Performing a Boolean Operation for the Lifter Assembly

In this section, you perform a Boolean operation that join the inserts to the lifters.

The Mold Boolean command is used to check for interference in the Mold Design assembly, cut a component body by using the cutting tool components, or unite two components into one.

  1. On the Quick Access toolbar, click Design View > View1.
  2. On the Mold Design browser, turn off the visibility of Top.
  3. Orient the model as shown in the following image.
  1. On the ribbon, click Mold Assembly tab > Boolean panel > Mold Boolean.
  2. On the Mold Boolean dialog box, click Add.
  3. Select the lifter labeled 1 in the following image as the Unite Body reference.
  4. Select the insert labeled 2 in the following image as the Join Body reference.
  5. On the Mold Boolean dialog box, click Apply to unite the selected bodies.
  6. Repeat the steps to unite for the other lifter and insert and then click OK to finish the operation.
Note: You are not required to create a Mold Boolean for the slider assembly in this tutorial.

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