Workpiece Pocket

Create pockets for a rectangular workpiece

1. In the Mold Assembly tab, click Workpiece Pocket.
2. In the Workpiece Pocket dialog box, click the down arrow and select a method to trim the workpiece pocket:
   • Wire Cut Clearance
   • Round Corner
   • Hole Clearance
   • Merge Cores and Cavities into Moldbase Plates
   Note: To activate Diameter of Tools, select Round Corner and Hole Clearance.
3. To create the foolproof design:
   • Select Fillet or Chamfer.
   • Enter a fillet or chamfer value.
   • Select the corner in which to add the fillet or chamfer.
   • If Diameter of Tools is available, enter the cutting tool diameter.
4. In the Pocket List, assign each core and cavity to the appropriate pocket.
5. Click OK.

Create pockets for a cylindrical workpiece

1. In the Mold Assembly tab, click Workpiece Pocket.
2. In the Workpiece Pocket dialog box, click the down arrow and select a method to trim the workpiece pocket:
   • Blind Pocket
   • Through Pocket
   • Merge Cores and Cavities into Moldbase Plates
3. Click OK.

Edit a workpiece pocket

1. In the Mold Design browser, right-click the Workpiece Pocket node, and then click Edit Feature.
2. In the Workpiece Pocket dialog box, modify the settings.
3. Click OK.

Delete a workpiece pocket

• In the Mold Design browser, right-click the Workpiece Pocket node, and then click Delete.