the
parameters for Isocline shading.
The draft analysis dialogue box updates to show the following interface
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The Different colours

checkbox allows the
Zone colour boxes. user to use the
These depict the colour additional colours above
of the curves that will specifying the frequency
sweep the body. of these colours in
relation to the leading
colour.
Mode. Here you can

decide if you want to
The thickness box
generate curves by
becomes active when
entering a number or a
the zebra strip check
step angle. box is unchecked.
Specify the inclusive

angle where you require
the curves to be shown.
90 to -90 will cover the
whole component. This value sets the
thickness of each curve.
The step angle is activated when

the step button is selected. The Blend shade the Curves
Step angle is the increment for
creating a new curve along the
selected component.
The N.Curves is activated when

the number button is selected.
The N.Curves is the number of
curves to be produced on the Limit at bottom specifies if the
component. curve starts at the top or bottom
of the curve subdivision.
The zebra strip option
generates curves of the
same thickness.
The values represented within your dialogue box, may vary from the ones displayed
above. Please change your settings to match the values defined.
After defining the angle values select the Update Graphics icon.
If you zoom into the highlighted area you will note

that using the isocline rendering it is possible to see a
non flowing surface. Using the tools available, we
will remove this face and re-build a better surface.

NOTE !
To modify the non flowing surface, it is necessary to exit out of the draft analysis option.
Before we remove the problem face, there are other tools we can use to highlight this
problem area. In this example we can use the smooth edge option to check the tangency
of the connect edges to the problem face.
Click on the X to exit the Analyser panel
Analysis > Smooth Edge
The Check Edges Smoothness: panel shown on the next page will appear.
Use the Select icon to start the process of selecting the edges
Select the edges to check for smoothness Select all 4 edges of the problem face
Using the face icon

will automatically
select all 4 edges
The dialogue box shows you the number of smooth and non-smooth edges. You can also
change the parameters that control how the arrows are displayed.
Select edges to check

for smoothness Shows the maximum
deviation (in degrees) from
smooth i.e. zero degrees
Angle threshold is
used to define The number of edge
what is acceptable arrows displayed along
as smooth each edge can be set here
Arrow colours used to

identify the smooth
and non-smooth edge
normals.

In this example the system will highlight yellow and blue arrows on 3 of the 4 edges. This
indicates that along three of the edges, there are conditions that exceed the accptable
smooth condition.
Non-Smooth
edge
Non-Smooth
edge
Smooth edge
Non-Smooth
edge
We will now re-build the problem face, check the smoothness of the new face and validate
the flow using the Iscoline rendering.
Exit the Check Edges panel.
Modelling > Delete \ Detach faces
Select the face to delete Select face 1 (F1)
Ensure that the

Delete option is
set
F1

Using this function, we will remove the single face from the solid model (automatically
converting it to a knitted surface body). It is then a simple case of creating the replacement
surface and re-uniting it to the master model to recreate the solid body.
Solid > Other Surfaces > Patch Surfaces
Select the edges to create the patch surface
(i) Select the first edge Select Edge 1 (E1)

(ii) Select the first edge Select Edge 2 (E2)
(iii) Select the first edge Select Edge 3 (E3)
(iv) Select the first edge Select Edge 4 (E4)
E4
E2
Result of the
patch
E3 E1
Operation > Unite
To re-create our solid body it is necessary to unite our new patch surface to the existing
knitted body.
Select the target body Select the ORANGE knitted

surface body
Select sheet body Select the new patch surface body
(Accept the default knitting parameters)

With the solid model complete, we can now check the smoothness of the edges and re-run
the Isocline rendering to see if we have improved the flow of the fillet radii
Analysis > Smooth Edge
Select the edges to check for smoothness Select all 4 edges of the new patch face
Using the face icon will automatically select all 4 edges
With the new face in place, the dialogue box will display that all 4 edges are now within our
smoothness tolerance.
All edges are
now considered
smooth
We can now check the flow of the new surface using the Isocline rendering

Switch to the Isocline rendering
Using the same values as before, select the Update Graphics icon.
Smooth flowing
condition.
Finally, with our model fixed, we will use the splitting tools to create core and cavity.
Analysis > Split Line
Selecting the Split Line option will display the following control panel to the right of the
main screen. A description of all the functions available within the Split Line Manager can
be found on the following pages. Every option is activated using the icons at the top of
control panel.
Each function is modal, which means that after selecting them, they remain active until the
ESC key is pressed

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1. SPLIT LINE
This function allows you to produce the split curve passing through the points having a
normal vector of zero degrees to the work plane. The curve is produced and imprinted to
produce an edge(s) on the solid. This function will also produce the split line on the edges
of the solid.
2. ISOCLINE CURVE
This function produces the isocline curves to an angle and a tolerance set by the user. An
isocline curve produced at zero degrees will produce a result similar to that of the Split
Line function.
3. IMPRINT ELEMENTS ONTO BODY

This function imprints wireframe geometry on to the selected solid. The imprinted edges
are then treated as Split Line edges. This command is very useful when you need to add
some curves manually, to achieve the desired split line.
4. SPLIT LINE ONTO FACES

This function will imprint a split line only onto the selected face(s) of a body. The resulting
edges are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore visible in the split line tree.
This command allows the user to create a split line on specific faces of a solid, avoiding
the calculation on the complete body.

5. ISOCLINE CURVES ONTO FACES

This function will imprint isocline curves only onto the selected face(s) of a body using a
user definable angle. The edges produced are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore
visible in the split line tree.
6. IMPRINT ELEMENTS ONTO FACES

This function will imprint wireframe elements only onto the selected face(s) of a body. The
edges produced are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore visible in the split line
tree.
7. IMPRINT SHADOW
This function will produce the silhouette edges on the body calculated from a selected
direction (e.g.X,Y,Z, or by element). The silhouette produced corresponds to the outer
visible boundary of the body from the defined viewpoint (similar to the result produced by a
plan view of the solid in the Plot View). The imprinted edges are managed as Split Line
edges, and therefore visible in the split line tree.
This function is very powerful because if the solid does not contain undercuts, the resultant
silhouette curve will produce the ideal curve for the splitting of the component.
Note that this function may generate some unnecessary edges, especially in cases where
a part has some undercuts. For this reason it is possible to refine the results generated by
the Imprint shadows with the Search Silhouette function.
8. SEARCH SILHOUETTE
This command can be used to calculate the split line as a first operation, but it requires
that the solid already has edges corresponding to the required split line. In this case the
edges are identified and managed as split line edges. Therefore if the split line edges do
not lie exactly on the edge of a face it is not recognised as a split line edge.
This function is generally used to refine the results obtained from the other split line
functions.
When analysing all the edges of a solid, this function keeps only the edges that belong to
the silhouette curve and will delete all the others. This is often very useful as the Imprint
Shadow function may create some unnecessary or redundant edges. By using the Search
Silhouette all the edges that do not belong to the silhouette curve are deleted from the
body.
9. EDIT
Using the edit function it is possible to add or remove edges from the split line tree. Any
new edge selected will be treated as a split line edge and any existing split line edge
selected will be removed them from the tree list. Using this function it is possible to
manually remove any redundant edges.

10. IMPRINT SEGMENT

This function allows a segment to be imprinted between two chosen points on any
selected face(s). It is necessary to specify the direction in which the segment will be
imprinted. The imprinted edges are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore visible in
the split line tree
11. UNMARK BODIES

This function will delete all edges belonging to the Split Line list.
12. UNMARK FACES

This function will remove the Split Line edges belonging to the selected face(s).
13. ANALYSE EDGES

This function will display the edges of the Split Line result in the tree-view
14. ANALYSE FACES

This function will display the resultant faces split with the user defined split line in the tree-
view. If only two face sets are present, the splitting simulation can be run using the slider
bar.
To activate the graphical simulation it is necessary to view the face sets in shaded mode. It
is possible to shade the face sets by clicking them with the right hand mouse button and
selecting the shading option from the menu. Moving the slider bar will perform the
simulation of the component splitting.
15. APPLY and COLOUR

This function exits from the Split Line manager and confirms the result of the analysis. Any
face sets will be coloured accordingly. Re running the Split Line function will read all the
edges that were previously created and show them in the tree.
16. DRAW SPLIT LINE

This function will exit from the Split Line manager and produce the split line as wireframe
geometry.
17. SPLIT
This function will exit from the Split Line manager and physically split and colour the solid
body using the user defined split line

From within the split line manager select the Imprint Shadow option
Select the body to analyse Select the solid model
Select this body

to analyse
Select the direction Select the Z axis (confirm using RHM)
The result of the analysis should now be visible

within the split line tree. To activate the tree it is
necessary to press the ESC key.
Selecting any edge set inside the tree will

highlight the edge set within the CAD screen.
Selecting any edge using the right hand

mouse button will display the following menu :
Using these options it is possible to remove a

set from the list, remove all other sets from the
list and also to zoom directly on the
highlighted set.

With only closed sets inside the tree, we can select the Analyse Face Sets icon to see
the results of our split line.
After selecting the Analyse Face Sets icon the display inside the tree will now display
only two face sets
Select the Face Sets using the right

hand mouse button and select the
Goureaud shading with outline
from the context sensitive Menu :
With the shading mode activate, it is possible to
use the slider bar to simulate the component
splitting.
To complete the component splitting, select the Split icon to accept the result.
Congratulations. This completes an introduction to the tools available within the VISI-
Analysis module.

Splitting a Component
VISI Modelling Splitting
INTRODUCTION
Pre-requisite
It is important that before you attempt this training example; you must have completed and
fully understood the previous VISI-Design and VISI-Modelling and VISI-Surface
Modelling and VISI-Analysis examples.
software.
Object
The following example has been produced to explain how the Split Line manager can be
used and manipulated to produce the ideal component split line. As with many models,
there is often more than one way to split a component, so in many cases, different
toolmakers will produce a different result.
The follwing example is only intended to explain the functionality of the Split Line Manager.
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Start by opening the relevant workfile: -
File > Open
Select the file named split manager.wkf
Analysis > Split Line
Selecting the Split Line option will display the following control panel to the right of the
main screen. A description of all the functions available within the Split Line Manager can
be found below. Every option is activated using the icons at the top of control panel.
Each function is modal, that is after selecting them, they remain active until the ESC key is
pressed.
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1. SPLIT LINE
This function allows you to produce the split curve passing through the points having a
normal vector of zero degrees to the work plane. The curve is produced and imprinted to
produce an edge(s) on the solid. This function will also produce the split line on the edges
of the solid.
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2. ISOCLINE CURVE
This function produces the isocline curves to an angle and a tolerance set by the user. An
isocline curve produced at zero degrees will produce a result similar to that of the Split
Line function.
3. IMPRINT ELEMENTS ONTO BODY

This function imprints wireframe geometry on to the selected solid. The imprinted edges
are then treated as Split Line edges. This command is very useful for when you need to
add some curves manually, to achieve the desired split line.
4. SPLIT LINE ONTO FACES

This function will imprint a split line only onto the selected face(s) of a body. The resulting
edges are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore visible in the split line tree.
This command allows the user to create a split line on specific faces of a solid, avoiding
the calculation on the complete body.
5. ISOCLINE CURVES ONTO FACES

This function will imprint isocline curves only onto the selected face(s) of a body using a
user definable angle. The edges produced are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore
visible in the split line tree.
6. IMPRINT ELEMENTS ONTO FACES

This function will imprint wireframe elements only onto the selected face(s) of a body. The
edges produced are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore visible in the split line
tree.
7. IMPRINT SHADOW
This function will produce the silhouette edges on the body calculated from a selected
direction (e.g.X,Y,Z, or by element). The silhouette produced corresponds to the outer
visible boundary of the body from the defined viewpoint (similar to the result produced by a
plan view of the solid in the Plot View). The imprinted edges are managed as Split Line
edges, and therefore visible in the split line tree.
This function is very powerful because if the solid does not contain undercuts, the resultant
silhouette curve will produce the ideal curve for the splitting of the component.
Note that this function may generate some unnecessary edges, especially in cases where
a part has some undercuts. For this reason it is possible to refine the results generated by
the Imprint shadows with the Search Silhouette function.
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8. SEARCH SILHOUETTE
This command can be used to calculate the split line as a first operation, but it requires
that the solid already have edges corresponding to the required split line. In this case the
edges are identified and managed as split line edges. Therefore if the split line edges do
not lie exactly on the edge of a face it is not recognised as a split line edge.
This function is generally used to refine the results obtained from the other split line
functions.
When analysing all the edges of a solid, this function keeps only the edges that belong to
the silhouette curve and will delete all the others. This is often very useful as the Imprint
Shadow function may create some unnecessary or redundant edges. By using the Search
Silhouette all the edges that do not belong to the silhouette curve are deleted from the
body.
9. EDIT
Using the edit function it is possible to add or remove edges from the split line tree. Any
new edge selected will be treated as a split line edge and any existing split line edge
selected will be removed from the tree list. Using this function it is possible to manually
remove any redundant edges.
10. IMPRINT SEGMENT

This function allows a segment to be imprinted between two chosen points on any
selected face(s). It is necessary to specify the direction in which the segment will be
imprinted. The imprinted edges are managed as Split Line edges, and therefore visible in
the split line tree
11. UNMARK BODIES

This function will delete all edges belonging to the Split Line list.
12. UNMARK FACES

This function will remove the Split Line edges belonging to the selected face(s).
13. ANALYZE EDGES

This function will display the edges of the Split Line result in the tree-view
14. ANALYZE FACES

This function will display the resultant faces split with the user defined split line in the tree-
view. If only two face sets are present, the splitting simulation can be run using the slider
bar.
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To activate the graphical simulation it is necessary to view the face sets in shaded mode. It
is possible to shade the face sets by clicking them with the right hand mouse button and
selecting the shading option from the menu. Moving the slider bar will perform the
simulation of the component splitting.
15. APPLY and COLOUR

This function exits from the Split Line manager and confirm the rusult of the analysis.
Re running the Split Line function will read all the edges that were previously created and
show them in the tree. The face sets are also coloured accordingly.
16. DRAW SPLIT LINE

This function will exit from the Split Line manager and produce the split line as wireframe
geometry. The face sets are also coloured accordingly.
17. SPLIT
This function will exit from the Split Line manager and physically split the solid body using
the user defined split line. The face sets are also coloured accordingly.
From within the split line manager select the Imprint Shadow option
Select this body

to analyse
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The result of the analysis should now be visible

within the split line tree. To activate the tree it is
necessary to press the ESC key.
Selecting any edge set inside the tree will

highlight the edge set within the CAD screen.
Selecting any edge using the right hand mouse

button will display the following menu :
Using these options it is possible to remove a set

from the list, remove all other sets from the list
and also to zoom directly on the highlighted set.
As explained in the initial description of all the split line manager options, in some cases,
redundant split line edges are produced. In this instance it is recommended to use the
Search Silhouette option to refine the results obtained from the other split line functions.
From within the split line manager select the Search SIlhouette option
Select this body

to analyse
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Select the option to Delete Redundant edges
The result of the analysis should now be visible within

the split line tree. To activate the tree it is necessary
to press the ESC key.
You will now see that the result has changed. The 6
closed sets are the bottom edges of the windows on
the 6 outer bosses. The 8 open sets are a mixture of
edges around the outer and inner split line. Selecting
each edge within the tree will highlight the relevant
edge on the CAD screen.
Within this example there are some edge sets that

are not required. These can be removed from the list
by selecting inside the tree.
Select Open Edge Set 7 & 8 using the right hand

mouse button.
Using the context sensitive menu, select the Unmark

Set option. This will remove this edge set from the
tree
Select the Unmark Set option
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Note!
If Set 1 was Unmarked the other open edge sets move up one place, i.e. set 2
becomes set 1 etc.
i.e. You need to keep sets listed as 1 and 2 only set 7 & 8 needs to be unmarked.
Note that some edges are very small. It may be necessary to use the Zoom In option to
display the edge(s) before removing from the set.
The result of unmarking the redundant sets should leave six open sets:
Selecting each open set individually will highlight that together

they almost complete the split line around the outer edge of the
component. The requirement for a split line is to produce a closed
set around the complete part.
On this model the result cannot be achived automatically as a closed set because there is
a very slight undercut (where the two sets appear to meet).
Slight undercut situation
For the purpose of this training example we are going to ignore this small area and use the
Split Line Manager tools to join the two open sets together.
From within the tree, highlight Open Set 1 and select the Edit icon.
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Selecting this option will activate the edge selection. To join the two open sets together it is
necessary to select the edges that will connect the two sets together. During the selection
process, it is also possible to select existing edges (redundant) and these will be removed
from the tree.
Redundant edges
New connecting edge
NOTE:
After performing this process on both sides of the component, four open set still remain.
Selecting Set 1 in the split line tree will highlight that the split line has an extra edge
selected that is not required to create a closed loop around the component. Zoom into the
area shown below to unmark the selected edge.
Open Edges that need

to be Unmarked to create
closed loop
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Double click on Set 1 to expand the tree

Selecting Open Edges using the right hand
mouse button will display the following menu :
Using the Unmark option it is possible to remove

the final two Open Edges.
At this point you will still have four open sets.

Using the skills you have been shown up to this point investigate the open sets you have
left and select the missing edges to create a single closed loop around the component.
If succesful, joining the four open sets will produce a

closed set and the split line tree will only display closed
sets.
With only closed sets inside the tree, we can select the
Analyse Face Sets icon to see the result of out
split line.
After selecting the Analyse Face Sets icon the display

inside the tree will now display only two face sets
Select the Face Sets using the right

hand mouse button and select the
Goureaud shading with outline
from the context sensitive Menu :

With the shading mode activate, it is possible to

use the slider bar to simulate the component
splitting.
To complete the component splitting, select the Split icon to accept the result.
Congratulations!
This completes the Split
Line Manager tutorial

Game Controller Core Modification

VISI Modelling Core Modification
INTRODUCTION
Pre-requisite
It is important that before you attempt this Core Modification training example; you must
have completed and fully understood the previous VISI-Design and VISI-Modelling and
VISI-Surface Modelling and VISI-Analysis examples.
software.
Object
With the following example we will try to simulate a real scenario where a core and cavity
model has already been created from an imported model when a design change appears.
Within this example we will use the VISI-Analysis tools to highlight the design changes and
then to apply the modification to the existing core model.
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Start by opening the workfile: -
File > Open
Select the file named Core Modification.wkf
The model should look as below: -
Within this example each model has been located on a

separate layer. You will find that there are 4 layers. At the
beginning of this tutorial we are only interested in the
original component and the imported part revision. These
two models can be found on the original component and
the component revision layer.
NOTE !
To run the model comparison it is necessary to select both bodies (solids or surfaces). In
many cases the models look identical as the changes are slight and often not easily
recognisable. For this reason it is recommended to have a different colour for each model;
it is then possible to select each body using the colour filters.
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Analysis > Compare
Select the first body - Select PART1 (the original solid model light green)
Select the body to compare - Select PART2 (the revision solid model pale yellow)
NOTE !
The comparison tolerance value can be changed from inside the compare control panel.
The following interface will be displayed :
Select the Update Graphics icon. to quickly identify the part modification
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The slider bar can be used to modify the transparency of the first and second component.
If you switch OFF the show common faces option only the faces that have changed will
be displayed.
Using the slider bar we can see that on the

new part revision, the diameter of the internal
diameter has been modified.
Select the Apply icon
Selecting the Apply icon will retain the colours of the comparison faces. In this case blue
faces will be created on the original model and yellow faces will be created on the revision
model.
With the comparison faces a different colour from the rest of the model, we can use the
Analyse Face Colour option to automatically separate the modified faces.
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Window > View > Set Drawing Filters
To make the model selection easier we can use the layers to only show the revision
component layer.
Make the component revision

layer the active layer
It is possible to switch on/off multiple layers using the Windows standard CTRL and
SHIFT key selection.
Analysis > Analyse Face colour
This option will analyse a model and automatically detect all face colours present on the
model. Using the interface available, it is then possible to assign any face colour to any
layer.
Select the solid to analyse Select the revision solid
Select this model
The following dialogue box will be displayed
Double click the yellow core

layer name and the following
dialogue box will appear :
Create new layer
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Select the Create a new layer icon and create a new

layer called modified surfaces
Select the new layer in the dialogue box and select OK
Select this layer
De-select the tick for

the pink surfaces. Destination layer
This will prevent this
set of surfaces from
being extracted. We
are only interested in
the yellow modified Selecting OK will now create a new set
surfaces. of yellow surfaces on the modified
surfaces layer.
Window > View > Set Drawing Filters
With the modified surfaces extracted we can now use the layers to show only the
modified surfaces and also the core layer.
Part modification
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Wireframe > Draw Edges
Using this operation we will create the peripheral edges of the modified
surfaces as wireframe geometry. We will then use these new curves to cut
the core model. It is then possible to remove the faces no longer required
on the core model and replace them with the yellow modified surfaces.
Ensure that the Select all peripheral edges of a sheet body icon is selected
Select all peripheral edges of a sheet body
Select the body to create the curves Select the yellow modified surfaces
Select the yellow modified surfaces
All peripheral edges are created
Analysis > Split Body
Select the body to split Select the core model
Select the splitting elements Select All geometry
Accept the splitting tolerance
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6 sheet bodies will be created
With the core model now split, it is possible to remove the faces that will be replaced using
the yellow modified surfaces
Result of the deleted surfaces

Delete these faces (Blue)
from the core model.
To rebuild the core solid model with the new surfaces it is only a case of uniting all
remaining core surfaces (pink) with the modified surfaces (yellow)
Operation > Unite
Select the first target body Select any pink core

surface
Select the tool (sheet) bodies Select all elements

(only surfaces can be selected)
Accept the default knitting tolerance
Congratulations, a new core SOLID model will be generated and the colour of the modified
faces will be maintained. This completes the Core Modification tutorial.
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VISI-Mould
Mould Tool Build V16
VISI Mould - Tool Build Tutorial
Objectives
The object of this exercise is to use the VISI Mould module to create an injection mould
tool in 3D as a solid model assembly. The tutorial will introduce the basics of Mould plate
configuration, inserting standard components, cooling channels and basic mould
manipulation.
Further exercises in conjunction with this tutorial will show you how to create and insert
User Elements, create Plot view detailed drawings and add a parts list table using
Assembly Manager.
The tool you will build in this tutorial will be in no way fully complete, but will give you a
good understanding of how the Mould functions work.
The inserts used in this example are shown below for illustration purposes: -
Loading the File

Lets begin by opening the file required for this tutorial.
Select the File | Open command and select start-inserts.wkf.
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Configuring the Mould Base
First we need to select the Mould Tool command and select the two plates: -
Select Mould | Mould Tool
Pick the fixed half insert to begin the

mould configuration.
A rapid building of plates will now occur and the side docked Tool Assembly dialog box
will appear. Note that by default the system uses the Hasco database. We will be using
this database for our mould tool design.
The tool has been created only in Preview Mode meaning we have not committed to this
layout at this point in time.
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Setting the Tool Options
The first thing that we will do is set up the specific parameters that relate to our tool
design, such as insert width, gap between plates etc.
Select the Options

Select the options button as shown. button.
The following dialogue box will appear, set the parameters as shown below.
Option, Allows you to

select the current
catalog and template
to be used.
A clearance gap of
5mm and 15mm above
and below the origin is
Tool Origin, Allows required. A total gap of
you to change the 20mm is applied
relative position of the between the two Z20
tool to the currently plates.
selected workplane.
We require at least
30mm and 10mm
clearance in X and Y
from the edge of the
insert to the centre of
the column.
A suitable plate size is
then selected from the
Hasco database based
on these values.
Once finished setting the parameters, select OK.
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Notice how the system automatically picks the most suitable plate size in the range
(246_346) and the gap between the cavity and core plate is created in preview mode.
Plate key size based 20mm gap now

on the clearance applied between core
values 10mm and and cavity plates.
30mm.
Configuring the plate layout
Now that we have the correct mould base key size, the next task is to configure the mould
plates to the correct size and type.
Delete the Insulation Plate from the configuration, Injection side.
Select the Z121BLSD

from the tree and click
with the Right Mouse
Button to see the pop up
options.
Pick the option Delete

Plate from the list.
Click Yes to confirm

removal of the plate.
Insulation Plate will be

removed
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Delete the Insulation Plate from the configuration, Ejection side.
Select the Z121BLSD

from the tree and click
with the Right Mouse
Button to see the pop up
options.
Pick the option Delete

Plate from the list.
Click Yes to confirm

removal of the plate.
Now that we have the desired plate layout it is time to set the thickness for the plates on
both Injection and Ejection sides of the tool.
Set the plate sizes for the Injection side of the tool
Select the K20 plate in the treeview
Click Here
The bottom window updates to show the following. We will now change the Z dimension to
update the plate thickness.
Double Click
Here
In the Z
Dimension box
246
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The z dimension combo box opens to reveal the available plate thicknesses for this plate
from Hasco. Select 56 from the drop down
246
Choose 56 from the drop

down
You will notice the preview of the Cavity plate updates on the screen. Any values for any of
the plates can be changed in the tree to update the tool on the fly.
Changing K10 Plate thickness
We will now select a different plate thickness for K10. Click the box containing 36 for Z
dimension. The list of available thicknesses for the plates in the catalogue is displayed.
Select 27.
Select the K10 plate.
Click in the Z dimension drop down

and select 27
You will now notice the Top plate thickness updates automatically.
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Adjust the Ejection side plate dimensions
In a similar way to the previous example lets adjust the plate thickness for all the
remaining plates to suit our design intent.
For the injection side here are the required dimensions: -

If you have not followed the previous steps please adjust these now.
Now configure the Ejection side: -
Now adjust the plate sizes to those shown below for the ejection side. If you are unsure
take a look through the previous steps to refresh your memory.
Select the Ejection side

node from the tool tree.
Now adjust each individual plate

Z depth to the values shown
below by clicking in the Z
dimension box.
K20
K40
K11
K60
K70
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Apply the Changes made.
We have now completed editing the plates. Before we can move on to the automatic
creation of standard elements we must accept the plate configuration so that they are no
longer just in preview mode but added to the CAD database.
Click the Apply button to add

the plate layout to the
database.
Automatic Configuration Of Standard Elements
Now that we have defined our plate layout it is possible to insert the Base standard
elements that belong to our bolster kit. This is done in a semi automatic fashion and will be
demonstrated in this section of the tutorial.
Switch to Standard Element Mode
At the top of the Tool Tree

interface, click the standard
elements tab.
The Standard Elements

window will now appear as
shown opposite.
The next task is to configure the

Standard Elements to suit our tool
design. See overleaf.
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Location Ring
In this example we will be inserting a custom location ring and not one from the standard
library. With this in mind it will be required to disable the location ring from its respective
dialogue window as shown below. Please note there are 2 location rings that need to be
disabled.
Uncheck the Insert Element checkbox

to ensure that the location ring will not
be included in the tool assembly.
Screws
Now configure the Z31 cap head screws for the Top Clamping Plate and Riser.
Guide Pillars
For this tool we will be using a Hasco standard shouldered pillar Z00, configured as shown
below. Set your tool parameters to match.
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Bushing For Guide Pillars
For the guide bush we will use the Hasco Z10 Guide Bush with Spigot, configured as
shown below
Guide Bush / Tube Dowels
For the guide bush / tube dowels we will use the Hasco Z20 tube dowel configured as
shown below. Make sure that the Alignment is set to a bottom position.
This checkbox will align the

tube dowel to the bottom of
the K11 plate
Stop Buttons
In this particular tool we will not be using Stop Buttons.
Remove the Tick from the

checkbox so that this
component is not inserted.

Cap Head screws
For fixing together the ejector plates we will use a Hasco Z31 screw as configured below.
Return Pins / Push Backs
For the return pins we will be using Hasco Z41 type, this requires you to pick from the drop
down list as shown below.
Select the Drop Down arrow

to pick from the available list.
Select Z41 from the list.
When you have chosen the Z41 from the drop down list select the diameter 12. Shown
below is the final configuration for the Z41 return pins.
Cap Head Screw Not Required
The final cap head screw in the list is not required for this design. This is an optional screw
only required is 2 sets of ejector plates are being used in the design.


Countersunk Ejector Pin Not Required
The countersunk ejector pin in the list is not required for this design. This is an optional
item only required if 2 sets of ejector plates are being used in the design.

Preview the Standard Elements
It is now possible to preview our Standard Elements configuration by using the preview
facility.
Click on the Preview All

Elements icon to show the
components within the mould.
Note :- Now that we have previewed the components, it is possible to adjust some of the
sizes that were not available before the preview had taken place.

Adjust Guide Pillar Lengths, Guiding length 75, Shoulder Length 56.
Adjust the Guiding Length and

Shouldered as shown opposite.
It is not necessary to change any of the other Standard Element default sizes, as they will
be suitable for this tool design.
Confirm the Standard Element configuration.
To store the changes made to the Standard Element layout and take them out of preview
mode we need to confirm the changes using the Apply button.
Click the Apply button to store the

Standard Element configuration.
Opening the Tool
As a final operation we can open the tool by rotating around a specific axis. For this task
we will need to switch back to the Tool interface.
The first thing we need to do is to set our Cavity Insert to the Injection Side so that it will
open onto the correct side.
Setting the Injection side
Click the Injection node in

the tool tree and then Right
Mouse Button to reveal the
pop up options.
Click the Set Injection side

option from the pop up.

Now select the Cavity insert

from the screen to set this on
the injection side.
Now we can open the tool knowing that our Cavity Insert will on the correct side of the tool
when it is rotated round the selected axis.
Open the Tool around the X axis
Right Mouse
Click on the root
of the tool tree.
Select Open X Axis
The options here allow us to open the tool about certain axes separated by a gap defined
by the user
Select the Open X axis option and use a gap value of 200. The tool updates to the
following view
Tool shown in Open position around X

To close the view RHM click the parent node again and choose the close tool option.
Right Mouse Click

again at the root of
the tool tree.
Select Close Tool
Tool shown back in the default closed position.
You have now successfully completed the Tool Build tutorial. The next section will cover
insertion of Standard Elements into the mould tool.

VISI-Mould
Inserting Standard Elements
Objectives
Now that we have created the mould bolster configuration and the default standard
elements, it is time to start inserting Standard Element components from the supplier
catalogues.
For this task we will begin from the last completed stage of the training and it is required to
load the starter file as detailed below. Do not worry if you have not managed to complete
the previous training exercises as the starter file will bring you right up to the correct point
for this section.
Loading the File

Select the File | Open command and select plates&stdelem.wkf
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Creating the Pockets For The Inserts
Before we add any more components to the mould we need to create pockets in both the
K20 plates, to house the inserts. To do this, follow the next sequence: -
Use the layer manager to display the layer list and activate only the layers shown below.
CAV
POCKET-SOLID
CORE
NOTE: - Pocket solid is a pre-made solid

that is saved with the tutorial eliminating the
need to create a solid at this stage.
Firstly, lets cavity the pocket-solid away from the CAV plate, by doing this we will retain a
copy of the pocket solid, but create the pocket hollow in CAV.
Select the Cavity function from the pullout tool bar or Operation > Cavity
1.Select Target Body(CAV)
2.Select Cavity Body
Leave Offset for cavity at 0 and select OK
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Now we need to Subtract the pocket solid from plate CORE. This operation will delete the
pocket solid and leave the resultant pocket in CORE.
Select the Subtract function from the pullout tool bar or Operation > Subtract
2.Select Tool Body
1.Select Target Body
The Result - Sectioned view for illustration

purposes shows both pockets for the inserts.
Now turn on all the layers with the SET/RESET

icon in the layer manager as shown below.
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Screwing the Inserts to the K20 plates
Our next task is to screw the Fixed Half Insert and the Moving Half Insert into their
respective K20 bolster plates
Set the Layer list to display only the 4 layers shown
Follow the next sequence to add the screws: - Make sure the CAV layer is the current layer.
Select Standard Element from the Mould drop down
You will now be presented with the lower docked dialog screen for catalogue / component
choice.
Pick on the Suppliers icon and

select Hasco from the available
pop-up list.
Now select the Fixing tab to display the list of fixing components, as shown below.
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Select the Z30 screw from the Fixing menu.
You will now be presented with the

Element Data dialogue box. This is the
area where the parameters can be set for
each component in the library.
It will appear in active until you pick a

start and end plate for component
insertion.
You must select a Start Plate and End

Plate as shown below.
Now select the Start Plate and End Plate as shown below
1.Select Start Plate K20 fixed half.
2.Select End Plate Fixed Half Insert
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Next select the Application Point
3. Application Point can be any one of the Fixed

Half inserts corner rads.
Use the centre snap icon to snap to the

radius corner.
Note: - It is possible that you may not see a preview

of the screw because it has been inserted on the
Standard layer which is not currently visible.In the
next step we will fix this situation.
Now adjust the parameters for the Z30 element as shown below.
Preview of Screw
Change the Layer drop down menu

to CAV, to apply the components
to this layer.
Change the Diameter parameter

to 6mm
Once you have set the parameters click the

Add Instance button to insert the element into the
model (it is no longer a preview).
Select the Add Instance

button.
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You now have a chance to insert extra instances of the same component because the
Apply checkbox is flagged in the Element Data window.
The Apply button is
checked, meaning extra
instances can be
inserted after the first
instance is added.
Please press the ESC key to cancel the insertion of extra instances as we will insert these
in a different way.
Now insert 3 more screws to the remaining corner positions.
This can be done using the main Edit menu in the CAD or from the Edit Elements area.
From the Left Hand side

Menu select the 2 Direction
icon to mirror the screws to
the other 3 corner positions.
Pick the Mirror option from
the Edit drop down menu.
Select the Z30 screw.
Select the co-

ordinate position
that represents
the tool centre.
Rebuild: - Because we are

transforming the standard
Pick the No option because elements to different
the start / end plate thickness positions the system will
are the same. ask if we need to rebuild
the Elements to suit the
new locations.
Screw is Mirrored to the 3

new positions to secure the
insert.
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Now your turn Quick Exercise Insert Core Screws

Now that you have performed this task on the Fixed Half Insert use the same method as
shown in the previous example and insert 4 x Z30 screws into the moving half. Use the
parameters and positions indicated.
Remember to use the Edit function for the screw copies.
Make sure the CORE layer is the

current layer before starting this
process. All the screw cavities will
be placed on this layer.
Check Layer
Insert at positions
shown (Centre of
Rads.)
From the Left Hand side

Menu select the 2 Direction
icon to mirror the screws to
the other 3 corner positions.
Result.
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Inserting a Sprue Bush (Hasco Z511)
We will now insert a Hasco Z511 Sprue bush into the mould assembly, please follow the
next set of instructions to perform this task: -
Activate the layers

shown in the layer
manager. This should
resemble the display
below.
Make sure CAV is current

layer.
Pick the Z511R component from the Sprue

Bushing tab menu of the HASCO library.
Now pick the start and end plates to insert the Sprue Bushing. The start plate will be the
K20 plate and the end plate will be the Fixed Half Insert as shown below.
1.Start Plate
K20
2. End Plate
FH insert.

Now insert the co-ordinate position. The injection point for this tool is right on the centre
0,0 origin point.
3.The application point

should be set to
absolute 0,0,0.
Use the parameters shown opposite, making

sure the CAV layer is selected.
Insert the parameters as shown opposite

making sure the Guiding length is set to 18.
Select the Add Instance icon to insert the

sprue bush into the database.
Sprue bush shown in position.

7.0 Adding a Custom Register Ring User Element
The register ring has been pre-modelled and is not part of the Standard Elements
catalogue. It has been custom modelled to suit the tool design and will be inserted as a
User Element. Follow the next sequence to insert this component.
Mould > User Elements > Load User Element
The path for the Register Ring group should be: -

C:\V15 Training Material\Mould\Full Training Course\2.standard-elements\user
The user element will now appear attached to the cursor and can be dragged around the
screen to position.
Now choose the insertion point for the user element using the snap icons on left side of the
screen.
Pick the Centre of the Sprue Bush
for location
Select the centre snap icon.
Pick this edge on the top face of the

sprue to locate the centre.

The Result Shows the Register

Ring in position.
The register ring is part of a solid group and therefore cannot interact with any standard
components. To make the group behave like a regular solid we need to dissolve the
group.
Modelling > Solid Groups
From the solids group manager, select the

register ring group and click the Right
Mouse Button.
Select the Dissolve solid group option

from the pop out menu.
Select Yes from the following dialogue box

to proceed with the dissolve process.
The solid group will now be dissolved and therefore the solids group manager should be
should be empty.
Close down the empty solid groups manager by

clicking the cross as shown.
It is now possible to use standard elements with the Register Ring solid.

Quick Exercise Screw In the Register Ring
Now we have located the Register Ring onto the top plate of the Mould Tool, it needs to be
fixed into position with 2 x M5 Socket Head Cap Screws. This is your task; remember to
refer to the previous exercises if you are unsure of how to do this.
Use a Z30 screw from the tab menu of the

HASCO library.
Pick the Register Ring as the

start plate.
Pick the K11 Top Plate as the

End plate.
Application Points (Absolute)
X0, Y40, Z0 Here are the Z30 screw parameters. For this
task we are using a 5 x 16 screw and due to
the depth of the screw and the plate thickness
we will create the screw with a through hole
Screw Parameters
X0, Y-40, Z0
Check Layer is set to TOP
Change the diameter to 5

and body length to 16.
Check Through Hole.
The Result Side View

Inserting Ejector Pins (Hasco Z41 )
At this stage of the design we will be inserting several different size ejector pins into the
tool assembly. The following examples will show you how: -
To make the task of inserting the ejector pins into the assembly easier we will again filter
the layers selecting only the ones relevant for the task.
Activate only the 3 layers shown opposite.

Make sure that UPP is the current layer.
The display should like the one shown
Now call up the standard element toolbar from the Mould menu.
Select the Ejector Pins tab and choose the Z41 pin
from the menu as shown.

Pick the Start Plate and End plate for the Ejector Pin and then the application point.
End Plate MH-SUB1
Start Plate EJE5

Use the application co-
ordinate shown above
Now insert the Ejector Pin parameters as shown
Change the destination layer to UPP.
Select an Ejector Diameter of 4mm.
Ejector Pin Parameters.

Make sure the Guiding
Length parameter is 29.
Ejector Pin Shown in Position

Now make 3 extra copies of the Ejector Pin using a symmetrical mirror. To perform this
task we can use the functionality in the Edit Elements manager window.
Pick the Edit Elements

option from the Mould drop
down menu.
Select the Z41 ejector pin from the element list.
You can now see one instance of the Z41 ejector in the
lower split pane window. Click the Right Mouse
Button to reveal the pop up menu.
From the pop up menu choose the Mirror Instances

around a Point option.
Use the Insert co-ordinates icon.

The application point should be set to
absolute 0,0,0.
We do not need to rebuild standard elements as the

start and end plate thickness will be the same for
the transformed components.
The Result. The ejector pins have been

copied to the other 3 positions, around the
datum.

Now your turn Quick Exercise Insert 2 Ejector Pins

Now that you have performed this task with the 4mm Diameter Ejector Pins use the same
method as shown in the previous example and insert 2 more ejector pins. Use the
parameters and positions indicated below. Note: - Start and End Plates for these
components are the same as the previous example
Inserting Sprue Ejector 1
Parameters
Application Point
Make sure the UPP layer

is selected.
Select a 6mm Ejector

diameter.
Use a 15mm guiding

length.
The Result: -New Ejector pin shown in position.

Inserting Sub Gate Ejector 2
Note: - Start and End Plates for these components are the same as the previous
example
Application Point Parameters
Make sure the UPP layer

is selected.
Select a 8mm Ejector

diameter.
Use a 15mm guiding

length.
Ejector Pin shown in position.
Congratulations, if you have inserted all the ejector pins correctly you should have a result
similar to the one shown above. In the next section we will be inserting Lifters.

VISI-Mould
Inserting Lifters
VISI Mould - Inserting Lifters
Objectives
Having now inserted some basic standard components we will move onto the automatic
creation of Lifters. The lifters are required to help mould the undercut features on the
product such as clips and slots that may be difficult to form with any other method.
for this section.
Loading the File

Select the File | Open command and select lifter-start.wkf
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Adding Lifters to the Design
Looking at the part closely you can see that there are 4 clip features that cause under cut
conditions in the moulding this will require the use of lifters to mould these features without
trapping the mould.
The circles show 2 of the 4 clips that will

require lifters.
Enable the Layers shown above, you can see

that the lifter heads (x4) have already been
modelled (U+A1, U+A2).
Lets begin to build the first lifter by following the next exercise: -
To make the task of inserting the Lifters into the assembly easier, we will again filter the
layers selecting only the ones relevant for the task.
Select the Layer Group Lifter Insertion

to activate the relevant layers.
Make sure UPP is the Current Layer.
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The display should look like the one below.
Begin by selecting the Standard Element menu.
Select the General catalogue and Lifters
Pick A_LIFTER4_FREE
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Select the Start face for the lifter.
2.Use the SPACE BAR to toggle the

fixing face, select the face shown
opposite.
Now select the End Face for the lifter
3.Select the lower ejector plate bottom

face for lifter insertion.
Next pick the insertion point for the lifter on the start face of the lifter head.
Pick the predefined point using the
point filter icon.
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Next select the stroke direction for the lifter.

Select the Y axis direction.
Reverse axis direction to match that shown

opposite. Use RMB to confirm.
Finally select the Cavity plate that will house the

clearance cavity for the lifter.
Pick the K20 core plate as the cavity slot

insertion plate.
Now enter the lifter parameters as shown opposite.
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The lifter preview will appear once all the parameters have been set.
The lifter should look like the one shown

opposite.
Blended cavity shown.
Lifter foot and

li
Now your turn Exercise Other Lifters
Now you have completed the exercise for the first lifter, it is now your turn to insert the lifter
for the opposite side. The lifter parameters will be identical to the one we have just
created. The stroke direction will be +Y this time.
Opposite Lifter Head.
Stroke direction along +Y
All other plate selections and

lifter parameters will remain
the same.
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The Result
If you have been successful you should have created another identical lifter with a stroke
in the opposite direction. Your lifters should look like those shown below: -
Now we can concentrate on inserting the lifters on the other side of the tool for the 2 clip
features.
As we have already inserted 2 lifters there will not
be any step by step instructions for these 2 lifters.
Only the necessary parameter details will be
supplied. Please refer to previous exercise for
detailed instruction of lifter insertion.
***Use the same End Face for plate insertion as
shown below.
Use this face for the start face on the

lifter head and the point shown,
Stroke direction in the X direction to match

the arrow on the diagram opposite.
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Here are the parameters for these 2 lifters, use the values shown in the diagrams below.
Parameters for the lifter
The Result - The lifter and

cavity shown here.
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Now repeat the task for the 1 remaining lifter to achieve a result similar to that shown
below.
Final Result Please note no cavities are shown on this image.
Congratulations you have successfully inserted the 4 lifters required for this
mould tool design. In the next section we will focus on inserting Slides / Side
Cores.
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VISI Mould
Moving Side Core Design
VISI Mould - Slide Assembly Creation
Objectives
Having now inserted the lifters we will move onto the creation of Slides. The Slides are
required to help mould the undercut features on the product and in this particular case we
have for slots in the side of the component that will be formed by the moving side cores.
for this section.
NOTE :- You will require an updated GENERAL.MDB catalogue which is supplied with this
training example. It needs to be copied to the path :-
C:\VISI131\LIBRARY\COMMON\PARAM-NG\COMMON|MOULD\DB\GENERAL
Loading the File

Select the File | Open command and select slide-start.wkf
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Adding Simple Slides to the Design
The next step will involve creating a simple slide to locate within some pre-modelled slide
components such as the slide heal, core pins and face plate. We will create the slide using
the automatic slide builder.
To make the task of inserting the Slide into the assembly easier, we will again filter the
layers selecting only the ones relevant for the task.
Use the Slide Insertion group
to activate the relevant layers.
Create the pocket to house the slide assembly
Make A Pocket For The Slide Assembly using the Subtract command.
2. Pick the Tool Body

as shown here. Pre-
Modelled Pocket Solid
1. Pick the Target Body

as shown here.
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Create the Slide body
Lets begin to create the slide body. Choose the standard elements option from the Mould
drop down menu.
Make sure the General catalogue is selected
Select the SliderCore tab from the General catalogue
Now pick the Slide icon from the available list of components.
You will now need to pick a Face,

Support Face and a location point for the
slide.
Select the Slide icon from the General catalogue components.
1.Select the back face of the

Face Plate. (Face in
selection tree.)
2.Select the bottom face of

the Pocket.(Support Face in
selection tree)
Pick the Mid Point of the edge shown here as a reference point
for the slide positioning in X and Y.(Point in selection tree.)
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Configure the Slide with the parameters shown below. Initially all the values will
be set to zero.
Required Settings
Initial Settings
Core Layer Set
Here is a summary of the parameters involved in creating the slide, they can be obtained
by clicking the Display Builder Bit Map icon.
Display Builder Bit Map icon will reveal the description of

the parameter and their meanings.
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The Result
Here is what you should expect to see with the Slide in position behind the facing plate.
Slide shown in position
Adding a Slide Wear Plate beneath the slide body.

Make sure the General catalogue is selected
Select the SliderCore tab from the General catalogue
Select the SLDPLATE from the General catalogue
You will now need to pick the Slide where you

want to insert the slide plate.
Pick the Slide anywhere on its

body.
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Now enter the parameters as shown below for the Slide Plate.
Make sure the Core layer is

selected.
Enter the Width, Height and

Length as shown opposite.
The Result
Here is what you should expect to see with the Slide Plate situated below the Slide body.
Slide Plate shown underneath the

slide body.
Adding Guide Rails to the Slide Assembly

Select the General Catalogue > Slider Core
Select the A_SLGUI_SCREW.This

is a Slide Rail assembly with
automatic insertion of fixing screws.
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We will need to select the appropriate Slide Body again to begin the insertion process for
the Guide Rails.

body.
Insert the parameters as shown below for the Left and Right Side guide rails. (Note:- We
will leave the Screw parameters as default but they can be accessed and modified by
scrolling down on this dialogue box.)
Make sure Core layer is the target

layer.
These should be the default parameters

when you first pick the Slide Body. If
not please change them to match those
opposite.
Reminder: - When you have

configured the parameters select the
apply button to insert the component.
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The Result
The picture below shows the left and right guide rails inserted into the slide assembly. This
is shown using Transparent Shading.
Slide Rails shown in position.

Transparent shading used for this
display.
Insert Locking Heel into slide Assembly
Select the General Catalogue > Slider Core
Use the scroll bar and drag to the right to

locate the Locking Heel icon.
Select the A_SLDLOCKHEEL1.This is

a Locking Heel assembly with automatic
insertion of wear plate and fixing screws.
We will need to select the appropriate Slide Body again to begin the insertion process for
the Locking Heel.

body.
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Insert the parameters as shown below for the Locking Heel. (Note:- We will leave the
Screw parameters as default but they can be accessed and modified by scrolling down on
this dialogue box.)
Make sure Core layer is the target

layer.
Insert the parameters for the Locking

Heel as shown opposite.
The Result
The resulting Locking Heel is shown
below.
Locking Heel shown in position with

transparent shading used to illustrate this.
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Inserting the Angle Pin
The final part of the Slider Assembly will be the insertion of the Angle Pin used for
actuating the slide.
Firstly, activate the layers shown opposite.
Activate the Layers as shown

here. You should only need to
append the CAV layer to the
visible list.
Select the Hasco Catalogue and the Slider Core menu tab and pick the Z01_L angle pin
from the item list.
Pick the Z01_L angle pin from the item

list.
Select the Slider Core tab from the

Hasco Catalogue menu.
It is now necessary to select a Start plate, the Slide , a Point and the Slide Direction.
Pick the Start Plate as shown, this is the

Fixed Half Cav plate.
Pick the Slide body as shown, this is the

slide that the pin will pass through.

Now input the Angle Pin insertion co-ordinates. The pin point is actually 10mm from the
centre of the front edge of the slide. This actually translates to a tool co-ordinate position
as shown below :-
Insertion point 10mm

from centre of front edge
of Slide. Absolute ref 0,-
105,90
Now select the Stroke Direction for the slide. This should be a Y direction, representing
the retraction direction of the slide as the tool opens. Shown Below:-
Arrow represents the Y
direction and should
point the same way as
shown opposite.
This is the Initial Preview after

you have confirmed the stroke
direction.

Insert the correct parameters for the Angle Pin suitable for our requirements. Configure the
parameters to match those shown below: -
Make sure Core is

the selected layer.
Choose a 12mm
diameter pin.
Select an 100mm
pin length.
The incline angle of

the Pin is 8 degrees.
We require a minimum
stroke of 1.4mm for the
core pin to retract from the
part.
By typing in a minimum
stroke the system calculates
the achievable stroke based on
the pin dimensions and angle.
Components removed for

illustration purposes.
Slot Cavity
The slot cavity is a pocket that
can be configured when the
angle pin is long enough to
pass through the slide and
needs relief in the core plate.

Exercise Create the same Slide Assembly in the other side of the mould tool.
Following the previous

example, now make an
identical slide in the pocket
on the opposite side of the
tool.
Here is what you should

expect with both Slide
Assemblies in position.
This completes the section on Inserting Standard Elements into the Mould Assembly. In
the next stages we will add some cooling channels to the Fixed Half of the tool. To make
this process easier and more realistic we will open a more complete version of the Mould
Tool that we have already worked on. This tool is almost identical to the one you have
produced so far but contains slightly more standard elements.

VISI Mould
Cooling Channel Layout
VISI Mould - Cooling Channel Layout
Objectives
At this stage of the mould development it is time to design the cooling channel layout. For
this task we will use a pre designed configuration that we can apply using the Simple
Cooling concept which will turn a layout of simple segments into a solidified cooling circuit
with hose connectors and o-rings.
For this task we will begin with a much more complete tool design which contains the
majority of the components and it is required to load the starter file as detailed below.
Do not worry if you have not managed to complete the previous training exercises as the
starter file will bring you right up to the correct point for this section.
Loading the File

Select the File | Open command and select cooling-start.wkf
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Cooling Channels
Make sure that you have opened the starter file, this is a more complete version of the tool
you have been working on in the previous exercises. It is important that you open this file
in order to complete the cooling exercise.
The first task we need to perform is to subtract all the cavity / clearance solids from the
model to create actual holes. To do this, follow the next steps: -
Select All. This will detect all the

cavities to be removed.
Apply the subtraction on all the solids in the model.
Holes removed from solid
Before we begin to insert cooling channels it is necessary to activate the relevant layers to
make the task easier: -
Activate only the Layers shown below.
Make sure fh-cooling is the current layer
Resulting display the black lines represent

the proposed cooling channel layout.
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Now lets begin to create the cooling channels. For this circuit we will use the Cooling
Simple from the mould drop down menu.
The default Cooling Simple interface will

now appear.
Click the Add Group icon, this will

create a new cooling group.
A New cooling group should be added to the cooling tree. Next modify the name of the
group.
Click into the Name box and

rename the group as shown.
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Before we add any cooling channels into the group, lets adjust one of the tolerances in the
cooling configuration setup: -
Click on the CFG icon from the tool bar to

access the settings
Adjust the range Tolerance to 5.
Note: - The integrity tolerance represents the

minimum distance the endpoint of a cooling
channel can be from the face of a solid. The
Range Tolerance is the maximum distance the
endpoint of the cooling channel can be from the
face of a solid.
In this example all our channels are defined
exactly in position, so adjusting this parameter
eliminates unnecessary checking and warning
messages.
Click OK to continue.
Adding the Channels to the Group
Cooling Simple uses segments drawn in the normal CAD environment as the layout for the
cooling design. The next step is to pick the cooling layout :-
Note: - In our example the cooling layout has already been pre-drawn (shown on previous
page) on the layer fh-cooling for convenience.
Click on to the Add/ Select Channel Icon
Click on to the Select All Icon. This

will pick all the visible cooling
elements, then click Yes at the next
prompt to add the channels.
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There should now be 14 channels in the list.
Note: - When you use the Select All method of

picking the channels, the channels may not be
ordered logically in the tree. Also the green
channels in the tree (7,8,12 and13) represent the
vertical channels.
Take note that the after selection of the channels the system will automatically split them
where they pass through the faces of other plates.
Vertical channel split into 2 pieces

where it passes into the fixed half
insert.
Now that we have a list of channels in the Cooling Tree it is important for the system to
recognise which channels are associated with which faces in the model. To do this we
need to Split and Adapt the channels. This can be done as follows: -
Click on to the Fixed Half Cooling

Group icon at the top of the tree.
Now select the Split /Adapt icon.
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This will split and adapt all of the channels in the group that we have selected. You will
receive the next message(s) after you have performed this task :-
This refers to Channel 11 and 14. The

system Checks channel 11 and 14 by
theoretically extending the channels
through the plate. In this case the
channel passes through the sprue bush
and reports a clash. Select Yes to
continue.
Dotted line shows the

theoretical extension of the
cooling channel that causes the
collision check.
Click on Yes to split the channel
NOTE: - You will have to repeat the previous steps for channel 14 that has the same
conditions as channel 11.
Click on Yes to confirm that all the channels in the group

have been split and adapted.
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Check the diameter of the cooling channels.

The cooling tree should now look like the one shown below: -
Click on any node in the tree and look at the properties box.
Check that the Diameter = 6
Solidify the cooling channels

Now we are sure that the cooling channel diameters are 6mm, we can convert them into
solid form. Follow the next steps: -
Click on the Solidify icon from the toolbar and

make sure you have selected the Fixed Half
Cooling Node.
You will now see the icon next to the channel

change to indicate it has been solidified and the
cooling channels appear on the model.
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Adding Water Connectors to Channel 11 and 14
At this stage we will be adding water connectors to channels 11 and 14
Select Channel 11 from the tree.
In the properties panel for Channel 11

click on the Browse icon in the Element 1
parameter box.
Select the Z81 connector and adjust he parameters as shown below.
Adjust the parameters shown in the

highlighted boxes.
The diagram below shows the hose

connector and clearance holes in position
on the channel.
NOTE: - REPEAT THIS TASK FOR

CHANNEL 14
NOTE: - Switch on the STANDARD

layer is you cannot see the element.
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At this stage you should have 2 connectors applied to channel 11 and 14 as shown below.
Adding O rings HASCO Z98 to the vertical channels .

The next task is to add some O ring seals to the vertical channels 12 and 13.
Adjust the parameters shown in the

highlighted boxes. Remember this has to
be done for channels 12 and 13.
O rings shown in position on vertical

channels 12 and 13.
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Adding Plugs to all other channels x 8

Now we have added the O rings to the vertical channels we will finish this circuit by
adding some sealing plugs to the open ends of the remaining channels, denoted by the
circles.
The Channels required for this operation are shown below: -
10 9
1 3 2 5
In the properties panel for each channel click on the

Browse icon in the Element 1 parameter box.
Make sure that parameters match the

ones shown opposite in highlight.
Remember this must be done for each of
the remaining 8 channels.
The plug should look like the one shown below when
applied.

The Result FH Cooling Channel Completed

If you have followed the exercises correctly you should have a result similar to the one
shown below.
Exercise Add the cooling circuit for the Moving Half of the tool
Now that you have performed this task for the fixed half of the tool why not try it on the
Moving Half. The principle is exactly the same as the fixed half but this time there will be
no step by step instructions. All cooling diameters and components will be specified for the
channels. To start, activate the following 3 layers: -
Make EJE1 the current layer
Result of activating the 3 layers specified

Next adjust the tolerances in the configuration files as shown below.
Click on the CFG icon from the tool bar to

access the settings
Now import the cooling layout

This function allows the user to import cooling schematics into a file. The layout for the
moving half has been pre-designed for your convenience and now we can import it.
Click on the Import icon from the tool bar to

import the file.
Browse for the file MH-Cooling.nct If you .nct is the default file
are unsure ask the tutor where this can be extension for cooling
found. channels
The application point for the cooling layout is

shown below.
The cooling channel

history is now loaded into
the tree. Remember to
split and adapt the cooling
channels.

Now use your knowledge and refer to the Fixed Half Cooling example to produce the
following details on the moving half: -
Cooling Diameter = 6mm
Add the Z81 hose

connectors as shown.

Add 4 x O rings to the vertical channels as shown below: -
Note: - Apply the O rings to the lower vertical

channels.
Finally add the Plugs to the open ends of the remaining

Channels.

Now activate all the layers on the model

Click twice on this icon to Reset
the layer list, making all layers
active.
Subtracting the Channels
The last task we need to perform is to subtract all the cooling channels from the model to
create actual holes. To do this, follow the next steps: -
Select All. This will detect all the

cavities to be removed.
Apply the subtraction on all the solids in the model.
Cooling holes removed from

solid.
With the cooling circuits completed the next stage is to make some 2D drawings and
details of the tool.

VISI Mould
Creating Mould Tool Documentation
VISI Mould - Creating Mould Tool Documentation
Objectives
In this, the last section of the VISI-Mould training series, we will be creating some sample
drawing sheets, including GA, sections and various views required for documenting the
mould. Also included is a comprehensive overview of one particular strategy in creating a
bill of materials / part ordering documentation.
for this section.
Loading the File

Select the File | Open command and select tool-drawings-start.wkf
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Creating GA and Detailed Views using Plotview.
The following exercise will only give some ideas and pointers on what type of views to
create and is not intended as a step by step guide to using the plot view, as this should
have been covered comprehensively during the standard training course.
Exercises Generate the Views

Now generate the views shown in the following chapter. Remember this is not a step by
step tutorial, you may need to refer to the Plot View training guide to refresh your memory
on how to make the views, hints and tips will be given when needed. Please dont hesitate
to ask if you are unsure: -
These views to appear on Page 1
Fixed Section along the X axis
Resulting Section Placed Below

Plan View
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Make a variable section through the slide and lifters as shown below.
These views to appear on Page 1
Hidden detail switched on to

assist in section line creation.
Result of the variable section.
Now create a profile section through a pillar.
The section line is simply a straight

segment drawn in position and turned into
an open profile.
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This is what Page 1 might look like after creating the views on an A0 page format.
Now create a plan view of the Moving Half of the tool assembly on Page 2
Activate Page 2 from the plot

view manager.
Make sure the moving half group is activated.
The moving half group contains

all the layers relevant for the
moving half. Access this from the
Options tab.
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Now make the top view in the normal way and place the section as shown below.
Plan View Of Moving Half and Required Section
Try and make a section similar to

that shown on the left. This section
passes through a core pin and
lifter.
Suggested parameters for the section
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Now create a plan view of the Fixed Half of the tool assembly on Page 2
Again this view will be generated on page 2 placed to the right of the moving half
Activate Page 2 from the plot

view manager.
Activate the fixed half group from the options menu
The view below has been rotated around 180 degrees whilst placing the view.
Hidden lines have been displayed on this view.
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Create a scrap section through the cooling channel showing hose connectors and
oring.
Section is created from straight segment

converted to an open profile.
Result of the profile section.
This is what Page 2 might look like after creating the views on an A0 page format.
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Adding A Bill of Materials Using Assembly Manager
Loading the File

Lets begin by opening the starter file required for this tutorial.
Select the File | Open command and select tool-complete-plots.wkf
Now that we have created some 2D drawings form the 3D mould tool assembly, the final
task is to generate the Bill Of Materials using Assembly Manager. The following exercises
will show us how: -
For this task we will plan in advance how we want to organise our bill of materials. For this
particular mould tool we will divide the components in to logical families / groups of parts.
The following example shows the families we require and the order they should appear in
the list: -
Mould Base - Bolster Plates, Bushes, Pillars

Inserts - Any non-standard machined inserts
Lifters - Lifter Heads and Ancillaries
Sliders - Slides, Heals, Wear Plates, Rails etc.
Injection / Ejection - Ejection Pins, Ejector guides, Sprue Bush etc
Cooling - Hose connectors, Plugs, O Rings etc
Screws - Screw Fixings
Now we have decided how to break down the B.O.M lets begin the process in VISI using
the assembly manager. This can be started from the Annotation Menu clicking on the
Assembly Manager Item.
The Assembly Manager Panel will appear

on the right hand side, containing the list of
parts and properties.
If you expand one of the Cap Head Screw

Sums you can see the items beneath just
show a list of Cap Head Screws.
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Info: - If you click on to one of the items in the sum, you can reveal the properties for each
part.
Creating the Families for the relevant component groups.
The first real task we need to complete is to make the families for the components we
discussed at the start of this section. The next steps will show you how: -
Right Mouse Click in the white area of the

screen
Select the Families > Create Family

option from the menu.
Now create the Mould Base family and select OK.

The family will appear at the top of the tree as shown
below.
Now repeat the task for the other remaining families so the tree looks like the one below.
This is how the tree should appear after the remaining

families have been added.
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Adding Components to the appropriate Family

Now that we have created all of the relevant families, it is time to add the correct
components to each family. The example will show you how to perform the procedure for
one family and its associated components.
The Mould Base family will be used as the example: -
Drag and Drop all the items shown below into the
Mould Base family. Use the left mouse button to
perform the drag and drop.
When using Drag and Drop on Sum items, You can Multi Select items to
you are required to select the items in the drag and drop using the Select
sum using multi select. You cannot drag a Elements option.
Sum.
You should now have20 items in the Mould Base family, the display should look like the
one below.
Having dragged and dropped all the items

into the Mould Base family you should now
have a total of 20 items in the family as
shown.

Exercise Organise the remaining Families

Having now successfully organised the Mould Base family please arrange the remaining
families to look like those shown below using the drag and drop method.
As you can see once we have consolidated all the families, the parts list becomes much
easier to manage, your assembly manager window should be similar to the one shown
below: -
Seven Families should be present.
These items are part of the plot view. (Masks and Profiles)
This is the actual moulding, not required for the parts list.

Configuring the parts list

Now we have arranged the parts into logical families it is now time to start configuring how
we want the parts list to appear, that is what fields we want displayed in the parts table. To
do this, follow the next example: -
Click on the Settings icon.
Click on the Parts List position tab at the

top of the interface.
Now from the parts list position panel

uncheck the fields as shown below. Here
we are basically determining which fields
will be present in B.O.M table.
Once you have set the field types accept the changes as shown.
We are now at a stage where we can begin to number the items and place them in a table.

Numbering the Items using table mode
Now from the main Assembly Manager toolbar switch to table mode to begin organising
the B.O.M layout.
Click on the Table icon.
You will now be presented with the table mode interface
The components are

ordered in the list
according to the family
Note the names of the column headers. Position, Quantity etc name and position. The
example below shows the
cooling family and its
relationship to the table.
Scroll to the bottom of the

list using the scroll bar
arrow button.
At the bottom of the list take note of items 62 64. These are not required in the parts list
as they represent the actual moulding and some 2D plot view information.

Lets remove items 62 64 from the parts list as follows.
From the Assembly Manager tree, uncheck the items

as shown opposite. They will subsequently be
removed from the parts list.
We will begin numbering the parts list focusing on one family at a time. Lets begin with the
Mould Base family. Follow the next example to see how this is done.
From the Assembly Manager tree, make sure that the

Mould Base family is the only one checked in the list.
Take a look at the parts list, items 1 12 represent the Mould Base family and are the only
ones displayed.
Lets assign position numbers and then re-arrange the order of the Mould Base family.
LMB Click into Item 1 then click RMB and select the option Assign position.
Assign a Position No.1 to the

Bottom Clamping plate.
You should have a result similar to that shown below for the clamping plate.

Now repeat the task for all the items in the Mould Base family. Please make sure the
numbers are assigned as follows: -
Click on the Position column header as highlighted below to order the list in numerical
order.
The next family that we will number is the Insert family. Using the same method as
previously described, number the family as follows: -
Make sure Inserts is the only family checked.
The numbering sequence (13-16) is shown below and follows on from the Mould Base family nos
The next family that we will number is the Lifters family, please number the family as
follows: -
The numbering sequence (17-23) is shown below and follows on from the Insert family nos

The next family that we will number is the Sliders family, please number the family as
follows: -
The numbering sequence (24-31) is shown below and follows on from the Insert family nos
Now number the Injection / Ejection family to match the one shown below: -
The numbering sequence (32-44) is shown below and follows on from the Sliders family nos
Number the Cooling family as shown below: -
The numbering sequence (45-47) is shown below and follows on from the Injection / Ejection family nos
Finally, lets number the Screws family to complete the numbering sequence. Please see
overleaf.
Number the Screws family as shown below: -

Click x 2 with the LMB on the Dimensions column header to group screw sizes together as shown.
Now click on the set reset table selection icon to select the whole family.
Click with the RMB anywhere on the table and select the Assign position option as shown.
Assign the position as 48

and the system will
increment the numbering
sequence forwards
through the empty
positions.

The Screws family is now complete with numbering from 48 -61
With all the numbering now completed for each family, it is time to view the full parts list
and put it in Position Number order.
Switch on all the families from

the Assembly Manager tree.
You can now see all of the parts displayed in the list. Click with the LMB on the Position
header to order them as shown below.

Add the B.O.M into the Plot View 2D drawing

Switch to the Plot View mode as shown below and click onto Page 1 from the plot view
pages list.
Now restart the Assembly Manager with table mode active so that the screen looks like the
one shown below.
Please see overleaf for details of how to put the B.O.M onto the plot view page.

From the right hand side of the parts list interface please make sure the parameters are
set as shown below.
Set the Text Height parameter to 4
Set the Row Sort to Bottom > Top so

that the list is ordered with Position 1 at
the bottom of the list.
Click on the Plot Table icon
From the Part list options dialogue make

sure All rows is checked. This ensures
the complete table will be created.
Selecting OK will attach the parts list

to your cursor at the bottom right hand
corner of the table.

Place your parts list at a suitable postion on the drawing page. In this example the parts
list has been placed to the left of the main drawing border. Please note this can be moved
into another postion at any point when laying views out more precisely.
Adding Balloon References manually to the Views
For this task we will add only a few balloons to show the basic principle. The balloon type
we will use for this example will beManual.
Select the Create Balloons icon.
At the select an element prompt click on

the Top Clamping Plate as shown.
Pick the mid point of the plate edge to

position the balloon leader line.
Drag the balloon into a similar

position as shown. Click RMB to
confirm the balloon.

Place some more balloons onto the view at positions of your own choice. The example
below shows one possibility. Cross-reference the balloon numbers to the parts list and you
will see that the balloon refs check out with the parts list correctly.
Congratulations ! This completes the tutorial on the features of VISI-Mould.

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Start by opening the workfile: -

File > Open Select the file named Front Cover.wkf

The model should look as below: -

Analysis > Compare

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A new interface will be displayed (shown below)

When the Fast method is selected, 4 modes of operation are possible: -

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Update the display

Set the detection

The comparison tolerance is

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The design changes

Analysis > Draft Analysis

Select the model to analyse Select the ORANGE solid

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3. Allows the user to re-select the direction for draft analysis.

5. Imprint Isocline curves Selecting this icon

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Set the angle

Click on the X to close Draft Analysis

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Modelling > Draft Faces

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Enter the Draft angle: -2 (minus)

There are other drafting options available, as your tutor for an

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Analysis > Draft Analysis

Select the model to analyse Select the ORANGE solid

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The Different colours

Mode. Here you can

Specify the inclusive

The step angle is activated when

The N.Curves is activated when

If you zoom into the highlighted area you will note

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Click on the X to exit the Analyser panel

Analysis > Smooth Edge

Using the face icon

Select edges to check

Arrow colours used to

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Exit the Check Edges panel.

Modelling > Delete \ Detach faces

Select the face to delete Select face 1 (F1)

Ensure that the

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Solid > Other Surfaces > Patch Surfaces

Select the edges to create the patch surface

(i) Select the first edge Select Edge 1 (E1)

Operation > Unite

Select the target body Select the ORANGE knitted

Select sheet body Select the new patch surface body

(Accept the default knitting parameters)

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Analysis > Smooth Edge

Using the face icon will automatically select all 4 edges

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Analysis > Draft Analysis

Select the model to analyse Select the ORANGE solid