Activity 2: Specify manufacturing methods

In this activity, you specify the manufacturing constraints for all methods available in the product.

Prerequisites

• Activity 1 is complete.

Steps

1. Specify the Unrestricted and Additive manufacturing methods for the generative study by applying the settings shown in the following image.
   
   

   1. On the Define tab, click Design Criteria > Manufacturing .
   2. In the Manufacturing dialog, ensure that the Unrestricted and Additive methods are selected.
   3. Click X+, Y+, and Z+ buttons to set the 3D printing build direction for additive.
   4. For the Additive method, ensure that the default values are specified:
      • In the Overhang Angle field 45.0 deg.
      • In the Minimum Thickness field 0.118 in.

2. Specify the 2.5-axis milling method to generate outcomes which can be subtractively manufactured using 2.5-axis milling operations by applying the settings shown in the following image.
   
   

   1. In the Manufacturing dialog, ensure that the Milling method is selected.
   2. From the Configuration 1 drop-down menu, select 2.5-axis.
   3. Click Y button to set the tool direction for 2.5-axis machining.
      
      Note: It orients the tool in the direction parallel to the Y axis of the triad. We will select this direction for all other methods.
   4. In the Minimum Tool Diameter field, ensure that the default value is specified: 0.394 in.

3. Specify the 3-axis milling method to generate outcomes which can be subtractively manufactured using 3-axis milling operations by applying the settings shown in the following image.
   
   

   1. To add a new milling configuration, in the Manufacturing dialog, click .
      
      Note: By default, the 3-axis milling configuration is added.
   2. Click Y+ and Y- buttons to set the tool direction for 3-axis machining.
      
      Note: It orients the tool in the direction parallel to the Y axis of the triad and pointing to the positive/negative end of the Y axis.
   3. Click Z- button to deselect the default direction.
   4. In the Minimum Tool Diameter field, enter 0.15 in.
   5. In the Tool Shoulder Length field, enter 1.60 in.
   6. In the Head Diameter field, enter 1.50 in.

4. Specify the 5-axis milling method to generate outcomes which can be subtractively manufactured using 5-axis milling operations by applying the settings shown in the following image.
   
   

   1. To add a new milling configuration, click , and select the 5-axis option from the drop-down menu.
   2. In the Minimum Tool Diameter field, enter 0.20 in.
   3. In the Tool Shoulder Length field, enter 1.60 in.
   4. In the Head Diameter field, enter 2.00 in.

5. Specify the 2-axis cutting method to generate outcomes which can be manufactured using 2-axis cutting operations by applying the settings shown in the following image.
   
   

   1. In the Manufacturing dialog, ensure that the 2-axis Cutting method is selected.
   2. Click Y button to set the cutting direction.
      
      Note: It orients the cutting tool in the direction parallel to the Y axis of the triad.

6. Specify the Casting method to generate outcomes that can be manufactured using the metal casting process by applying the settings shown in the following image.
   
   

   1. In the Manufacturing dialog, ensure that the Casting method is selected.
   2. Click X and Z buttons to deselect X and Z directions.
   3. In the Minimum Draft Angle field, enter 3.00 deg.
   4. In the Minimum Thickness field, enter 0.05 in.
   5. Click OK.
      
      Tip: To modify the specified manufacturing methods and constraints, mouse over the Manufacturing node in the Browser, and then click .

Activity 2 summary

In this activity, you specified the manufacturing constraints for all methods available in the product.