Defining a De-mold Manufacturing Control

You add a de-mold control to ensure that the optimized shape can be extracted from a mold.

  1. In the Optimization study tree, right-click Manufacturing Controls , and select Specify De-mold Direction .
  2. In the PropertyManager, under De-mold Direction , select Stamping (Pull direction only).
    The stamping control ensures that the software removes all elements located behind or in front of the element that is removed during the optimization.
  3. To select the pull direction, expand the brake rotor flyout Feature Manager design tree, and select Selection Sets > stamp direction.
    The preselected edge appears in Select edge to define the direction . The part is shown in Isometic view orientation.

  4. Click .