Sets tolerances for DFMXpress design rules.
To display rule parameters:
Click Settings from the DFMXpress pane.
| Manufacturing Process |
Specifies the manufacturing process for which to set rule parameters. Choose one:
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Mill/Drill only
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Rules for milling and drilling.
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Turn with Mill Drill
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The milling and drilling rules and additional rules for turned parts.
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Sheet metal
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Rules for sheet metal parts.
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Injection Molding
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Rules for injection molded parts.
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Standard hole sizes apply to all manufacturing processes.
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| Rule Parameters |
Lists the parameters for your Manufacturing Process selection.
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| Standard Hole Sizes |
Defines standard hole sizes used by DFMXpress. Click Edit to display the Standard Hole Sizes dialog box. |
| Restore Default Values |
Resets the rule parameters to the default values. Available only if you have changed at least one parameter value. |
Mill/Drill Parameters
Available when Manufacturing Process is Mill/Drill only.
| Hole Depth to Diameter Ratio |
Accepts a value between 0 and 100000. See Hole Diameters.
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| Minimum % of Hole Area inside Part |
Accepts a value between 0 and 100. See Partial Holes.
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| Mill Tool Depth to Diameter Ratio |
Accepts a value between 0 and 100000. See Deep Pockets and Slots.
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| Minimum Linear Tolerance Zone |
Accepts a value between 0 and 100000. See Linear and Angular Tolerances.
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| Minimum Angular Tolerance Zone |
Accepts a value between 0 and 360. See Linear and Angular Tolerances.
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Turn Parameters
Available when Manufacturing Process is Turn with Mill Drill.
| Minimum Corner Radius (Turn part) |
Accepts a value between 0 and 100000. See Minimum Corner Radii for Turned Parts.
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| Minimum % of Bore Relief (Turn part) |
Accepts a value between 0 and 100. See Bore Relief for Turned Parts.
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Sheet Metal Parameters
Available when Manufacturing Process is Sheet metal.
| Hole Diameter to Thickness Ratio |
Accepts a value between 0.01 and 100000. See Hole Diameters.
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| Simple Hole-Part Edge Distance to Thickness Ratio |
Accepts a value between 0.01 and 100000. See Hole-to-Edge Distances.
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| Countersink-Part Edge Distance to Thickness Ratio |
Accepts a value between 0.01 and 100000. See Hole-to-Edge Distances.
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| Simple Hole Spacing to Thickness Ratio |
Accepts a value between 0.01 and 100000. See Hole Spacing.
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| Countersink Spacing to Thickness Ratio |
Accepts a value between 0.01 and 100000. See Hole Spacing.
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| Recommended Bend Radius |
Accepts a value between 0.01 and 100000 mm. See Bend Radii.
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Injection Molding Parameters
Available when Manufacturing Process is Injection Molding.
| Minimum Wall Thickness |
Accepts a value between 1.0 and 100000. See Minimum Wall Thickness.
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| Maximum Wall Thickness |
Accepts a value between 1.0 and 100000. See Maximum Wall Thickness.
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