Lifter Reference

Provides the tools to create a lifter assembly.

Access:
	On the Mold Assembly tab, click Lifter.

Lifter dialog box

Type	Type Used to select the type of lifter assembly from the drop-down list. Customize Allows the lifter assembly to be customized.
Placement	Plastic Part Specifies a plastic part in the graphics window. Pull Direction Sets the pull direction of the lifter. In the graphics window, select a straight edge, face, or planar surface as a reference. Flip Direction Reverses the pull direction. Defines the offset value from the selected Pull Direction element. Base Point Specifies the base point of the lifter. In the graphics window, select a solid point or work point as a reference. Defines the offset value from the selected Base Point element.
Preview	Displays an image of the selected lifter assembly.
Drawing Distance	Lifter Angle Specifies the Lifter Angle. Max Travel The Max Travel value is automatically calculated as a reference value.
Components	Specifies a component of the lifter assembly to customize. Note: To modify the components, select the Customize check box.
	Import Size Imports a selected lifter assembly into the mold design. Save Size Saves the lifter assembly as a template.
	Preview update Updates the preview of the lifter assembly in the graphics window.

Part dialog box

Preview	Displays an image of the selected lifter assembly.
Size	Specifies the size of the part in the drop-down list.
Dimensions	Reviews or change the parameter values of the part. To change the parameter values, select Dimension in the drop-down list, or enter values in the text box.

Placement plane dialog

Selection

Placement plane Specifies a plane on which to place the bottom of the lifter. In the graphics window, select as a reference a solid surface or a surface that is parallel to the XY plane. Note: This dialog displays when there is no ejector plate, or more than one ejector plate.