Moulding Tools (3-D SM)

Sheet Metal > Further Tools > Mould

HiCAD Sheet has a library of moulding tools which you can use to process your sheet part.

First, activate the sheet which you want to be processed, followed by the function.

Once you have selected the function, the Setting dialogue window appears.

Activate the relevant checkboxes and choose OK to exit the Settings.
Depending on the previous setting, insert a processing plane.

The selection window with the moulding tools appears. The selection is displayed as a tree structure, as is standard in Windows.

Select a tool type and size.
Choose OK to confirm your entries.

You can now insert the tool individually or compile a group via the Grid menu that appears.

Select the Fitting grid and, if applicable, set the required parameters.
Use the point options to position the mould.

You can now fit the mould a second time. Alternatively, you can use the right mouse button to activate a context menu before defining the new fitting position. The functions of this menu enable you, for example, to change the fitting direction. Use the middle mouse button to end the function.

(1) Swaging hump
(2) Centring boss
(3) Beads
(4) Extruded thread
(5) Vents

(6) Processing plane