Defining the Workpiece

In this section, you define the workpiece that to use to create the core and cavity for the mold.

1. On the ribbon, click Core/Cavity tab > Plastic Part panel > Define Workpiece.
2. Maintain Rectangular as the Workpiece Type and enter the following Workpiece Dimensions:
   • X_total: 80 mm
   • Y_total: 160 mm
   • Z_total: 50 mm
3. Click More to expand the Define Workpiece Setting dialog box . Notice that you can design your rectangular workpiece with a Foolproof feature that enables you to add chamfers and fillets.
4. Click Chamfer on the Define Workpiece Setting dialog box, and select the check box next to the top left-hand corner of the workpiece. Enter a value of 5 mm.
5. Click OK on the Define Workpiece Setting dialog box.
6. Click OK on the File Naming dialog box to accept the defaults.
7. The model appears as shown in the following image.
   

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