Using Zero Point Definition in End-Cut

You can create Zero Point in the built-in and in the volume based end-cut by defining the parameters in the end-cut reference.

This task shows you how to:

Zero Point in Built-In End-Cut

You can create Zero Point in the built-in end-cut by defining the parameters in the end-cut reference.

  1. In Structure Design, before end-cut feature creation, create the parameters related to Zero Point such as Priv_Comp_OriginPoint_X, Y and Z and Mfg_ZeroPoint_Offset under the built-in end-cut.



    Refer to the page Built-In End cut Parameters for the Origin Point parameters along with end cut parameters in 3D Modeling | Multi-Discipline Engineering | Structure Functional Design | Administration | Managing Endcuts | Built-In End Cut Parameters.

    - Priv_Comp_OriginPoint_X

    - Priv_Comp_OriginPoint_Y

    - Priv_Comp_OriginPoint_Z

  2. Create the Mfg_ZeroPoint_Offset parameter value manually, if required.
    During manufacturing end-cut feature generation,Zero Point parameters are generated under manufacturing end-cut features.

    - Mfg_ZeroPoint_X

    - Mfg_ZeroPoint_Y

    - Mfg_ZeroPoint_Z.

    Zero Point parameters are computed with profile origin and Mfg_ZeroPoint_Offset value.

  3. Add the value of the 3 Priv_Comp_OriginPoint_X, Y and Z parameters decided during the end-cut feature generation in Structure Design.



    Gray Rectangle: Profile before applying end cut

    Blue Rectangle: Profile after applying end cut

    X: Zero Point (Profile Origin)

    The initial value of the Zero Point parameters is the same as the profile origin. To make an accurate Zero Point position, the Zero Point based on the profile origin must be updated with the Mfg_ZeroPoint_Offset parameter. Therefore, move the Zero Point.



  4. For End-Cut features:
    • Manufacturing End-Cut

      During end-cut feature generation in Heavy Industry, manufacturing end-cut features are being generated with parameters. The values of parameters automatically calculate with an updated Zero Point in the built-in end-cut by applying offset.



    • Cutting length

      During outer contour feature generation, profile cutting length is calculated. And the profile cutting length computation is basically based on the extremities of the profile. But if the Zero Point applies to the profile, the cutting length calculates using the Zero Points of the profile.



      Note: Two Zero Points creates for information only, normally there are no geometric points.

      After the cutting length computation, this cutting length is define as a parameter.



      If Margins, root gap and over length values creates at the start and end of the profile, it can make an impact on profile cutting length. So cutting length updates with these features values and the distance between the Zero Points.

      Cutting Length = Distance between Zero Points + Positive margins - Negative margins - Root gap values + Over length values.

    • Profile XML Extraction.

      In the Mfg profile XML case, every profile information about cutting length, marking lines, texts, and others extract to XML. Distance computes from the Zero Point at the start of the profile.

      For the cutting length in the generic profile XML, the value in the cutting length Parameter extracts.

Zero Point in Volume Based End-Cut

You can create a Zero Point volume based end-cut by defining the parameters in the end-cut reference.

  1. Create a Zero Point axis system in the Structure Design end-cut reference.
  2. From the Essentials section of the action bar, click Axis System .

    The Axis system definition dialog box appears.

  3. Select a point with respect to the output volume and click OK.
    The axis system is present under the Power Copy Geometric Set.
  4. Create parameters and move them under the Power Copy Geometry Set.
  5. From the Tools section of the action bar, click Formula .
    The Formulas editor appears.

    Create the following parameters:

    -Mfg_ZeroPoint_X: Create a formula to link it to the X coordinate of the Origin of the Zero Point axis.

    -Mfg_ZeroPoint_Y: Create a formula to link it to the Y coordinate of the Origin of the Zero Point axis.

    -Mfg_ZeroPoint_Z: Create a formula to link it to the Z coordinate of the Origin of the Zero Point axis.

  6. During manufacturing end-cut feature generation, Zero Point parameters are generated under manufacturing end-cut features as below.

    - Mfg_ZeroPoint_X

    - Mfg_ZeroPoint_Y

    - Mfg_ZeroPoint_Z.