Mold Design

MoldDesign
CimatronE 10.0 User Guide

CimatronE 10.0 MoldDesign User Guide ⎪i
Table of Contents
Mold Project ................................................................................................................................... 1
CimatronE Mold Project.............................................................................................................. 1
Mold Project Basics .................................................................................................................... 1
Mold Project Basics.......................................................................................................... 1
Mold Project Setup Wizard............................................................................................... 1
MoldDesign................................................................................................................................. 4
CimatronE Mold Project > MoldDesign ............................................................................ 4
MoldDesign Basics........................................................................................................... 5
Working in MoldDesign .................................................................................................... 6
MoldDesign Functions....................................................................................................78
Parting ....................................................................................................................................302
Parting Functions .........................................................................................................302
Index ...........................................................................................................................................319
CimatronE 10.0 MoldDesign User Guide ⎪1
Mold Project
CimatronE Mold Project
The CimatronE Mold Project is a work environment methodology that provides a flexible
environment, enabling the creation of active parts and mold components for complex molds. This
methodology uses the concept of concurrent engineering to achieve faster time-to-market
capability.
The unique Mold Project methodology enables parting to be done in the assembly environment,
and allows easy switching between the MoldDesign and Parting environments, and vice versa.
Mold Project > MoldDesign
Mold Project > Parting
Mold Project Basics

Mold Project Basics
The following links explain the Mold Project Setup Wizard:
Mold Project Setup Wizard
Mold Project Setup Wizard

This wizard assists you in setting up a new Mold Project by prompting you to define the
appropriate parameters.
An Assembly file is then opened. The Assembly Name you defined in
the wizard is displayed in the assembly tree on the left of the screen
and the Parting Guide is displayed on the right side of the screen.
Upon completion of the Mold Project Setup Wizard, continue with
the Mold Project creation using the Parting Guide and Xelerate
MoldDesign Guide to guide you through the logical order.
Notes: A MoldDesign assembly is a regular CimatronE assembly,
with all of its available tools.
General Interaction
The Mold Project Setup Wizard dialog is displayed. Define the
following parameters (the CimatronE Assembly name and, if required,
a Folder name and/or a Layout Part):
1. Define the Assembly Name for the new file.
When you have named the assembly, you will be able to define the
location of the assembly by using the browser button . If no
location has been defined, the last used location is the default.
If required, you can now press the OK button to continue to the next stage. (A Layout Part
must be defined at some stage, either now in the Mold Project Setup Wizard, or in the next step
in the mold project).
2. The Folder Name and Layout Part are optional at this stage.
If you select the Create a new folder box, and/or the Create New Part box, default Folder and
Layout Part names are displayed. These names are automatically created, based on the Name
Generator fields defined in the MoldDesign Preferences.
3. You can either create a new Layout Part, or browse using the open file button , to add one
of your own layout parts or select one of the predefined layout parts supplied by Cimatron. This is
a preliminary layout which can be edited in later phases of the mold creation process. The layout
parts supplied by Cimatron are placed in folder
\Cimatron\CimatronE\Data\dat\ApplicationsData\Layout-parts in the Inch and MM folders.
4. Set the units of measurement for the new assembly. The units will be those of the active part, or
are defined in the Preferences if an active part was not selected.
5. Click the Preferences button to change the MoldDesign Preferences, if required.
6. Click the Mold Project Setup Parameters button to display the setup parameters if
required.
7. Click the appropriate confirmation button:
Cancel and exit the dialog.
OK; accept the data in the dialog and continue with the Mold Project creation using the
Parting Guide and Xelerate MoldDesign Guide to guide you through the logical order.
If you have not defined a location for the assembly by using the browser button , the
CimatronE Explorer is displayed. Select a folder into which all the assembly files, for this project,
will be created
The assembly file is opened with the Assembly Name displayed in the Assembly Tree on the left
of the screen. An additional sub-assembly, Parting_<Assembly Name>, is created in the
Assembly Tree.
If a Layout part has not been defined, the If a Layout part has been defined, additional
tree structure is as shown below. items are added to the tree - a Layout part in
the Assembly tree and the Parting tree.
Note that, when created in the Mold Project
Setup Wizard, the Layout part is activated (as
shown below).
In the CimatronE Explorer, these appear as follows (in the example below, a Layout part has been
added):
MoldDesign
CimatronE Mold Project > MoldDesign
The CimatronE MoldDesign application is part of the CimatronE Mold Project.
The MoldDesign application provides you with the tools to automate the mold design process.
All aspects of CimatronE’s CAD system were developed with the mold maker in mind. From total
freedom to interchange between solid, surface and wireframe operations, to an assembly
environment built for tooling, CimatronE’s system is attuned to the mold makers needs.
How does it work?

• Adapt the part for molding (mending) using CimatronE’s truly hybrid environment, with a
wealth of solid and surface operations dedicated to mold making.
• Design the mold tool with the flexibility to alternate between wireframe, surface and solid
operations so you can use the simplest possible method to achieve the geometries you
need.
• Build your mold tool in an assembly environment dedicated to tooling, with recognition of
different components including core, cavity, sliders, ejectors, runners and cooling
channels.
• Integrate catalog parts into assemblies; modeling capabilities allow you to automatically
create pockets in every plate the part goes through and thread the pocket where necessary.
Benefits
• Fast creation of molds.
• Total flexibility in mold design and when making alterations to the part.
• Preliminary designs can be produced easily and quickly, for use while quoting or
evaluating a project.
What would you like to do?
Learn about MoldDesign Basics
Learn about Working in MoldDesign
Learn about MoldDesign Functions
MoldDesign Basics
The design of the mold assembly consists of two main design tasks:
1. Design of active components, which form the shape of the molded part.
2. Design of the mold base, which includes plates, guides, the cooling, injection and ejection
systems and other mechanical systems, which locate or move the mold components.
These two tasks are closely related and may require frequent interaction as the shape; size and the
general configuration of the active parts define and affect all the mold components and
subsystems.
Unlike the active components of the mold, which are unique, a typical mold base consists of many
standard parts that can be obtained from several manufacturers.
Convenient access to such catalogs, the ability to extend and modify them and an intelligent
search and selection capabilities are critical elements of CimatronE's MoldDesign application.
The design of a mold consists of the following:
1. Adding the base (mold configuration)
2. Adding active parts and designing the layout.
3. Systems designing (cooling, injection, ejection)
4. Designing slider and lifter mechanisms
5. Adding standard catalog parts and sub-systems (screws, pins, etc.)
6. Designing and adding non-standard parts and sub-systems
7. Creating outputs (Drafting, NC, BOM)
The order in which these tasks are performed may vary from organization to organization; it may
also vary according to the mold type.
The cost of a mold operation is determined by the amount of features, which determine what
tooling will need to be used. Cimatron's MoldQuote Generator can be used to produce quotes,
either on a stand-alone basis, or in conjunction with CimatronE. If you have installed the
MoldQuote Generator, see the MoldQuote Generator Help for additional information on this
tool).
What would you like to do?

MoldDesign The MoldDesign Set-Up Wizard dialog is displayed.
Setup Wizard This dialog enables you to define the part file for
which you wish to create a mold.
The Xelerate MoldDesign Guide is then displayed.
This is located on the right side of the CimatronE
window and enables you to follow the logical steps of
the mold design process, from start to finish.
Mold Base Define or delete a mold configuration.
Pocket Design Create a compatible hole for an insert.
Add Mold Add mold components, such as mold parts, screws,
Component injection and ejection devices and slide units.
Cooling Create cooling tunnels in the selected objects.
Design
BOM Output to a Bill of Materials.
Mold Tools These consists of Saving the Mold Configuration and
defining the Mold Rules.
Working in MoldDesign
Working in MoldDesign
The following links provide additional information for working in the MoldDesign environment:
Add Rules
Mold Tools
Tips and Tricks
Add Rules
Add Rules
When adding a catalog component, you can automate the process by applying certain rules
regarding the location and/or size of the added components. For example, when using Add Mold
Component, the system will automatically select the placing and the size of components that
contain a suitable rule. This means that if the component you are adding has a mold rule applied to
it, part of the Add Mold Component process may be completed automatically.
The Rules (and Rules Editor) are applicable only when adding a catalog component (a tool
assembly composed of catalog parts) via designated tools such as Add Mold Component, Add Die
Component, Add Ejectors, Add Ejection Devices and Add Cooling Items. In each of these "Add
Component" dialogs, select the appropriate checkbox to apply the required rule, as shown below:
Use the
Rules
Editor to
add,
delete or
edit
rules.
See
examples
of using
the Add
Rules
Pressing the Rule Information button displays the Rule Information dialog showing all
rules associated with the selected component, as shown below. These rules can be edited as
required using the Rules Editor.
Rules are divided into two categories, Placing Rules and Size Rules.
Location/Placing Rules:
1. Define on which plane the component is located.
2. When applied, the rule will automatically select a placement plane, cone face or the UCS
where the component is to be placed. In addition, when placed upon a plane, the components can
be positioned on predetermined points or the center of geometry of predefined faces.
Size Rules:
1. Define the parametric relation between the added part and other components that are already in
the assembly.
2. The rule defines a parametric relation between one of the new component dimensions, to other
component dimensions in the assembly. For example, a rule can define that the length of the
"Support Pillars" is equal to the width of the "Riser Plate". When applied, the rule will
automatically select parameter values for added components. The parameter value may be linked
to a local parameter such as the distance from an active face, or to a global setup parameter.
Notes:
• The components will NOT be associative to size rules; however, they will stay linked to
location rules.
• Each catalog brand (such as "Hasco", "DME" or "Misumi") has its own set of rules.
• The rules may be applied on a category, sub-category or a specific item. This means, for
example, that all components in a catalog category or all components which are assigned to
a sub-category (e.g. the Ejector Pin sub-category) can have the same rule. Individual
catalog items can have specific rules assigned to them.
• Rules per each catalog brand are pre-defined by Cimatron; however, the Rules Editor is an
editing tool that enables you to add new rules, delete rules or modify existing rules.
Using Add Rules

regarding the location and/or size of the added components. For additional information, see Add
Rules and Examples of Add Rules. Use the Rules Editor to add, delete or edit rules.
The Add Rules (and Rules Editor) are applicable only when adding a catalog component (a tool
Component, Add Ejectors, Add Ejection Devices and Add Cooling Items.
When adding catalog components, invoke(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press the
Access button at the top of this Help topic) the Add Rules as necessary.
The process below describes the difference in the interaction when adding a catalog component
using the Add Rules and is relevant to the functions mentioned above (where the Add Rules are
applicable).
Required Step 1 when adding a catalog component
Required Step 2 when adding a catalog component
Required Step 1
At this stage, when adding catalog components, the item is selected, the catalog table is displayed
and sizing takes place. Sizing is performed only if the Size Rule is applied(for instructions on how
to invoke this tool, press the Access button at the top of this Help topic) , otherwise the interaction
is as usual (as far as sizing is concerned).
Generally speaking, a size rule will filter the related catalog column per applicable rule. However,
some columns may not be fully determined until the parts are actually placed.
Fully Determined Columns
Non-Determined Columns
Fully Determined Columns

If the size rule is applied, the catalog table is filtered according to whatever size rule is used, for
example:
The filtering is removed if the button is pressed. If the rule involves more than one primary
dimension, standard catalog rules apply (i.e. columns are filtered from left to right).
List Values are supported so that the closest value is selected:
Non-Determined Columns
If the size rule involves geometrical parameters yet unknown until the components are placed, the
parameter to be determined will be shown as "disabled" until proper data is retrieved, for example:
Disabled cells are ignored as far as auto row selection is concerned. Otherwise the usual catalog
rules apply (the first row is selected, etc.).
You will not be able to interact with "disabled" cells in the input row, otherwise there is no change
in the usual table functionality (all options are available, including changing the part into "non-
standard" [predefined or not], etc.).
If you uncheck the size rule apply checkbox, standard interaction is returned with no disabled
cells.
Required Step 2
At this stage the location rules are applied and, consequently, the size calculations for the non-
determined columns are performed. Location is performed only if the Location Rule is applied(for
instructions on how to invoke this tool, press the Access button at the top of this Help topic) .
The correct placement method is selected according to whatever is defined in rule (Place by UCS,
Place on Face, Place on Cone Face).
Place All UCSs conforming with the rule are automatically selected and the
by UCS components are placed accordingly.
Place The face with the proper name/attribute is automatically selected as the
on Face placement plane. If more than one suitable face exists, the first found face
is selected. The Sketcher is opened, as usual.
Place on Faces COG / Place by Points options:
Place on If required, press the MMB(middle mouse button) while
Faces in the Sketcher, pick the Pick Positioning Entities
COG option from the popup menu and then select faces.
Points are created on the COG (Center of Geometry) of
all faces conforming with the rule and are projected onto
the plane. After the points have been added
automatically, the Sketcher interaction proceeds as
usual.
Only faces conforming to this rule are selected, other
faces are ignored (if for example selection By Box was
used to select the faces).
Place by If required, press the MMB(middle mouse button) while
Points in the Sketcher, pick the Pick Positioning Entities
option from the popup menu and then select points.
All points conforming with the rule are automatically
projected onto the plane. After the points have been
added automatically, the Sketcher interaction proceeds
as usual.
Only points conforming to this rule are selected, other
points are ignored (if for example selection By Box was
used to select the points).
Place All cone faces conforming with the rule are automatically selected and the
on Cone components are placed accordingly.
Face
Size Calculation
Once the components are placed, the proper size is then calculated as defined in the geometrical
parameter size rule ("Plane to Attributed/Target Face - Normal Distance", "UCS to Face - XYZ
Distance", etc.).
If the calculation input has somehow been changed (for example, if components were moved after
initially placing them), right-click and select the Recalculate Rules option from the popup menu.
This option is only available if components were placed using the size rule "Plane to Target Face"
geometrical parameter.
Plane to If required, press the MMB(middle mouse button) while in the Sketcher,
Target pick the Pick Target Face option from the popup menu and then select
Face the face. The size between the placement face and the selected face can
then be calculated.
Add Rule Examples

regarding the location and/or size of the added components. For additional information, see Add
Rules and Using Add Rules. Use the Rules Editor to add, delete or edit rules.
The Add Rules (and Rules Editor) are applicable only when adding a catalog component (a tool
Component, Add Ejectors, Add Ejection Devices and Add Cooling Items.
When adding catalog components, invoke(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press the
Access button at the top of this Help topic) the Add Rules as necessary.
Examples of Using the Add Rules

The following examples demonstrate the use of the Add Rules when adding catalog components:
Adding Ejectors
Adding Spot Cooling Items (such as baffles etc.)
Adding Punch Screws (may be performed in the background when using "Automatic Punch
Creation" etc.)
Adding Screws while indicating a face
Adding Punch Keys (may be performed in the background when using "Automatic Punch
Creation" etc.)
Adding Cooling Components
Adding Ejectors
• Location Rule: - Ejectors are always added on the top face of the ejector plate.
• Size Rule #1: - The ejector's length "L" is greater than "Distance to Active faces".
• Size Rule #2: - The ejector's pocket length "L Cut" is smaller or equal to ("Distance to
Active Faces" minus 20 mm).
Adding Spot Cooling Items

This includes items such as baffles, etc..
• Size Rule: - Item length "L" is equal to or smaller than ("Distance to Active Faces" minus
20 mm).
Adding Punch Screws

This may be performed in the background when using "Automatic Punch Creation", etc..
• Location Rule#1: - Screws are placed on top of "Punch Backing Plate".

• Location Rule#2: - Screws may be added with respect to the punch face COG (Center of
Geometry).
• Size Rule: – The screw length is greater than or equal to the punch backing plate thickness
"T" + Screw Diameter "D".
Adding Screws while Indicating a Face
• Interactive Size Rule: - The length of screw "L" will be greater than the distance between
the placement face and the selected face.
Adding Punch Keys

This may be performed in the background when using "Automatic Punch Creation", etc..
• Location Rule#1: - The key is placed on "Flange Face".

• Location Rule #2: - The key is placed at the flange face COG (the key UCS is placed at
W/2 distance from its edge).
Adding Cooling Components
• Location Rule: – Place on all cone faces with the appropriate attributes (created while the
cooling channel is created).
• Size Rule: – Component diameter "D" is greater than the cooling channel diameter.
Rules Editor
Tools > Edit Add Rules /

Rules Editor
When adding a catalog component, you can apply certain rules regarding the location and/or size
of the added components, by using the Add Rules functionality. The Rules Editor is an editing
tool that enables you to add new rules, delete rules or modify existing rules.
Invoke(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press the Access button at the top of this Help
topic) the Rules Editor to display the Rules Editor dialog showing information about the catalog
and any existing rules:
The top half of the Rules Editor
dialog (marked by the red box in the
image on the left) is a general area
which displays the catalog name, all
rules defined for the catalog, and
whether each rule is defined for the
catalog Category, Sub-Category or a
specific Item.
This general area is also used to
create, edit and delete rules and
enables you to change the order of
the rules in the displayed table.
For detailed information, see:
General Area parameters
Creating a new rule
Editing a rule
Deleting a rule
Applying Rules
The bottom half of the dialog
displays the specific rule data in
Location and Size tabs; see the
examples below.
Location (Placing) Rules
Size Rules
See Using Add Rules and Examples
of Add Rules.
Examples of the bottom half of the Rules Editor dialog displaying the specific rule data in
Location and Size tabs.
Locations tab displaying the Location Size tab displaying the Size Rules:
Rules:
Add Rules are divided into two categories, Location (Placing) Rules and Size Rules.
Location/Placing Rules:
1. Define on which plane the component is located.
2. When applied, the rule will automatically select a placement plane, cone face or the UCS
where the component is to be placed. In addition, when placed upon a plane, the components can
be positioned on predetermined points or the center of geometry of predefined faces.
Size Rules:
1. Define the parametric relation between the added part and other components that are already in
the assembly.
2. The rule defines a parametric relation between one of the new component dimensions, to other
component dimensions in the assembly. For example, a rule can define that the length of the
"Support Pillars" is equal to the width of the "Riser Plate". When applied, the rule will
automatically select parameter values for added components. The parameter value may be linked
to a local parameter such as the distance from an active face, or to a global setup parameter.
General Area Parameters

Catalog The name of the catalog currently being edited. Browse to select a different
catalog.
If the Rules Editor was invoked from within an "Add Component" dialog (by
pressing the Edit Rules button), the corresponding catalog is already selected
and the browsing button is disabled (grayed-out).
Rule Table:
The table below the catalog name displays any rules already defined for the
catalog.
Example:
If required, change the table order by selecting a rule row and moving it up or
down using the arrow buttons next to the table.
Example:
Type
your drop-down text here.
Name The name of the rule.

Category The catalog category to which the rule applies. A dropdown list of categories is
available.
If only a Category name is defined, the rule applies to the whole category.
Example:
Notes:
• Only one rule can be applied to a whole category.
• A category can have more than one rule, if the additional rules apply to
sub-categories and/or specific items.
Sub- The catalog sub-category to which the rule applies. A dropdown list of sub-
Category categories is available.
If a Sub-Category name is defined (with no Item name), the rule applies to the
whole sub-category, irrespective of the Category name (if the name is
displayed; see the notes below).
Example:
Notes:
• Only one rule can be applied to a whole sub-category.
• A sub-category can have more than one rule, if the additional rules
apply to specific items.
• When defining a rule for a sub-category, the Category name does not
need to be displayed, as it does not play any role in the sub-category
rule (the Category name can be [Blank]). In this case, select the
required Sub-Category from the dropdown list.
Example:
Item The catalog item to which the rule applies. If required, browse to get the
appropriate item.
If an Item name is defined, the rule applies to the specific item, irrespective of
the Category and Sub-Category names (if the names are displayed; see the
notes below).
Example:
Notes:
• Only one rule can be applied to a specific item.
• When defining a rule for an item, the Category and Sub-Category
names do not need to be displayed, as they do not play any role in the
item rule (the Category and Sub-Category names can be [Blank]). Press
the button next to the Item field to open the CimatronE Explorer
and then browse to the appropriate catalog and select the required item.
In this case, you can only select an item from the catalog that appears in
the Catalog field at the top of the dialog.
Example:
• You can also directly type in the item name in this field, or delete it to
clear the item selection.
Update The Update button is, by default, disabled (grayed out). It becomes enabled in
the following cases:
3. When editing an existing rule; either by changing any of the field values or
by changing the location of a rule in the Rule Table.
4. When a new rule is defined. In this case, the Update button is only enabled
when the Category, Sub-Category or Item is defined.
Note: If you have edited a rule or defined a new rule and then select another
rule from the Rule Table without pressing the Update button, a message is
displayed prompting you to "Update".
Creating a new rule
To create a new rule:

1. Invoke(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press the Access button at the top of this
Help topic) the Rules Editor.
2. Browse to and select the relevant catalog for which the rule is to be defined.
3. Select an empty row in the table of existing rules. All fields in the dialog, also in the Location
and Size tabs, are displayed empty.
Example:
4. Enter all the data relevant to the rule. This includes general data (such as whether it is defined
for a catalog Category, Sub-Category or a specific Item) and also relevant Location and Size rules.
5. If required, change the location of the new rule in the Rule Table by using the arrow buttons
next to the table.
6. Press the Update button.
Editing a rule
To edit an existing rule:

2. Browse to and select the relevant catalog.
3. Select the appropriate rule in the table of existing rules. When a table row is selected, all the
relevant rule data is displayed in the dialog, including in the Location and Size tabs.
4. Edit the relevant data. This can include any data in the general area (such as whether it is
defined for a catalog Category, Sub-Category or a specific Item) and also in the Location and Size
rules.
5. If required, change the location of the rule in the Rule Table by using the arrow buttons next to
the table.
6. Press the Update button.
Deleting a rule
To delete an existing rule:

2. Browse to and select the relevant catalog.
3. Right-click on the appropriate rule in the table of existing rules and select Delete from the
popup menu.
Example:
4. A confirmation message is displayed. Approve the deletion request.

Rules Editor - Placing (Location) Rules

and any existing rules in the Location tab:
Add Rules are divided into
two categories, Location
Rules and Size Rules.
Location (Placing) Rules:
1. Define on which plane the
component is located.
2. When applied, the rule will
automatically select a
placement plane, cone face or
the UCS where the component
is to be placed. In addition,
when placed upon a plane, the
components can be positioned
on predetermined points or the
center of geometry of
predefined faces.
Use the Rules Editor to add,
delete or edit rules.
See Using Add Rules and
Examples of Add Rules.
Location Rules Parameters
For example, in the dialog above, showing the Location tab, the rule states the following:
1. The rule refers to the Meusburger catalog.
2. The name of the rule is "Ejector Pins" and it applies to the whole sub-category of ejector pins.
3. The ejector pin component will automatically be placed on the "Bottom Face" of the "Ejection
Retainer Plates".
4. The sub-assembly that holds the ejector retainer plates (ie, the Ejection System sub-assembly),
is automatically activated.
Notes:
location rules.
Location Rules Parameters

Placement Determines the add option used to place the component. The following placement
Method options are available in the dropdown list:
[Blank] Select this option to cancel a Location rule. In this case, if a
Size rule is defined, only the size rule will be applied.
Place by Automatically select UCSs for placing components. Select
UCS the type of UCS in the next field.
Place on Automatically select a predefined face for placing
Face components. Select the type of face to be used in the next
field.
Place on Automatically select cone faces for placing components.
Cone Face Select the type of faces to be used in the next field.
The Placement Method selected, defines the options available in the next field -
Face/UCS to use.
Face/UCS Determines the type of face used for placing the component (for example "Bottom
to use Face"). The type of face is set using the Attach Properties to Entity tool during the
Catalog definition process.
Browse to select the type face or UCS. The options available in the browse dialog
depend on the Placement Method selected above. Double-click the relevant row
in the browse dialog.
Example:
Placement Method = Place by UCS, Placement Method = Place on
Face/UCS options that are available: Face,
Face/UCS options that are
available:
Placement Method = Place on Cone

Face,
Face/UCS options that are available:
Component Determine which components will be used to place the new component.
Category These fields, together with the previous Face/UCS to use field, enable you to
And/Or indicate which entity is to be used to place the new component (for example, the
Sub- "Bottom Face" of the "Ejection Retainer Plates").
Category
Enable Select this option to automatically activate the sub-assembly holding the
Auto component that owns the placement entity (for example, face). The adjacent field,
Activation Sub-Assembly, is enabled allowing you to select the relevant sub-assembly.
Example:
Usage Example:
For example, in the image below, the Location rule is to place a component on the
"Bottom Face" of the "Ejection Retainer Plates". In this case, this option will
automatically active the sub-assembly that holds the ejector retainer plates (ie, the
Ejection System sub-assembly).
By default, this option is unchecked.
Place On Additional options are enabled if the Placement Method = Place on Face. These
Face options allow you to position the components on predetermined points or the
Options center of geometry of predefined faces.
Free Place the component anywhere on the face selected in the Face/UCS to use field
Location above.
Place On Place the component on the center of geometry of all faces selected in the adjacent
Faces COG Face Name/Attribute field.
The adjacent field, Face Name/Attribute, is enabled allowing you to select the
relevant types of faces. Browse to select the faces and double-click the relevant
row in the browse dialog.
Example:
Note: You can also directly type in the relevant name of the faces in this field, or
delete it to clear the selection.
Usage Example:
center of geometry of all the "Cooling Faces".
During execution (see Using Add Rules), points will be created on the center of
geometry of all faces conforming with the rule (very much like the Center of
Geometry tool inside the Sketcher). Only faces conforming to this rule will be
selected, other faces will be ignored (if for example selection By Box was used to
select the faces).
Place By Place the component on all the points selected in the adjacent Point
Point Name/Attribute field.
The adjacent field, Point Name/Attribute, is enabled allowing you to select the
relevant types of points. Browse to select the points and double-click the relevant
row in the browse dialog.

Example:
Note: You can also directly type in the relevant name of the points in this field, or
delete it to clear the selection.
Usage Example:
"Center Point" of all relevant faces.
During execution (see Using Add Rules), all points conforming with the rule will
be automatically projected onto the placement plane (very much like the Add
Geometry tool inside the Sketcher). Only points conforming to this rule will be
selected, other points will be ignored (if for example selection By Box was used to
select the points).
Notes:
• One rule set can contain many size and locating rules.
• Each rule takes the full path name of the component to be added and the target location.
• Make sure that the selected component or entity has a name attached to it.
Rules Editor - Size Rules

and any existing rules in the Size tab:
Add Rules are divided into two
categories, Location (Placing) Rules and
Size Rules.
Size Rules:
1. Define the parametric relation between
the added part and other components that
are already in the assembly.
2. The rule defines a parametric relation
between one of the new component
dimensions, to other component
dimensions in the assembly. For example,
a rule can define that the length of the
"Support Pillars" is equal to the width of
the "Riser Plate". When applied, the rule
will automatically select parameter values
for added components. The parameter
value may be linked to a local parameter
such as the distance from an active face, or
to a global setup parameter.
Use the Rules Editor to add, delete or edit
rules.
See Using Add Rules and Examples of
Add Rules.
Size Rules Parameters
Up to 4 size parameters can be related, with each parameter having its own dialog interaction.
For example, in the dialog above, showing the Size tab, the rule states the following:
1. The rule refers to the Meusburger catalog.
2. The name of the rule is "Ejector Pins" and it applies to the whole sub-category of ejector pins.
3. The rule determines that the length of the ejector will be bigger than the distance between the
placement plane and active faces, as measured by a normal to the placement plane at the point of
placement.
In this case, since the length of ejector is named "l" in all Meusburger ejectors, the size rule is
applicable to all.
Additional Examples:
1. The rule below states that the diameter of "d1" (in this case a plug) shall be bigger than the
cooling face diameter.
2. The rule below states that the length "l1" (in this case a cap screw) shall be longer from the
distance between placement plane and the selected target face, as measured by a normal to the
placement plane at the point of placement.
Notes:
location rules.
Size Rules Parameters

Parameter Type in a unique parameter name (one that has not already been used in this
Name rule). If the parameter name already exists in the rule, an appropriate message is
field: displayed.
Relation Select an appropriate relation type from the dropdown list.

type filed:
Available types are as follows:
Expression Expressions are created by adding geometrical/setup parameters as "rigid text"

field: to the expression box by using the and buttons respectively.
Alternatively, you can directly type in expressions or delete it to clear the
expression.
In addition, you can also have size rules dependent on other dimensions in the
same catalog, as shown below.
Dependency Example:
In the example below, the length of a screw "l" is dependent on its
diameter "d":
This dependency will work only if "d" has been explicitly specified by
clicking a row or by typing in a value when the catalog component (in this
case the cap screw) is selected, as shown below:
Note: A tool tip showing the complete expression name is displayed by placing
the cursor in the expression box. This is useful for expressions that are longer
than the box length, for example:
Add geometrical parameters to expressions. This button displays the

Geometrical Parameters dialog showing the available parameters. Double-
click a row in the dialog to add "rigid text" it to the expression box.
Example:
"Plane to Attributed/Target
Face - Normal Distance":
this calculates the distance
between the placement face
and selected faces, as
measured by a normal to the
placement face at the
placement points.
"UCS to Face - XYZ
Distance": this calculates
the distance between the
placement UCS and
selected faces, along the
placement UCS X, Y or Z
directions.
"Location Face Bounding
Size - XY": this creates a
bounding box around
selected faces in the placed
component coordinates.
This option calculates the X
and Y size of the bounding
box.
"Cylindrical Face -
Diameter": this measures
the diameter of selected
cylindrical faces.
The geometrical parameters use the contents of the Face Attribute field defined
per relation. For example, when a "Plane to Face" relation is used, the type of
face is indicated in the corresponding Face Attribute field, see below.
All geometrical parameter rules can be used in a relation together with setup
parameters.
Press the button to close the dialog.

Add setup parameters to expressions. This button displays the Setup
Parameters dialog showing the available parameters. Double-click a row to add
"rigid text" it to the expression box. See Relating Setup Parameters for
additional information regarding using the setup parameters in relations.
Example:
All setup parameter rules can be used in a relation together with geometrical
parameters.

Face The face attribute is used with the Geometrical Parameters to indicate a specific
Attribute type of face. For example, when a "Plane to Face" relation is used, the type of
field: face is indicated in the corresponding Face Attribute box.
The browse button displays the Entity Name/Attribute dialog showing the
available faces. Double-click a row to add "rigid text" it to the Face Attribute
field. Alternatively, you can directly type in a face type or delete it to clear the
field.
Example:

Clear The Clear button clears the specific size rule.
Notes:
• One rule set can contain many size and locating rules.
• Each rule takes the full path name of the component to be added and the target location.
• Make sure that the selected component or entity has a name attached to it.
Mold Tools
Mold Tools
A number of tools are available.
These consist of:
Save Configuration Save a previously created mold configuration.
Mold Information Display relevant information regarding the current mold.
Save Configuration
Save Configuration
Save a previously created mold configuration.
This process comprises the following steps:
1. Defining the configuration type.
2. Naming the components, including defining the plate names and also the optional and
dependent components.
3. Defining other optional components.
4. Defining the mandatory components.
5. Defining the dependencies between dependent and other components.
Once the configuration process has been saved, you can return to it and, by scrolling to the
appropriate dialog (using the Next buttons) edit it and re-save it, or save it under a different name.
Save Configuration: Configuration Type

The Configuration dialog is displayed.
1. Select the required plate configuration.
2. Define the Units (mm / inch).
3. Press Next. The Naming Components dialog is displayed.
Naming Components
Save Configuration: Naming Components
When defining the MoldDesign Save Configuration, once the Configuration Type has been
selected, the Naming Components dialog is displayed.
This dialog contains three data entry areas:
1. Defining Plate Names
2. Defining Optional Components
3. Defining Dependent Components
Example of a completed dialog:
Press Next to display the next step in the configuration process.

Save Configuration: Plate Names

Define the specific plate (catalog number) that is associated with a plate name.
1. The system automatically prompts you for the specific plate that is to be associated with a
plate name, or you can use the pull down to select the plate.
Press Select.
2. Using the plate diagram (above) as a prompt, pick the specific plate in the mold that is to
be associated with the appropriate plate name (in this case plate E1).
The picked plate (E1) is entered into the configuration and the plate information is displayed
(plate type and location within the assembly file).
3. The system then automatically prompts you for the next plate. Press Select and pick the
next plate (E2).
The plate is entered into the configuration.

The Plate Name area will eventually contain all the plates in the mold configuration.
Save Configuration: Optional Components

Define the optional components to be loaded with the configuration.
1. The system automatically prompts you for the specific component that is to be associated
with a component name, or you can use the dropdown list to select the component.
Press Select.
2. Pick the component in the mold that is to be associated with the appropriate component (in
this case Leader Pin).
The component is entered into the configuration. Note that the component was recognized
as a Fixed Side component.
The Optional Components area will eventually contain all the optional components in the
mold configuration.
Save Configuration: Dependent Components

Define the dependent components to be loaded with the configuration. Later on, a dependency will
be set between these components and other components (for example a cap screw). This means
that whenever the cap screw is loaded, the dependent component is also loaded.
1. Enter the name of the dependent component (for example Washer A) and press Select.
2. Pick the washer component in the mold.
The component is entered into the configuration.

Save Configuration: Optional Configurations

Other components may be added to the components already associated with a component name.
The Optional Components dialog is displayed.
For example, in the dialog below, plate K10 is the only plate that can be loaded with the clamping
plate P1. This dialog enables you to add other components, so that when loading the clamping
plate P1, you will be able to choose between a number of available plates.
To add optional components:

1. Press the Select from Catalog button.
2. The CimatronE Explorer is displayed, showing the catalog components.

a. Browse to the appropriate Catalog.
b. Select the Catalog, Category and Sub Category to display the appropriate
components, in this case Clamping Plates.
c. Select a component (in this case K12).
d. Press Select.
3. The Optional Components dialog is displayed again showing the added component.
Select the component name (P1), select the added component (K12) and press the arrow
button to add the component to the component name (P1).
Component K12 has now been added to the clamping plate P1. This means that when
loading the clamping plate, you can now choose between two plates, K10 and K12.
4. Add other components as required.

5. Select the Ejection plates are optional in loading box.
This will display the Include ejection plates option when defining the plate size and types
during the loading of a new mold base.
If the Ejection plates are optional in loading box is unselected, the Include ejection
plates option is grayed out.
6. Press Next to define the mandatory and optional components of the mold.
Save Configuration: Load Optional Components

Define which of the optional components, that were added during the component naming process,
are to be mandatory components (components that must be loaded with the configuration).
Mandatory and optional components appear during the Add Components stage, when loading a
new Mold Base.
The Mandatory Components dialog is displayed:
1. To make an optional component into a mandatory component, select the optional

component and press the arrow button.
2. When you have finished defining mandatory components, press the Next button to define
dependencies between components.
Note: During the Add Components stage, when loading a new Mold Base, the mandatory
components appear grayed out. Optional components can be selected as required.
Save Configuration: Load Dependent Components

Define dependencies between components. This means that when loading a specific component,
another (dependent) component, will also be loaded.
The Driven Components dialog is displayed:
Use the dropdown menus to define the dependency between components.

1. On the right, select the component that must be loaded when the component on the left is
loaded.
In the example above, the Washer A (which was previously defined as a dependent
component during the Naming stage) will automatically be loaded whenever the screw is
loaded.
Using the example above, the Driven Components dialog now appears as follows:
2. When you have finished defining mandatory components, press the Next button to set the
location of the components.
Note: The Fill Configuration Data dialog (of the new mold base configuration) is displayed after a
slight delay.
Set Components Locations

Save Configuration: Set Component Locations
Set the location of components.
This involves:
1. Selecting a family of components (Family Name) and setting the number of holes in each
family of components (Family Type).
2. Defining the location of holes for each component (Group No.).
Example of how this information is used:
Once this information is set and a mold configuration is defined, the Part Locations tab shows the
location of the holes allocated in this stage of the Wizard, before loading the configuration.
The Set Component Locations dialog is displayed:
When you have finished defining the location of the components, press the Finish button to define
a new mold base configuration.
Save Configuration: Set Components Locations

Select Family of Components
Select a family of components (Family Name) and set the number of holes in each family of
components (Family Type).
1. Select a family of components from the Family Name dropdown menu. For example:
In this case, the Guide components
family consists of the Leader pins and
the Leader pin bushing.
2. Set the number of holes in each family of components, from the Family Type dropdown
menu. For example:
In this case, Type 4 is the amount of holes
that are created in each plate, i.e. four holes -
one for each of the components.
3. Press the Add Family button to add the selected family of components into the Families
window.
4. A reference plate now needs to be selected. The data of the reference plate will be used as
default values, while modifying the families values while loading the configuration.
Press the Reference Plate button and pick a plate.
In the example below, the top plate of a mold plate is picked.
The data of the top plate is displayed in the dialog.
Continue the Set Components Locations process by defining the location of holes for each
component (Group No.).
Save Configuration: Set Components Locations

Define Location of Holes
Define the location of holes (groups) for each component (Group No.). In the Family Type
dropdown menu, Type 4 was selected, i.e. four holes (groups) - one for each of the components.
This means that, in our example, there are four groups, corresponding to the corner holes in the
plates. The holes are picked from the top right corner in an anti-clockwise motion as shown below.
1. Select Group No. 1 and press the Pick Entity button.
2. Now pick the hole associated with Group 1 - hole 1 shown above.
Double click the edges of a hole to show the plate's dimensions. Only one group member
can be selected for each plate. This means that Group number 1 can contain one hole in the
A plate and one hole on hole in the B plate. When relocated, the group's holes will move
together.
a. Show only Plate A:
b. Zoom into the area by hole 1 and first pick the hole's X dimension and then pick the
Y dimension.
The dimensions appear in the table in the order they are picked. They appear in the
table as the Lp (Leader pin) x1 and Lp y1.
c. Repeat the selection process for:

Hole 2:
Hole 3:
Hole 4:
d. Repeat the process for Plate B.
Click the Plate B Group 1 X dimension and then the Y dimension.
Repeat this for the other three holes.

e. If required, repeat this process for any other plate.
At the end of the hole definition process, the dialog would look as follows:
3. To view a group, press the Show Group button.
In this case, the edges for Group 3 are highlighted.

4. At the end of the component location process, press the Finish button to define a new mold
base configuration.
New Mold Base Configuration

Save Configuration: New Mold Base Configuration
Defining a new mold base configuration consists of:
1. Defining the new configuration parameters
2. Defining the catalog components that will be associated with the new configuration
3. Using the new configuration when defining a mold base.
The new mold base configuration will then be displayed as one of the possible configurations
when defining a mold base.
Save Configuration: Define a New Mold Base Configuration

Define a new mold base configuration. This new configuration will be displayed in the Mold Base
Plate Set Wizard when loading a new mold base.
Defining a new mold base configuration entails setting the:
Configuration Name
Record Name
Table Name
Catalog details.
The Fill Configuration Data dialog is displayed.

Note: The Fill Configuration Data dialog (of the new mold base configuration) is displayed after
a slight delay.
Define the new:
Configuration Name
Record Name
Table Name
Catalog details
Configuration Name
Define the new Configuration name.
This name will appear in the list of configuration types in the Item dropdown menu in the Mold-
base Plate Set Wizard.
For example:
Record Name
Define the Record Name for each component. This consists of the Length and Width of each
mold size.
1. Define the Record Name.

2. Press the Add button.
3. The Record Name is added to the record list.
Use the Add or Remove buttons to include or remove the record name in the record list.
When the record name is added to the record list, a suffix
is added to the name. This suffix is defined in the Table
Name section of this dialog. This combined Record and
Table Name will make up the Catalog entry name (the
configuration size).
When you select the new configuration in the Item box, these records will appear in the list of
configuration types in the Category Code dropdown menu in the Mold-base Plate Set Wizard.
For example:
If the K-Series Item is selected, the K-Series specific Catalog Codes are displayed in the
dropdown menu.
If the new K-Series-B52 Item is selected, the K-Series-B52 specific Catalog Codes are displayed
in the dropdown menu.
Configuration Category
The Configuration Category of the mold base is displayed.
This is the same as that defined in the Mold-base Plate Set Wizard.
For example:
Table Name
If required, define the suffix that will be added onto each Record Name.
This combined Record and Table Name will make up the Catalog entry name (the configuration
size).
For example:
Catalog
Define the Catalogs that will be used by the configuration.
Set the following Catalog information:

Catalog: The catalog containing the parts used in the new configuration.
Configuration The folder where the new configuration is saved. When you have
Folder: finished defining the new mold base configuration, an .elt file is
saved to this folder (in this case the file name would be K-Series-
B52__9 Plates B.elt).
Note: Set the Catalog information in the following order:
Catalog
Catalog Folder
When you have finished defining the mold base configuration, press OK to start setting Catalog
parameters for each of the Record Names defined.
Save Configuration: New Mold Base Configuration - Catalog Data

Define which data (size) of catalog components will be associated with the current configuration
size. This involves setting the Catalog parameters for each of the Record Names defined when
creating a new mold base configuration.
The Catalog display of the CimatronE Explorer is shown.
To define specific catalog parameters for a Record Name:

1. Select a Record Name in the Name column. The appropriate Catalog Parameters are
displayed (in this case, the various plate types that are available).
2. Select a plate type in the Catalog Table column and select the Record box. The Add List
Values button is displayed.
3. Press the Add List Values button to display a new window.
4. Select all rows that are the same size as the record (in this case 156x156) and press the OK
button.
5. The plate parameters are listed for this specific plate type (K20).
Press the Record column arrow button for the K20 row. The values that you selected in step
4 are displayed. Select the appropriate value.
6. Repeat this process for each plate in the configuration size (from step 2 to 5).
7. Repeat this process for all the configuration sizes (from step 1 to 6).
8. Press the OK button when finished.
Using the New Configuration

When defining a new mold base use the new mold base configuration that you have created.
Note: Restart CimatronE before using the new mold base configuration.
The new mold configuration can be selected when defining a mold base type and size. Select the
appropriate Catalog Root and Plate Type, to display the new mold configuration name under the
Item dropdown menu (in this case K-Series_B52).
When you select the new configuration in the Item box, the appropriate Catalog Codes become
available.
Example:
If the K-Series Item is selected, the K-Series specific Catalog Codes are displayed in the
dropdown menu.
If the new K-Series-B52 Item is selected, the K-Series-B52 specific Catalog Codes are
displayed in the dropdown menu.
Mold Information
Display relevant information regarding the current mold.
Tips and Tricks

1. Add Active:
a. UCS position / orientation: If the position / orientation of the Mold UCS is not as
required, return to the parting process, use the Work CS function and then export
the Mold Component again.
b. Give your files a short name. It will make the searching process easier on the tree.
2. Activation:
a. Most of the MoldDesign operations are related to the active assembly! Remember
to activate the required assembly before the following operations:
• Pocket
• Cooling
• Add Mold Component
3. Pocket / Cooling:
General: These operations work in a similar way. In both cases MoldDesign first
automatically creates a new part (Cooling part, Pocket part). Then the assembly cut
operation uses this part as the cutting object. In both cases, the analysis of the object to be
cut is also automatic.
a. The "Pocket / Cooling Part" will be created in the active assembly and will cut only
parts in its assembly scope.
b. Associative: In the event of any Associative problem, go to the relevant "assembly

cut" operation, edit and approve.
c. Pocket:
• Unknown pocket type: try to select only horizontal faces that define the
required insert boundaries. The simplest selection is recommended, such as
the upper and lower horizontal faces.
• The pocket type recognition is done according to the selected entities and the
Z direction of the original object.
•
d. Cooling:
• It is advisable to create the cooling system after you have already added the
ejector, screws and other parts to your mold . By doing this you can use the
MoldDesign Visual Analysis more efficiently
• Edit Cooling Cut: The list of objects to be cut is not changed during the
editing operation. This means that if the original channel cut a group of
parts, then you edit the sketch so that it now cuts other parts, you have to
update the list of the objects that are cut by the Cooling Cut edit feature.
• Using an existing cooling sketch as a reference (useful for the creation of
similar channels in parallel planes): Activate the cooling part, pick the
cooling sketch and select "show sketch" in the popup submenu (right mouse
click).
• Drill Extension / Drilled Bottom: To achieve the require result use a
combination of the Drilled / Flat bottom, Drill extension On/Off and the
sketch skeleton lines .
• 3D cooling channels: You can create a 3D "Composite Curve" in the
required "Cooling Part", then activate the Cooling Channel, to create the
channels, in the relevant assembly and select the "Composite Curve" as the
cooling sketch.
• Instance: Design the cooling in one instance only. The channel will be
created in all instances. If you want to design a different cooling channel for
each instance, use the "save as" option before adding them to the assembly.
4. Add Mold Component / Ejectors:

a. Ejectors of a different length / shape should not be added together in one step as
instances. In this case, add every different ejector separately. You can easily do this
by using the "Apply" button when adding catalog parts.
5. Add Mold Component / Unselect: to unselect the locating face or cancel the location
operation, switch to another locating option and then return and select the new face.
6. Multi Cavity:
There are 2 main options for designing multiple cavity molds:
a. Instance: Using exactly the same parts (data) in each cavity. This means that every
operation that is done in one part will automatically be done in all the other
instances. In this case when designing the cooling system, for example, do it in one
insert only and the created channel will be created in all other instances. Then
design the cooling system in the plate for all instances together. It is recommended
that you use this option when the inserts (including cooling, runner, holes and so
on) are exactly the same.
b. "Save as": Using different parts (data) in each cavity. This means that every part is
independent. In this case you can design a different cooling, runner, hole and so on,
for each cavity.
7. Instance / Save As:
a. Note that when adding a catalog part, each group of parts added at each iteration,
will be saved as separate instances.
b. When doing the same with CimatronE Explorer components, all the added parts (in
all iterations) will be the same instance.
MoldDesign Functions
MoldDesign Functions
The following MoldDesign functions appear under the MoldDesign menu and/or the Xelerate
MoldDesign Guide.
Active Parts Define the Active Parts in the MoldDesign process.
The following Active Parts functions are available:
Cut Either cut a plate (stock) by parting
Active surfaces (which may be from different
parts), or import the parting surfaces to the
plate.
Export This function enables you to export
Active parting faces to already existing active
parts or to create new parts and export
active faces to it. This means that you can
perform the following operations:

1. Moving faces between parts.
2. Moving a group of faces (split
direction) into another part.
Active Define the Active Tools in the MoldDesign process.

Tools The following Active Tools functions are available:
Parting Parting Stitch (without heal) all faces
Stitch with a External Parting Surface
attribute after invoking the Export
Mold Components function.
Remove Remove geometric entities of different
Geometry types (bodies, faces, composite curves,
sketches, points, datum, etc.). Any
combination of entities can be
removed in a single operation.
Object This function flips the normal of an
Direction open object.
QuickSplit Split an open or closed object into
faces according to specific directions
and allow the attaching of special
parting attributes to faces/composites.
The split information is displayed in
the Parting Tree.
Parting Create a new parting surface.
Attributes Parting surfaces are surfaces which are
used to separate the core and cavity
(and also the slider, if it exists).
Parting surfaces do not form the
molded part.
Cut Cut (trim) one or more open or closed
objects (also faces) by using face(s), a
plane, or object(s) as a cutting tool.
Add Active Add predefined Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the
Parts plastic during the injection process to MoldDesign sub-
assemblies.
Add Add an existing component to the assembly / sub-assembly.
Duplicate
Add Mold Add mold components, such as mold parts, screws, injection
Component and ejection devices and slide units.
The following Add Mold Component functions are available:
Mold Parts Add a mold part to your mold.
Screws Add a screw to your mold.
Inject Add an injection device to your

Devices mold.
Mold Plates Add a mold plate to your mold.
Slide Units Add a slide unit to your mold.
BOM Output to a Bill of Materials.
Cooling Create cooling channels in the selected objects

Design The following Cooling Design functions are available:
Parallel Create a parallel datum plane to be used for
Plane designing a cooling system.
Inclined Create an inclined datum plane to be used for
Plane designing a cooling system.
Sketch Sketch the cooling lines which define the
positions of the cooling channels.
Line Define the cooling cycle using cooling lines.
Cooling Create the cooling channels around the
Objects sketched lines, with or without the cutting
operation between the cooling objects and the
mold plates. If the Without Cut option is used,
the cutting operation can be achieved manually
by using the Cooling Cut function.
Cooling Manually perform cut operations between the
Cut cooling objects (cooling channels) / cooling
items (nipple, plugs, etc.) and the mold plates.
Use this function to perform the cut operations
on cooling channels that were created by the
Cooling Objects function, when the Without
Cut option was used.
Add Item Add cooling items to the cooling channels.
Remove Remove cooling circuitsa sequence of cooling
Cooling channels that creates "one water body"
Circuit (including pockets of nipples, baffles bores and
O-ring grooves) without regeneration. This
enables you to quickly edit cooling systems.
Ejection Design the ejection system in the mold.

Design The following Ejection Design functions are available:
Add Ejection Add ejectors.
Ejection Devices Add an ejection device to your
mold.
Ejector Trim Trim ejectors on the active faces -
faces that belong to the active part.
Ejector Pocket Create a pocket for the ejectors in
the relevant parts. The ejector
pocket may either be created in
Preview mode or in Cut mode, by
setting the button below.
Switch to Create the ejector pocket in either
Preview/Switch to Preview mode or in Cut mode.
Cut
Insert Tools The Insert Tools functions provide a simple automated way to
create inserts, and enables you to establish pockets in the core
and cavity at a very early stage in design, so that time
consuming wire EDM and milling operations can begin on the
first day of design.
The following Insert Tools functions are available:
Add Select an insert type from a commercial or user-
Insert defined catalog and place the insert over the
desired QuickSplit surfaces of the core and cavity.
Cut After adding the inserts, the placed inserts are
Insert automatically cut and the system creates the
relevant pockets in the core and cavity. This
feature simultaneously creates several inserts at the
same time.
Layout Add and edit a Layout part. A Layout part is a pattern of

coordinate systems used to place the work parts (the next step in
the MoldDesign and Parting guides) within the mold. A layout
part can be selected to meet the requirements for either a single
or multiple cavity design. Each work part will be placed using a
single coordinate system. You can also add a Layout part from
the Mold Project Setup Wizard.
The following Layout UCS functions are available:

Add Add a Layout part. This option is only available
Layout if a Layout part was not created in the Mold
Project Setup Wizard.
Layout Edit a previously created Layout part.
UCS
Lifter Tools The Lifter Tools functions provide a simple automated way to
create lifters, and enables you to establish pockets in the core
and cavity at a very early stage in design, so that time-
consuming wire EDM and milling operations can begin on the
first day of design.
The following Lifter Tools functions are available:
Add Select a lifter type from a commercial or user-
Lifter defined catalog and place the lifter over the
Cut After adding the lifters, the placed lifters are
Lifter automatically cut and the system creates the
relevant pockets in the core and cavity.
Mold Base Define, edit or delete a mold configuration.

The following Mold Base functions are available:
Load New Define the mold configuration.
Edit Mold Base Edit the mold configuration.
Delete Mold Delete the mold configuration.
New Slider Add a Slider from your catalog to your mold.
Pocket Use the Pocket function to create a compatible hole for an

Design insert.
Runner Create runners in the mold. Runners are channels through which
Design molten material flows from the sprue to the gates to fill a mold
cavity.
The following Runner Design functions are available:
Parallel Create a parallel datum plane to be used for
Plane designing a runner system.
Sketch Sketch the runner lines which define the
positions of the runners.
Line Define the runner lines.
Runner Create the runner bodies around the sketched

Bodies lines.
Merge Merge all the runner objects before cutting
the mold by the runner.
Cut by Cut the mold components by the runner.
Runner
Add Add an existing runner to the assembly.
Runner
Setup The Mold Setup tool allows you to pre-define various

(Mold) parameters to be used later for creating relations.
Additional options that appear only in the menu bar, under the MoldDesign menu:
Mold Use specific mold tools.
Tools The following Mold Tools functions are available:
Save Save a previously created mold configuration.
Configuration
Mold Rules Rules are used to automate part of the stage of the
Add Mold Component process.
Mold Display relevant information regarding the current
Information mold.
Note: All operations are also accessible either through the menu bar and / or toolbar icons.
Xelerate MoldDesign Guide

The Xelerate MoldDesign Guide, located on the right side of the CimatronE window, lists the
appropriate MoldDesign and Parting functions in a logical order to guide you through the mold
creation process, from start to finish.
The Xelerate MoldDesign Guide functions can also be accessed from the Assembly menu bar
(under the Assembly, MoldDesign or Parting menus) or from the Parting Guide. Some
MoldDesign functions are available from the Part menu bar.
Notes:
• See Navigating the Guide Bars.
• The Guide Bars can be customized as required.
The Xelerate MoldDesign Guide steps are organized as follows (see the MoldDesign Functions,
Parting Functions and Assembly Functions for a description of the various functions in this guide).
The Parting Guide is also shown for reference:
Xelerate Parting
MoldDesign Guide Guide

See the MoldDesign Functions.
See the Parting Functions.
The following options are displayed.








See the Assembly Functions.






The ECO Guide is displayed.
See the Help for MoldQuote Generator.

Showing or Hiding the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide

To show the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide, click the Access button at the top of this topic to display
the Access button dropdown text.
To hide the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide, do the opposite of the Access button dropdown text.
Active Parts
Active Parts
The following Active Tools are available in the Parting and MoldDesign processes.
Cut Either cut a plate (stock) by parting surfaces (which may be from
Active different parts), or import the parting surfaces to the plate.
Export This function enables you to export parting faces to already
Active existing active parts or to create new parts and export active faces
to it. This means that you can perform the following operations:
2. Moving a group of faces (split direction) into another part.
Cut Active
Cut Active
Either cut a plate (stock) by parting surfaces (which may be from different parts), or import the
parting surfaces to the plate.
This function enables you to select a plate (stock) and then to select parting faces (which may be
from different parts). The system then automatically stitches the selected parting faces and then
either cuts the stock by these parting surfaces, or imports the parting faces to the plate part.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Cut Active.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
Guide at any time on
the graphic display
area by right-clicking.
Required Step 1 : Pick a plate (stock) to be cut by the parting faces (or select the part from
the Assembly Tree).
Required Step 2 : Pick the parting faces which will cut the stock that was picked in the 1st
step and then press exit.
Required Step 3 : Either cut the object selected in the 1st step by the parting surfaces selected
in the 2nd step, or import the parting surfaces to the object.
Cut Active : Options and Results

Either cut a plate (stock) by parting surfaces (which may be from different parts), or import the
parting surfaces to the plate.
This function enables you to select a plate (stock) and then to select parting faces (which may be
from different parts). The system then automatically stitches the selected parting faces and then
either cuts the stock by these parting surfaces, or imports the parting faces to the plate part.
Required Step 1
Pick a plate (stock) to be cut by the parting faces (or select the part from the Assembly Tree).
The following parameter is displayed:
Target This parameter displays the name of the selected component.
Part The parameter is displayed in red when it is empty (before a part is picked
or if you clear the selection). After a part has been picked, the parameter is
grayed out and displays the name of the selected component. For example:
Before picking the target part. After pick the target part.
In the examples below the picked plate is a stock. The plate can be picked using one of the
following methods:
1. Pick the plate (object) from the Graphics Area.
When the object is picked, the function immediately moves to the 2nd step and the picked
object is displayed in wireframe mode.
2. Select the part from the Assembly Tree.
When the part is selected, it is highlighted and the part name is displayed in the Target Part
parameter. To move to the 2nd step of the function, either press the 2nd step icon in the
Feature Guide, or press exit(middle mouse button).
Notes:
• A non-activated assembly part can be selected.
• You can switch the selection from an object (in the Graphics Area) to a part (in the
Assembly Tree) and vice versa.
• If a part from the tree is selected:
o The active(the parts of the mold that touch the plastic during the injection process)
object in this part (if it exists) is selected. If it is hidden, it is now shown.
o If there is no active object and no objects at all in this part, no selection takes place.
o If there is no active object, but objects exist in this part, the first visible object (in
the object list) is selected. If it is hidden, it is now shown.
o An object with an cutting object attribute cannot be selected.
• When editing the feature, you cannot use the tree.
Required Step 2
Pick the parting faces which will cut the stock that was picked in the 1st step and then press exit.
Note: In this step, the object picked in the 1st step is displayed in wireframe mode for clarity - so
as not to obstruct the display.
Note: The parting faces may belong to multi-lump bodies, solids containing several distinct solid
parts.
The following parameters are displayed:

Show Open This is a toggle option enabling you to show or hide the open edges.
Edges / Do
Show Show the open edges on the selected parting faces by
Not Show
Open marking them in yellow.
Open Edges
Edges This option helps you to detect if there are any
problematic areas. This is particularly important if the
default Cut operation is selected in the 3rd step.
Example:
Do Not Do not show any open edges.

Show Example:
Open
Edges
Pick Faces This is a toggle option giving you a choice of how to pick the faces.
by
Pick Faces Pick the parting faces by indicating split
indicating
by indicating directions. In this case, the split directions must
Split
Split have attached parting faces.
Directions /
Directions This option can only be used if split faces exist
Free
Selection in the assembly. If there are no split faces in the
assembly, nothing can be picked (as there are no
split directions); in this case, toggle to the Free
Selection option.
Using this method from the Graphics Area:
• Only single selection is available
(selection By Box or Select All is not
available).
• Only faces with a split attribute are can
be selected.
• After picking a face with a split
attribute, all the parting faces related to
the picked split direction are added to
the selection.
Using this method from the Parting Tree, the
following popup menu options are available
from the appropriate parting surface node:
• Select Faces: the faces belonging to the
appropriate parting surface node are
selected.
• Clear Selection: the faces belonging to
the appropriate parting surface node are
unselected (if they were previously
selected).
The following dropdown list of options are
displayed when Pick Faces by indicating Split
Directions is chosen:
Parting After picking a face with a
Faces Only split attribute, only the
parting faces related to the
picked split direction are
added to the selection.
All faces can be picked,
except those attached to
QuickSplit sets. The
system ignores these
assigned faces.
QuickSplit After picking a face with a
Faces Only split attribute, only the
QuickSplit faces related to
the picked split direction
are added to the selection.
QuickSplit After picking a face with a
& Parting split attribute, the
Faces QuickSplit and parting
faces related to the picked
split direction are added to
the selection.
Free Pick the parting faces using the normal selection

Selection methods. The following toggle option is
displayed when Free Selection is chosen:
Ignore All faces can be picked,
Assigned except those attached to
Faces QuickSplit sets. The system
ignores these assigned faces.
All Faces All faces can be picked,
including those attached to
QuickSplit sets.
Required Step 3
Either cut the object selected in the 1st step by the parting surfaces selected in the 2nd step, or
import the parting surfaces to the object.
Note: As the function moves into this step, the system automatically stitches the parting faces
selected in the 2nd step according to the Max. Gap parameter value (see below).
The following parameters are displayed:

Max. Enter the stitch tolerance used to stitch the parting faces selected in the 2nd
Gap step. The initial default Stitch Tolerance value is as defined in the
Preferences. The tolerance range can be between 0.000001 to 1 mm.
Changes to the tolerance will not be reflected on the screen until the
Preview button is pushed.
Cut / This is a toggle option which determines whether the object selected in the
Import 1st step is cut or has parting surfaces imported to it.
Note: As a reminder, in this example, the object selected in the 1st step was
the stock.
Example:
Cut The object selected in the 1st step is cut by the parting
surfaces selected in the 2nd step. This is the default option.
See Cut Operation Details.
Example:
Import The parting surfaces selected in the 2nd step are imported to
the object selected in the 1st step.
Example:
Cut Operation Details

When using the Cut option, the object selected in the 1st step is cut by the parting surfaces. In this
case you need to indicate the side to be removed by using the directional arrows. You can flip the
direction by clicking the arrow.
Note: If, for some reason, the Cut operation fails, the resulting action depends on whether the
parting faces consist of single or multi-lump volume bodies:
• Single lump volume body: The Import operation is automatically performed and an
appropriate message is displayed.
• Multi-lump volume bodies: In this case, the system recognizes the "main parting faces"
of the multi-lump bodies. The following outcomes are possible:
o If the Cut operation fails due to the main parting faces, the Import operation is
automatically performed and an appropriate message is displayed.
o If the Cut operation fails due to one or more of the other ("minor") parting faces,
the Cut operation is still performed, however, the problematic minor parting faces
are imported to the object.
Example of multi-lumps. The system recognizes the Successful Cut operation by
main parting faces. the main and minor parting
faces.
In this example, some of the minor parting faces (shown in red below) failed in the
Cut operation and these were imported to the object.
Press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.

A new feature is added to the Feature Tree.
Notes:
• For information on popup
operations from this feature, see
Feature Tree Popups.
• For information regarding
associativity in import/export
operations in the Part application,
see Associativity.
• For specific Export Active feature
associativity operations, see
Update & Disassociate.
Export Active
Export Active
This function enables you to export parting faces to already existing active parts or to create new
parts and export active faces to it. This means that you can perform the following operations:
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Export Active.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : The operation to be performed in this step depends on the toggle option
displayed:
Toggle Option Operation
Pick Target Part Pick a target part from the display or the tree,
and exit.
Pick Target Split Direction Pick an active face/split direction in the target
part, using the display or the tree, and exit.
Pick Target Sub-Assembly Pick a target sub-assembly to place the new
(Export to New Part) part, using the display or the tree, and exit.
Required Step 2 : Choose between exporting entire split directions or exporting split faces.
Export Active : Options and Results

This function enables you to export parting faces to already existing active parts or to create new
parts and export active faces to it. This means that you can perform the following operations:
Required Step 1
The operation to be performed in this step depends on the toggle option displayed. The following
items are displayed:
Pick This is a dropdown list of options. Select this field to display the other options:
Target
Part
Pick This option enables you to export parting faces to an existing

Target part. One or more split directions are created in the target part.
Part Each exported parting face is placed in a newly created split
direction, identical to the original split direction of the parting
face, in terms of relevant attributes.
Pick a target part from the display or the tree, and exit. The
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component cursor is displayed enabling you to pick an

assembly component but not a sub-assembly.
Pick This option enables you to pick the target split direction in the
Target target part. All parting faces are exported to the target part and
Split receive all relevant attributes of the target split direction.
Direction Pick an active face/split direction in the target part, using the
display or the tree, and exit. The face cursor is displayed

enabling you to pick the required face.
Pick This option enables you to create a new part under a picked
Target sub-assembly. New split directions with the attributes of the
Sub- input parting faces are created in the new part and parting faces
Assembly are assigned to it accordingly.
(Export Pick a target sub-assembly to place the new part, using the
to New display or the tree, and exit. The component cursor is displayed
Part)
enabling you to pick a sub-assembly.
When this option is selected, the Target Part parameter is now
displayed as Target Assembly (see below) and an additional
parameter (New Part Name) is displayed showing the default
name of the new part.
The default name (in the New Part Name parameter) is Insert,
or Insert#1 and then Insert#2 etc. if a part with a similar name
already exists in the folder. You can change the part name by
picking the parameter, entering the new name and picking
outside the parameter.
For example:

Part= For the toggle options Pick Target Part and Pick Target Split Direction, this
/ Target parameter is displayed as Target Part. For the toggle options Pick Target Sub-
Assembly= Assembly (Export to New Part), this parameter is displayed as Target
Assembly.
The parameter is displayed in red when it is empty (before a part is picked or if
you clear the selection). After a part has been picked, the parameter is grayed
out and displays the name of the selected component. For example:
Required Step 2
Choose between exporting entire split directions or exporting split faces.
The following toggle options are displayed:
Select Split Export entire split directions, with all the implications (if an
Direction exported split set content was changed, the target part will need to
be updated). Pick the split directions to be exported.
This is the default option and is displayed for all the toggle options
in 1st step.
Select as Export split faces (a group of faces independent from the set
Group of definition in the source part or parts). Pick the split faces to be
Faces exported.
This option is only available if Pick Target Split Direction was
selected in the 1st step.
Notes:
• Picking one face will highlight the split direction.
• If Pick Target Part or Pick Target Split Direction were selected in the 1st step, you will
not be able to pick faces from the target part in the 2nd step. This means that split
directions or faces cannot be "exported inside the same part".
• The contents of an entire split set can be picked as a group of faces. To do this, right-click
on the split set in the Parting Tree and choose Select Entities as shown below:
• When invoking this function from the Parting Tree (from the popup submenu on a Split
direction node - see example above) the function will open at the 1st step in the Feature
Guide, however, the input for the 2nd step is remembered and is highlighted when you
switch to the 2nd step.

A new feature is added to the Feature Tree of the activated part.
Notes:
• For information on popup operations
from this feature, see Feature Tree
Popups.
• For information regarding
associativity in import/export
operations in the Part application, see
Associativity.
• For specific Export Active feature
associativity operations, see Update &
Disassociate.
When exporting an entire split direction, the relevant Work CS (Coordinate System ) of the work
part holding this direction is exported as well. In this case:
• Each split direction is exported with its relevant UCS, i.e. if two split directions were
exported to the same active part, then two new UCSs are created.
• If the server part holding the split direction is not a work part but an active part, the active
UCS is exported.
• The location and orientation of each exported UCS is associative (when using Update &
Disassociate).
Add Active Parts
Add Active Parts

Add predefined Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the plastic during the injection
process to MoldDesign sub-assemblies. This entails:
- Selecting the active parts from the CimatronE Explorer.
- Mapping the active parts to the appropriate mold sub-assemblies.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Add Active Parts.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Load the predefined active parts (via from the CimatronE Explorer) and
assign them to the appropriate target assembly.
Required Step 2 : Place the active parts on the Layout UCSs.
Add Active Parts : Options and Results

Add predefined Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the plastic during the injection
process to MoldDesign sub-assemblies. This entails:
- Selecting the active parts from the CimatronE Explorer.
- Mapping the active parts to the appropriate mold sub-assemblies.
The Add Active Parts dialog is displayed together with Add Active Parts Feature Guide:
This dialog displays:

1. The Assembly Tree.
2. The Active Parts list, after Splits and
Locations have been assigned.
Icons:
Part in the
Assembly, created
when assigning
Active Parts.
New Assembly in
the Assembly Tree.
Unassigned Active
part.
Buttons:
Create a new Assembly.
Delete: Assigned Active Parts

become unassigned.
Load the Active Parts (via from the
CimatronE Explorer).
Assign Active Parts to Assemblies.
Unassign Active Parts from

Assemblies.
Delete an Active Part: Assigned
Splits / Locations become
unassigned.
Access the On-line Help for this
dialog. As usual, this can also be
accessed by pressing the F1 key.
Save and Close the dialog.
Cancel.
Required Step 1
Load the predefined active parts (via from the CimatronE Explorer) and assign them to the
appropriate target assembly.
1. Load the active parts.
2. Assign the active parts to the appropriate target assembly.
Button Display
The Assign/Unassign, etc. buttons are displayed only when a legal operation can be carried
out. For each operation only the relevant buttons are displayed.
Example:
An unassigned Active Part can be A previously assigned Active Part
cannot be assigned again. Only the
assigned (the Assign button is
relevant button is displayed, in this
available.
case Unassign .
Approval Options
Having completed the assignments, select the appropriate approval option:
Save the results of the Active Parts assigned to Assemblies and close the
dialog.
Close the dialog without saving. All information entered in the current
session will be lost. A warning message is displayed.
Required Step 2
Place the active parts on the Layout UCSs.
1. Pick the Layout UCSs to place the Active Parts.

Only Layout UCSs can be selected, so you can either:
pick individual UCSs, or pick by box.
The Active Parts are placed on the selected Layout UCSs.

When completed, the added active parts will appear in the Feature Tree as follows:
The Feature Tree before the Active Parts were The Feature Tree after the Active Parts have been
added. added.
Add Active Parts : Loading

Load the predefined Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the plastic during the injection
process (via from the CimatronE Explorer).
1. Press the Open File button to display

the CimatronE Explorer.
2. Select the required active parts or a
work part.
Notes:
• Many Active Parts can be
added, however, only one
Work Part may be added in
each Active Part operation.
• If the Work Part contains
Active Parts that have not been
exported, a message is
displayed informing you to use
the Load Work function.
The Add Active Parts dialog now

includes the Active Parts (in this case,
also a Work Part - added to the
Assembly Tree):
If a Work Part was added (in the above
operation), the Include Work checkbox
is selected and the Work Part is added
to the Assembly Tree section of the
Add Active Parts dialog.
If the Include Work checkbox is

unselected, the Work Part is not added
to the Assembly Tree section of the
Add Active Parts dialog.
Add Active Parts : Assigning

Assign the Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the plastic during the injection process to
the appropriate target assembly.
1. From the Assembly Tree, select the position
under which the Active Part will be assigned.
2. From the Active Parts Tree, select the
appropriate Active Part .
Note: 1 and 2 above, can be reversed.
3. Press the Assign to Assembly button .
An Assembly Part is created under the selected

assembly and the Active Part is assigned to the
Assembly Part.
4. Press the appropriate approval option.
Add Active Parts : Unassigning

Unassign the Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the plastic during the injection process
from the appropriate target assembly.
1. From the Assembly Tree, select an assigned

Active Part.
2. Press the Unassign button .
Note that for each operation only the relevant

buttons are displayed, in this case - Unassign.
The Active Part is now unassigned.

Add Active Parts : Creating a New Assembly

Create assembly parts to hold the Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the plastic during
the injection process.
To create a new Assembly:
1. Select the Assembly under which

the new assembly will be created.
2. Press the New Assembly button
.
Note that for each operation only

the relevant buttons are displayed,
in this case - New Assembly.
A new Assembly is created under

the selected Assembly and is
named automatically. Rename the
Assembly as required.
Right-click the Assembly name
and select Rename from the
popup submenu.
Enter the new name.

3. Press the appropriate approval

option.
Add Active Parts : Deleting

Delete an Assembly from the Assembly Tree list or delete an Active Part from the Active Partsthe
parts of the mold that touch the plastic during the injection process list.
Deleting an Assembly
To delete an Assembly from the Assembly Tree list:
1. From the Assembly Tree, select a previously

created Assembly.
2. Press the Delete button .

buttons are displayed, in this case - Delete and
New Assembly.
The Assembly is deleted and the Active Part that

was assigned to it is now unassigned. This Active
Part can also be deleted.
Deleting an Active Part
To delete an Active Part from the Assembly:
1. From the Active Parts list, select an assigned

Active Part.
2. Press the Delete Active Part button .

buttons are displayed, in this case - Delete
Active Part.
The Active Part is deleted.

Add Active Parts : Editing

You can edit the Add Active Parts operation:
Note: If your changes result in a geometric impossibility, or cause problems in subsequent
functions, you will be warned by the Conflict Solver.
Editing the Added Active Parts by the Feature Guide

Right-click on the Add Active name in the Feature Tree and in the popup submenu that appears,
select Edit Feature.
The Feature Guide will appear automatically open to Required Step 2. You now return to the
same situation in which you placed the Active Parts on the Layout UCSs.
Make modifications in the current step, and / or click the button for Required Step 1 to modify
that step. Press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.
See also:
Editing a Feature
Deleting a Feature
Add Mold Component
Add Mold Component

Add mold components (such as mold parts, screws, injection / ejection devices, mold plates, slide
units and other user parts) from your catalog, to your mold.
Important: Note that the added component will be assigned to the activated assembly. Make sure
that the required assembly is activated before using this operation.
When the Add Mold Component function is invoked(for instructions on how to invoke this tool,
press the Access button at the top of this Help topic) , the following options are available to add
the mold components:
Mold Parts: Add a mold part to your mold.
Screws: Add a screw to your mold.
Inject Devices: Add an injection device to your mold.
Plates: Add a mold plate to your mold.
Slide Units: Add a slide unit to your mold.
Mold Parts
Add Mold Component > Mold Parts

Add a mold part to your mold.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Add from Catalog.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Select a mold part.

Required Step 2 : Position the mold part.
Optional Step 1 : Set the optional positioning parameters.
Optional Step 2 : Select a UCS on the added component to position the component.
Optional Step 3 :Select the parts to be cut.
Note: When using the New Slider function, the Optional Step 3 button is displayed as (
example).
Add Mold Component > Mold Parts : Options and Results

Note: All operations are carried out only on the active assembly.
Required Step 1
Select a mold part.
The Component Selection dialog is displayed with the appropriate catalog Category and Sub-
Category component types automatically displayed (depending on the Category type you selected
when you invoked the Add Mold Component function).
1. Browse to the required catalog location. The dropdown list of catalogs contains the last 10
catalogs used (in any of the catalog tools).
The appropriate catalog Category and Sub-Category component types are automatically
displayed (depending on the Catalog type selected).
2. Select the required Category and Sub-Category component types (2a and 2b in the image
above). When you select a Category component, the appropriate Sub-Category components are
automatically displayed.
When you select a Sub-Category component type, if placing or size rules have been applied
to this component, the Rule Information button and the Placing/Size Rules checkboxes
become available for use, as shown below. These rules can be edited as required using the
Rules Editor.
3. Depending on the Sub-Category component selected, the appropriate Item components are
then displayed. Select the required component item.
4. When the component item is selected (in the previous step), the Catalog Table and Properties
of the relevant component are displayed. Press the Properties button to hide the Properties
and to expand the Catalog Table to the full width of the dialog.
Select the required record from the catalog table and press OK to position the mold
part (Required Step 2) or press the Cancel button to exit.
Required Step 2
Place the mold part using the Add from Catalog positioning parameters.
Optional Steps
The optional steps of the Add Mold Component function are identical to those of the Add
Component function in the Assembly application.
Optional Step 1 Set the offset and rotation parameters.
See the Add Component optional step 1.
Optional Step 2 Select a UCS on the added component to position the

component.
Optional Step 3 Select the parts to be cut via the displayed Cut Manager
dialog.
Add Mold Component > Screws - Bolts

Add screws from your catalog to your mold.
General Interaction
The general interaction is similar to that for adding mold parts. The only difference is the dialog
displayed during the required step 1.
Required Step 1
Select a screw component.
The remaining interaction is identical to that for adding mold parts.

Add Mold Component > Injection Devices

Add an injection device from your catalog to your mold.
General Interaction
Required Step 1
Select an injection device.

Add Mold Component > Plates

Add a mold plate from your catalog to your mold.
General Interaction
Required Step 1
Select a mold plate.

Add Mold Component > Slide Units / New Slider

Add a slide unit (or a new slider) from your catalog to your mold.
A slider is composed of several parts. These are kept in the catalog as an assembly and can be
extracted as required. There is an interaction between the part sizes that you can select to make
different groups of pins and also to remove components. At the end of this interaction, a sub-
assembly representing the slider is created.
General Interaction
The general interaction is similar to that for adding mold parts. The only differences are as
follows:
• The dialog displayed during the required step 1.
• When using the New Slider function, the Optional Step 3 button is displayed as (
example) (see below).
Required Step 1
Select a slide unit.
The remaining interaction is identical to that for adding mold parts. However, when using the New
Slider function a different optional step 3 is displayed (see below).
Optional Step 3
Pick the surface to position the Angle Pin.
Note: This option is only displayed when using the New Slider function.
When adding a slider, the location (or the "height") of the pin head has to be determined. This can
be done by selecting a reference plane.
This allows you to pick a plane for placing the slider guide pin (typically this would be the upper
face of the top cavity plate).
To support this option, the top face of slide core must have a proper name attached to it (Catalog >
Attach Properties to Entity). In addition, you must have a parallel plane with an offset defined as a
free parameter. When constructing the slider, the pin is placed upon this plane.

BOM (Bill of Materials)

Create a Bill of Materials for the Assembly/MoldDesign application. This BOM file contains all
the data regarding the components that make up the complete assembly.
The BOM Table Editor dialog is displayed:
Use the BOM Table Editor dialog to perform operations on the BOM.
Note:
• Attribute modifications that are done to a part using the Properties Pane of the CimatronE
Explorer, will be updated automatically within the BOM when loading the Drafting file.
The Standard Number attribute is an exception, as this attribute affects the BOM
topology (the number of rows in a Purchase List may change due to a change in this
attribute). Therefore, if the Standard Number attribute was changed through the
CimatronE Explorer, the Assembly file should be opened first in order to update the BOM
in the drawing.
It is highly recommended to modify the Standard Number attribute (as well as other
BOM-related attributes) through the BOM in the Assembly file.
In the Assembly/MoldDesign environment, the following additional buttons are available from the
BOM Table Editor:
Recreate ID numbers. This recreates the ID numbers of the BOM after updating the
idnum.dat file and/or the short type of a file from the CimatronE Explorer. This button is
grayed out unless the above-mentioned changes have occurred.
Example:
Selecting the button reruns the ID numbers for all parts and updates the BOM according to
the following:
1. Changes in the idnum.dat file (this can occur when the assembly is open or closed).
These changes can be, for example:
a. Changes to the number ranges; e.g. the start number of "Screws & Bolts" has
been changed from 101 to 150.
b. Changes of the short type; e.g. the "CPL" (CLAMP PLATE) from the
"Assembly Plates" section has been moved to another location such as the
"Screws & Bolts" section or any other section.
2. Changes of the short type in the CimatronE Explorer (this can only occur when the
assembly is closed).
A dialog is displayed prompting you to confirm the request to recreate the ID numbers.
Example:
A BOM table showing the default ID The same BOM table after the ID numbers
numbers for "Screws & Bolts". have been recreated. In this example, the
start number of "Screws & Bolts" has been
changed from 101 to 150 in the idnum.dat
file.
Copy ID numbers to all sub-assemblies. This integrates the ID numbers of the main
assembly BOM into the relevant parts of the sub-assembly BOM. This means that the ID
numbers of sub-assembly BOMs will be the same as those of the main assembly BOM.
Example:
The following dialog is displayed:
Yes Copy the ID numbers of the current BOM list.

Yes to Copy the ID numbers of all the BOM lists. The main assembly ID numbers are
All copied to all sub-assembly lists: All Parts, Purchase List, and First Level.
No Cancel the operation.
Example:
The BOM table of the Main Assembly. The BOM table of the Movable Side of the
assembly before coping ID numbers to all
Press the button. The dialog described sub-assemblies.
above is displayed prompting you to
confirm the request.
The BOM table of the Movable Side of the

assembly after coping ID numbers to all
sub-assemblies. The ID numbers of the sub-
assembly BOM are now the same as those
of the main assembly BOM.
In this case, gaps may appear in the ID
numbering.
Copy ID numbers to all parts. This adds the ID numbers of the main assembly BOM to each
part. This means that the ID numbers of parts in a part drawing will be the same as those of the
main assembly BOM.
Example:
Yes Copy the ID numbers of the current BOM list.

Yes to Copy the ID numbers of all the BOM lists. The main assembly ID numbers are
All copied to all sub-assembly lists: All Parts, Purchase List, and First Level.
No Cancel the operation.
Example:
The BOM table of the Main Assembly. The ID numbers of parts in a part
drawing are the same as those of the
Press the button. The dialog described main assembly BOM.
above is displayed prompting you to
confirm the request. In the example below, a view was
created from part K20 and as soon as
the ID number was connected to a sub-
assembly (by picking one of the edges
of the view or by pressing the Connect
to Component button in the ID
Number dialog), the ID number
displayed is the same as the part ID in
the main assembly BOM.
Expand the BOM Table Editor dialog to show the Component Excluded from the BOM
window. Pressing the Expand button displays the additional window and also toggles the
Expand button to the Collapse button .
Collapse the BOM Table Editor dialog to hide the Component Excluded from the BOM
window. Pressing the Collapse button hides the additional window and also toggles the
Collapse button to the Expand button .
Exclude a part from the BOM. This button is only available for the All Parts option and if a
part included in the BOM is selected.
Include a part (that was previously excluded) in the BOM. This button is only available for the
All Parts option and if a part excluded from the BOM is selected.
Exclude from BOM

To exclude a component from the BOM:
1. Select the appropriate cell.
2. Press the Exclude from BOM button .
If required, press the Expand button to display the Components Excluded from BOM
window. The excluded component is listed in the Excluded window.
Note: For each operation only the relevant button is displayed, in this case the Exclude
from BOM button .
Include in BOM
To include a component (that was previously excluded) from the BOM:
1. Select the appropriate cell.
2. Press the Include in BOM button .

The previously excluded component is now listed among the other components to be
included in the BOM.
Note: For each operation only the relevant button is displayed, in this case the Include in
BOM button .
Cooling Design
Cooling Design
Design cooling channels in the mold, quickly and easily. CimatronE's Cooling Design is a
specialized group of functions that simplify the creation of complex cooling systems.
The Cooling Design function enables you to:
• Create channels and add plugs, connectors, baffles, nipples, etc. from catalogs using
dedicated design tools.
• Detect any interference and receive alerts if cooling channels are positioned too close to
other key components.
This provides you with:
• Faster cooling system design.
• Prevention of errors.
The cooling design process begins with a user sketch of the channels and ends with the addition of
cooling items to the channels. Cooling Part and Cooling Channel features are created. See the
Cooling Tips.
Important: The cooling channel is created only in components that are assigned to the active
assembly.
When the Cooling Design function is invoked(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press
the Access button at the top of this Help topic), the following options are available to design the
cooling tunnels:
Parallel Plane: Create a parallel datum plane to be used for designing a cooling
system.
Inclined Plane: Create an inclined datum plane to be used for designing a cooling
system.
Sketch: Sketch the cooling lines which define the positions of the cooling channels.
Line: Define the cooling cycle using cooling lines.
Cooling Objects: Create the cooling channels around the sketched lines, with or
without the cutting operation between the cooling objects and the mold plates. If
Without Cut is used, the cutting operation can be achieved manually by using the
Cooling Cut function.
Cooling Cut: Manually perform cut operations between the cooling objects (cooling
channels) / cooling items (nipple, plugs, etc.) and the mold plates. Use this function
to perform the cut operations on cooling channels that were created by the Cooling
Objects function, when the Without Cut option was used.
Add Cooling Item: Add cooling items to the cooling channels.
Remove Cooling Circuit: Remove cooling circuitsa sequence of cooling channels
that creates "one water body" (including pockets of nipples, baffles bores and O-
ring grooves) without regeneration. This enables you to quickly edit cooling
systems.
Cooling Part
When entering any of the Cooling functions for the first time, per assembly, MoldDesign
automatically creates a Cooling Part in the activated assembly. This cooling part contains all the
cooling features, such as datums, sketches and cooling channels.
The cooling part behaves as a standard CimatronE part that was created in the assembly
environment. Note that MoldDesign creates only one cooling part per assembly. The Cooling Part
can contain many cooling objects.
Cooling Channel
When creating the cooling channel, MoldDesign automatically analyzes which components will
be cut and uses the cooling part as the cutting object. Note that this cutting operation takes place in
the assembly environment and is based on the Assembly Cut operation.
Within every part that is cut by the Cooling Part, a standard Cut feature is created.
Cooling Tips
1. Using an existing cooling sketch as a reference (useful for the creation of similar
channels in parallel planes): Activate the cooling part, pick the cooling sketch and select
Show Sketch in the popup submenu (right mouse click).
2. 3D cooling channels: You can create regular a 3D composite curve in the required cooling
part, then activate the Cooling Channel (to create the channels) in the relevant assembly
and select the composite curve as the cooling sketch.
3. Instance: Design the cooling in one instance only. The channel will be created in all
instances. If you want to design a different cooling channel for each instance, use the
"Save As" option before adding them to the assembly.
Cooling Design > Parallel Plane

If required, to assist in designing a cooling system, create a datum plane parallel to an existing
plane, or to a plane defined by selected entities.
Important: Make sure that the required assembly is activated before using this operation.
1. When you enter this function
- the Assembly Tree displays a new cooling part
- the Feature Tree displays the cooling object.
2. Pick a reference face to define the plane.
3. Use the Offset option to position the plane to where you want to create the cooling
channels.
4. Press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.

The plane is created.
Note: The datum plane is created in the active assembly.
The Feature Tree now contains the Parallel Plane.

Cooling Design > Inclined Plane

If required, to assist in designing a cooling system, create a datum plane inclined to an existing
plane, that passes through selected entities.
The results of this option are the same as those for Parallel Plane; a plane is created and a new
cooling part appears in the Assembly Tree.
Cooling Design > Cooling Sketch

Sketch the cooling lines which define the positions of the cooling channels.
1. Select the datum plane where you want to create the cooling sketch. Within the cooling
options, this plane can be created, if required, using either the Parallel Plane or Inclined
Plane options.
2. Press Sketch on the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide to run the Sketcher. Select the required
plane, if you didn't previously select one.
3. Using the Line option of the Sketcher (this is the default option), draw the center lines of
the cooling channels. These will be the skeletons of the cooling system.
When you exit the Sketcher, the Feature Tree now contains a Sketcher feature.
4. Use the Cooling Channel function to create the cooling channels around the sketched lines.
A cooling channel is created and the Feature Tree now contains the Cooling Cut feature:
Notes:
• Only straight lines are considered as the channel axes.
• Make sure that all your skeleton lines are feasible, i.e. can be created by machining,
such as in the example below.
In the example below, the highlighted lines (in green) cannot be machined.
• Drill extensions are automatically created according to user defined parameters.

Cooling Design > Cooling Line

If required, to assist in designing a cooling system, use cooling lines.
1. Press Line (under Cooling Design) on the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide to run the Line
function.
2. Draw the center lines of the cooling channels. These will be the skeletons of the cooling
system.
When you exit the Line function, the Feature Tree now contains a Line feature.
3. Use the Cooling Channel function to create the cooling channels around the lines.
A cooling channel is created and the Feature Tree now contains the Cooling Cut feature:
Notes:
• Only straight lines are considered as the channel axes.
• Make sure that all your skeleton lines are feasible, i.e. can be created by machining,
such as in the example below.
In the example below, the highlighted lines (in green) cannot be machined.
• Drill extensions are automatically created according to user defined parameters.
Cooling Objects
Cooling Design > Cooling Objects

Create the cooling channels around the sketched lines, with or without the cutting operation
between the cooling objects and the mold plates. If the Without Cut option is used, the cutting
operation can be achieved manually by using the Cooling Cut function.
Below is an example of the result of the Cooling Objects operation.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Cooling Objects.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick one or more of the cooling sketches or contours.

Required Step 2 : Create the cooling channels.
Optional Step 1 : Set the drilling parameters.
Optional Step 2 : Pick or un-pick components to be cut by the cooling channel.
Cooling Design > Cooling Objects : Options and Results

Create the cooling channels around the sketched lines, with or without the cutting operation
between the cooling objects and the mold plates. If the Without Cut option is used, the cutting
operation can be achieved manually by using the Cooling Cut function.
Required Step 1
Pick a cooling sketch or contour from which the cooling channels will be created. Composite
curves can also be selected.
Note: Only straight lines can be considered as the channel axes.

Required Step 2
Define the cooling channel parameters.
Global You can either set the Global Diameter of all the channels or set the diameter of an
Diameter individual channel by picking the blue circle in the middle of the channel and
entering the diameter in the popup.
Global Diameter for Individual channel diameter
all the channels
Visual Visual Analysis is used to check the proximity of the cooling channel to other
Analysis components (faces, screws, holes, etc.). When the Visual Analysis parameter is
toggled to On, a component that touches a cooling channel is displayed in red.
When the Visual Analysis parameter is toggled to On, additional parameters are
displayed:
Visual Analysis On parameters:

Show This is a dropdown list of options that is displayed when the
Faces parameter Visual Analysis = On. These options enable you to define
& the indicators that are displayed when components and faces are
Curves intersected by cooling objects. The following options are available in
the dropdown list:
Show Faces & Show Faces Show Curves

Curves
The faces intersected Only the faces Only the
by cooling objects and intersected by intersection
also the intersection cooling objects curves between
curves between are highlighted in cooling object
cooling object faces red, as shown faces and
and surrounding faces below: surrounding faces
are highlighted in red, are highlighted in
as shown below. This red, as shown
is the default option: below:
Offset An Offset value is displayed when Visual Analysis is On. Increase

the offset value to determine the proximity of the cooling channels to
other components.
Notice that only the two When the offset of the cooling
sides of the plate are channel is increased, the screw is
displayed in red. also red, signifying that it touches
the cooling channel.
Note: It is advisable to create the cooling system after you have already added the
ejector, screws and other parts to your mold . By doing this you can use the
MoldDesign Visual Analysis more efficiently.
With Set the With Cut / Without Cut toggle option.

Cut / When using the option With Cut, the following occurs:
Without
Cut • The new faces created by the cut operation are given a color defined in the
Preferences.
• The faces of the cooling channels are grouped in a set called Cooling Faces.
There is only one set by this name and for subsequent cut operations, the new
faces are added to the existing set.
Optional Step 1
Set the drilling parameters.
Drill This is a toggle option that enables you to define a drill extension and
Extension its length. The toggle options are Drill Extension / No Drill
Extension.
See Drill Extension below for a detailed description of this parameter.
Drilled End This is a dropdown list of options that enables you to define the type
of channel tip to be displayed at channel ends.
See Drilled End below for a detailed description of this parameter.
Drill Extension
This is a toggle option that enables you to define a drill extension and its length. The toggle
options are Drill Extension / No Drill Extension.
Drill Create drill extensions.
Extension The drill extension length can either be set globally for all the channels or you can set the
drill extension length of an individual channel by picking the appropriate blue X and
entering the length and, if required, channel tip type, in the displayed parameter label.
Drill extension - global
Drill extensions of the same length
To define a global drill extension:

1. Enter a drill extension value.
Note: Global drill extensions will only affect those extensions whose lengths have not
been individually defined.
Drill extension - local

Drill extensions of varying lengths
To define drill extensions of varying lengths:

1. Pick the specific drill extension (pick the appropriate blue X).
2. Enter the length and, if required, the channel tip type, in the displayed parameter
label.
In the example below, the global extension = 20 (this position is marked by the
location of the blue Xs) and the global channel tip type is Drilled End; however,
multiple extensions have local values and different types of tips.
Notes:
• All channel intersections are extended.
• Only the channel lines that end within the object to be cut are extended.
No Drill Do not create drill extensions.

Extension
If the drilling extension is not created, check if the channel is feasible i.e. it can be
drilled.
Drilled End
This is a dropdown list of options that enables you to define the type of channel tip to be displayed
at channel ends.
Notes:
• All channel intersections can have a type of end tip defined.
• Only the channel lines that end within the object to be cut can have a type of end tip
defined.
The following options are available:
Flat All the channels endings are flat shaped.

End
Drilled All the channels endings are drilled end. In this case an additional parameter is
End displayed - Bottom Angle. Set the Bottom Angle to define the tip shape.
Ball All the channels endings are ball shaped.

End
The channel tip type can either be set globally (as shown above) or you can set the type of tip for
an individual channel by picking the appropriate blue X and entering channel tip type and, if
required, the extension length, in the displayed parameter label.
Note: The different types of channel tips can also be defined even if No Drill Extension is set.
Examples:
Optional Step 2
Select the parts to be cut by defining them in the displayed Cut Manager dialog. This step enables
you to manually control which parts are to be cut.
All the parts that are going to be cut by the cooling objects (according to the cooling cut analysis)
are displayed in the Cut Manager dialog.
The list inside the dialog includes all parts intersected by the bounding box of the cooling object,
an example of which is shown below:
The various parts are then checked according to the detailed cut analysis and filter definitions.
Only parts that are going to be cut (according to cooling cut analysis) are shown (they have the
"show" attribute in the Cut Manager). For example:

The following occurs:

• Depending on the With/Without Cut option selected:
With Cut Without Cut
The selected parts are cut by the
cooling objects and, if required,
the cooling items.
• If With Cut is selected, the new faces created by the cut operation are given a color
defined in the Preferences.
• The faces of the cooling channels are grouped in a set called Cooling Faces. There is only
one set by this name and for subsequent cut operations, the new faces are added to the
existing set.
• The Feature Tree now contains the Cooling Objects feature:
Notes:
• The system cuts all the plates in the active assembly that the cooling channels pass
through.
• The cooling channel object in the cooling part is hidden, by default. To display it, activate
the cooling part and show the cooling object.
Below is an example of the result of the Cooling Objects operation.
Cooling Cut
Cooling Design > Cooling Cut

Manually perform cut operations between the cooling objects (cooling channels) / cooling items
(nipples, plugs, etc.) and the mold plates. Use this function to perform the cut operations on
cooling channels that were created by the Cooling Objects function, when the Without Cut option
was used.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Cooling Cut.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick cooling objects (cooling channels) and cooling items (nipple, plugs,
etc.).
Required Step 2 : Pick the objects to be cut or unpick objects.
Optional Step 1 : Activate Visual Analysis.
Cooling Design > Cooling Cut : Options and Results

Manually perform cut operations between the cooling objects (cooling channels) / cooling items
(nipple, plugs, etc.) and the mold plates. Use this function to perform the cut operations on cooling
channels that were created by the Cooling Objects function, when the Without Cut option was
used.
Required Step 1
Pick the cooling objects (cooling channels) and cooling items (nipple, plugs, etc.) that should cut
the mold plates.
Note: Only cooling objects from the cooling part of the activated sub-assembly can be picked.
With Items Cooling items (nipples, plugs, O-rings, etc.) that are assembled to the
cooling objects (channels) are also selected.
Notes:
• Cooling items will only be selected if they have been connected
using either UCS to Face or UCS to Cone Face.
• Additional cooling items can be picked/unpicked.
• Cooling items can be selected only from the activated assembly
• You can unpick the cooling object itself and only select a
cooling item.
Without Only the cooling objects (channels) can be selected.
Items
Required Step 2
Select the parts to be cut by defining them in the displayed Cut Manager dialog. This step enables
you to manually control which parts are to be cut.
All the parts that are going to be cut by the cooling objects (according to the cooling cut analysis)
are displayed in the Cut Manager dialog. This list includes the parts calculated when the cooling
objects were created using the Cooling Objects function.
You can pick or unpick additional objects and/or parts.
Optional Step 1
Activate Visual Analysis.

The following occurs:
• The selected parts are cut by the cooling objects and, if required, the cooling items.
•
• The new faces created by the cut operation are given a color defined in the Preferences.
• The faces of the cooling channels are grouped in a set called Cooling Faces. There is only
one set by this name and for subsequent cut operations, the new faces are added to the
existing set.
• The Feature Tree now contains the Cooling Cut feature:
Notes:
• The system cuts all the plates in the active assembly that the cooling channels pass
through.
• The cooling channel object in the cooling part is hidden, by default. To display it, activate
the cooling part and show the cooling object.
• When editing the Cooling Cut function, only cooling objects can be picked or unpicked.
Cooling items cannot be picked/unpicked in edit mode.
Cooling Design > Add Cooling Item

Add cooling items from the Catalog to the cooling channels.
Note: Once the cooling items have been added, they can easily be edited or deleted.
General Interaction
Required Step 1
Select a cooling component.
Category component types automatically displayed.

In the example below, a cooling component (in this case a nipple) has been added to the cooling
channels.
Remove Cooling Circuit
Cooling Design > Remove Cooling Circuit

Remove cooling circuitsa sequence of cooling channels that creates "one water body" (including
pockets of nipples, baffles bores and O-ring grooves) without regeneration. This enables you to
quickly edit cooling systems.
The following picture shows cooling channels with 2 circuits:
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Remove Circuit.
Remember: You
can open the multi-
stage dialog at any
time on the graphic
display area by right-
clicking.
Required Step 1 : Pick the cooling channels to be removed.
Cooling Design > Remove Cooling Circuit : Options and Results

Remove cooling circuitsa sequence of cooling channels that creates "one water body" (including
pockets of nipples, baffles bores and O-ring grooves) without regeneration. This enables you to
quickly edit cooling systems.
Required Step 1
Pick the cooling channels to be removed.
The following options are available:
Circuit When a cooling channel is picked, the

Selection faces of the whole cooling circuit
including the faces of the cooling items
are automatically selected for removal.
Manual Allows you to complete the selection by

Selection picking or unpicking any other face.
Circuit Selection
When a cooling channel is picked, the faces of the whole cooling circuit including the faces of the
cooling items are automatically selected for removal.
In the example below, the face one of the All the faces belonging to the same cooling
cooling channels is picked. circuit are automatically selected.
If there are more circuits that are based on the same wire body, they are also selected.
The faces of the whole cooling circuit the following faces are selected.
including the faces of the cooling items are
automatically selected. In the example
below,...

All the cooling items in the same cooling circuit are removed.
Manual Selection
When a cooling channel is picked, only the faces of the picked channel are selected for removal.
This option enables you to manually pick the cooling channels to be removed.
In the example below, the face one of the Press OK or Apply to remove the
cooling channels is picked. picked cooling channel.
Switching to the Manual Selection option does not clear any previous selection. This enables you
to pick/unpick faces using this option.
Results:
The results of running Remove Cooling Circuit are as follows:
1. All selected faces are removed and the holes in the plate walls are closed as in the function
Remove and Extend..
2. The cooling part is disconnected from its child parts. This means that editing the cooling
part does not entail regenerating the plates.
3. Cut and Thread features that were created by cooling objects are also rerouted.
4. A Remove Cooling Circuit feature is created in the Feature Tree for every part involved.
Editing:
1. The Remove Cooling Circuit feature inside the parts can be edited when the part is
activated.
2. Editing this feature enters the same editing session as the Remove & Extend tool.
Editing the Cooling

Each of the entities created during the cooling design process can be edited.
These are as follows:
Editing the Plane
Editing the Cooling Sketch
Editing the Cooling Channel
Editing the Plane

Change the height of the reference plane.
1. To edit the parameters, double-click in the graphics area or on the plane.
To edit the feature, activate the Cooling Part and right-click on the plane in the Feature
tree and select Edit Feature.
2. Edit the plane.
Editing the Cooling Sketch

Change the skeleton line of the cooling system.
1. Activate the Cooling Part.
2. Edit the sketch within the Sketcher.
Editing the Cooling Channel

Edit all the cooling channel parameters that were available during the creation stage. The cooling
channel can be edited either by:
Activating the required assembly
Activating the cooling part

1. Activate the required assembly.
2. Right-click on the Cooling Channel feature in the Feature tree and select Edit Feature.
The Cooling Channel Feature Guide is displayed and all the parameters that were available
during the creation stage can be edited.
Activating the cooling part

2. Right-click on the Cooling Channel feature in the Feature tree and select Edit Feature.
The Cooling Channel Feature Guide is displayed and all the parameters that were available
during the creation stage can be edited.
Deleting the Cooling Channel

The cooling channel can be deleted either from the Assembly Tree or from the Feature Tree.
The place where you select Delete, has an effect on how the delete operation works.
Deleting the Cooling Part
Deleting the Cooling Channel (from the cooling part environment)
Deleting the Cooling Channel (from the assembly environment)
Deleting the Cooling Part

Delete the whole cooling part. Upon confirmation from the user, this also deletes features in other
parts that were created by the cooling part.
1. Right-click on the Cooling Part feature in the Assembly Tree and select Delete
Component. This also deletes features in other parts that were created by the cooling part.
Deleting the Cooling Channel (from the Cooling Part environment)

Delete the cooling channel. This also deletes features in other parts that were created by this
cooling channel.
2. Right-click on the Cooling Channel feature in the Feature tree and select Delete Feature.
Deleting the Cooling Channel (from the assembly environment)

Delete the cooling channel from its cooling part. Upon confirmation from the user, this also
deletes features in other parts that were created by the cooling channel.
2. Right-click on the Cooling Channel feature in the Feature tree and select Delete Feature.
Ejection Design
Ejection Design
Design the ejection system in the mold, quickly and easily. CimatronE's Ejection Design is a
specialized group of functions that simplify the creation of ejection systems.
The Ejection Design function enables you to:
• Set up hundreds of ejectors in one operation and analyze the plates that the ejectors go
though. Trimming is also performed automatically.
• Create pockets that are tight at the upper end of the ejector and run loose along the body.
• Insert ready to use ejection system from any standard catalog.
• Ability to quickly create ejection systems.
• Ability to automate repetitive operations.
Important: The ejection design is created only in components that are assigned to the active
assembly.
When the Ejection Design function is invoked(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press
the Access button at the top of this Help topic) , the following options are available to design the
ejection system:
Add Ejection: Add ejectors.
Ejection Devices: Add an ejection device to your mold.
Ejector Trim: Trim ejectors by the active faces - faces that belong to the active
part.
Ejector Pocket: Create a pocket for the ejectors in the relevant parts.
Ejection Design > Add Ejector

Add an ejector from your catalog to your mold.
General Interaction
Required Step 1
Select an ejector.
The Add Ejector dialog is displayed with the appropriate catalog Category and Sub-Category
component types automatically displayed.
Press the Calculate Length button to display the recommended minimum and maximum ejector
lengths:

If the Use Rule checkbox is selected on:

a. The minimum and maximum ejector lengths are then calculated.
b. When the Catalog Table is displayed, an appropriate catalog item is selected according
to the length calculation. The L dimension will be the closest rounded up dimension
that fits the maximum length. The D dimension will be the minimal size that fits the L.
(D is the first leading dimension and L is the second leading dimension).
Press the Calculate Length button to display the recommended minimum and maximum ejector
lengths and show a graphic representation of these lengths.
Ejection Design > Add Ejection Devices

Add an ejection device from your catalog to your mold. The design of the ejection system is very
important.
General Interaction
Required Step 1
Select an ejection device.
The Add Mold Ejection Devices dialog is displayed:
Category component types automatically displayed.

Note: Ejectors of a different length / shape should not be added together in one step as instances.
In this case, add every different ejector separately. You can easily do this by using the "Apply"
button when adding catalog parts.
Designing the Ejection system

When adding the ejectors and using the Cut option, all the relevant plates and components will
automatically be cut, except the Active Parts.
The holes in the Active Parts and the ejector lengths should be defined manually as required.
Ejector Trim
Ejection Design > Ejector Trim

Trim ejectors by the active faces - faces that belong to the active part.
Shaped Trim Flat Trim
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Ejector Trim.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick the ejectors to be trimmed.

Required Step 2 : Define the required trimming parameters.
Notes:
• It is recommended to trim the ejectors and then create a pocket for them.
• If you want to trim the ejector by the Fixed or Movable Side, this means that the system
looks for active faces in the Fixed or Movable Side that will cut the selected ejector.
Retainer Pins, for example, do not touch the active faces, so you have to pick the relevant
face manually. Only ejectors (or any other objects) that touch the active faces will
automatically be cut.
Ejection Design > Ejector Trim : Options and Results

Trim ejectors by the active faces - faces that belong to the active part.
Notes:
• It is recommended to trim the ejectors and then create a pocket for them.
• If you want to trim the ejector by the Fixed or Movable Side, this means that the system
looks for active faces in the Fixed or Movable Side that will cut the selected ejector.
Retainer Pins, for example, do not touch the active faces, so you have to pick the relevant
face manually. Only ejectors (or any other objects) that touch the active faces will
automatically be cut.
Required Step 1
Pick the ejectors to be trimmed.
Note: An ejector can only be trimmed once.
Required Step 2
Define the required trimming parameters.
Define the face that will cut the ejector.

For the first two options, Trim By Movable / Fix Side,
the furthest face from the ejector head (that belongs to
the appropriate side -Movable or Fixed) is recognized
as the cutting face.
For the option Trim By Pick, pick the cutting face.
Define the shape of the trim using the Shaped Trim /

Flat Trim toggle button.
Shaped Trim: The trimmed ejector will take the shape
of the cutting face.
Flat Trim: The trimmed ejector will be trimmed flat,

perpendicular to the active Z direction of the ejector. In
this case, three additional options are available.
Max: Trim the ejector by the highest point on the
cutting face.
Mid: Trim the ejector by the mid-point on the cutting
face.
Min: Trim the ejector by the lowest point on the
cutting face.
Define whether to set an offset using the No Offset /

Offset toggle button.
If you select Offset, set the offset in the + or - Z
direction.

The Assembly Feature Tree now contains a feature called Ejector Trim in the MoldDesign
Operations branch. The trim assembly feature is created in the same assembly of the selected
ejector. Note that if the selected ejectors belong to a number of assemblies, the feature will be
created in the common parent assembly.
The Part Feature Tree now contains a feature called Ejector Trim.
Note: The Ejector Trim feature can be edited or deleted from either of these locations. The Edit
returns you to the full functionality of the Ejector Trim function.
Ejector Pocket
Ejection Design > Ejector Pocket

Create a pocket for the ejectors in the relevant parts.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Ejector Pocket.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick the ejectors for which pockets are to be created.
Required Step 2 : Define the required pocketing parameters.
Optional Step 1 : Pick or unpick components to be cut by the Ejector Pocket.
Ejection Design > Ejector Pocket : Options and Results

Create a pocket for the ejectors in the relevant parts.
Note: It is recommended to trim the ejectors and then create a pocket for them.
Required Step 1
Pick ejectors for which pockets are to be created.
Notes:
• Only ejectors can be picked.
• An ejector can only be picked once for an ejector pocket operation.
Required Step 2
Define the required pocketing parameters. See Ejector Pocket Automatic Cutting Analysis.
Press the Set the Constant Fit Length parameter to display the types of pocketing parameters.
As Catalog
Set the Constant Clearance length
Set the Constant Fit length
Set the Minimum Fit length
Fit length through last
Notes: For all the parameter types, other than As Catalog:
• Use the Expand / Collapse toggle to hide/show other information lines and the
Picture button.
Example:
The parameters are displayed in The parameters are displayed in
expanded mode, showing all the collapsed mode. Only the user-
information lines and also the Picture changeable parameters are displayed.
button. Note that the Expand toggle is
Note that the Collapse toggle is displayed, ready for expanding.
displayed, ready for collapsing.
•
• Press the Picture button to display a picture of the parameters currently being set.
As Catalog
If you choose As Catalog, none of the other parameters are displayed and the cut will done with
the defined catalog cutting object.
Set the Constant Clearance length
L Clearance: Define the ejector

clearance length.
D Clearance: Define the ejector
clearance diameter. Except along L
Fit, the pocket diameter will be the
ejector diameter + the clearance
value.
Note: L Clearance is constant, i.e. in
all the selected ejectors, the length of
the clear diameter will be the same.
Set the Constant Fit length
L Fit: Define the ejector accurate guiding

length. Along L Fit, the pocket diameter will
be the same as the ejector diameter.
D Clearance: Define the ejector clearance
diameter. Except along L Fit, the pocket
diameter will be the ejector diameter + the
clearance value.
Note: L Fit is constant, i.e. in all the
selected ejectors, the length of the accurate
pocket will be the same.
Set Minimum Fit length
L Fit: Define the minimum ejector accurate

guiding length. Along L Fit, the pocket
diameter will be the same as the ejector
diameter.
D Clearance: Define the ejector clearance
diameter. Except along L Fit, the pocket
diameter will be the ejector diameter + the
clearance value.
L Clearance round off: Round off the
values of Min. L Clearance and Max. L
Clearance. Whatever these values may be,
the L Fit length must be at least the value set
above.
Note: L Fit will change to suit the round off
value, but can never be less than the defined
minimum.
Fit length through last
L Fit Through Last: The ejector accurate

guiding length will equivalent to the thickness of
the last part that the ejector passes through.
Optional Step 1
Pick or unpick components to be cut by the Ejector Pocket. This option is only available when
creating an Ejector Pocket. When editing an Ejector Pocket, this option is disabled.

The Assembly Feature Tree now contains a feature called Ejector Pocket in the MoldDesign
Operations branch.
The Part Feature Tree now contains a feature called Ejector Pocket.
Note: The Ejector Pocket feature can be edited or deleted from either of these locations. The Edit
returns you to the full functionality of the Ejector Pocket function (except the optional step 1 -
Pick or unpick components to be cut by the Ejector Pocket).
In each part that is cut by the ejector pocket operation, an ejector pocket feature will appear. You
can invert the cutting direction by editing this feature.
Automatic Cutting Analysis and Location of the Pocket Feature

MoldDesign uses two different analyses to recognize which objects to cut by the ejector.
1. If the ejectors are assigned to the Ejection System sub-assembly or to the Movable Side,
all objects except the Fixed Side will be cut. In this case, the pocket feature will be created
in the Ejection System sub-assembly.
2. If the ejectors are not assigned to the Ejection System sub-assembly or to the Movable
Side, only objects assigned to the specific assembly will be cut. In this case, the pocket
feature will be created in the specific assembly.
Note: In any situation, you can add or remove objects to/from the cutting list.
Working with Ejector Instances

If the picked ejectors are instances (the same component), the pocket that will be created, will be
in the same shape but may cut different objects.
If a few ejector instances are picked for different pocket operations, only the first one will be
editable. If this first one is changed, all the other instances will also change.
Only if you delete all the pocket operations that were done by the same instance, will the ejector
be returned to its original shape.
Ejector instances, other instances which already contain pocket operations, can only be picked
separately.
Deleting an Ejector
Delete only the ejector or the ejector together with the ejector pocket (pocket cut operations).
Example:
1. Right-click on the ejector in the Assembly Tree and select Delete Component.
2. If the ejector has an ejector pocket, an additional confirmation dialog is displayed. This
dialog informs you of the pocket cut operation and enables you to either delete the pocket
or to leave it.
Press Yes to delete the pocket or No to leave it.

Insert Tools
Insert Tools
The Insert Tools functions provide a simple automated way to create inserts, and enables you to
establish pockets in the core and cavity at a very early stage in design, so that time consuming
wire EDM and milling operations can begin on the first day of design.
The Insert Tools procedure involves the following operations:
Add Select an insert type from a commercial or user-defined catalog and place
Insert the insert over the desired QuickSplit surfaces of the core and cavity.
Cut After adding the inserts, the placed inserts are automatically cut and the
Insert system creates the relevant pockets in the core and cavity. This feature
simultaneously creates several inserts at the same time.
Example of an insert that was Example showing multiple inserts placed in the same
automatically created using the operation:
function:
Benefits:
• Fast creation of multiple inserts.
• Early start for manufacturing process.
• Short delivery time.
Insert Tools > Add Insert

wire EDM and milling operations can begin on the first day of design. See Insert Tools for an
introduction to inserts.
Select an insert type from a commercial or user-defined catalog and place the insert over the
When adding an insert, the Add from Catalog function is invoked and the interaction is identical to
that of Add Mold Component.
This involves selecting an insert from a catalog and placing it using the Add from Catalog
function's positioning parameters.
Example showing added inserts:
Cut Insert
Insert Tools > Cut Insert

After adding the inserts, the placed inserts are automatically cut and the system creates the
relevant pockets in the core and cavity. This feature simultaneously creates several inserts at the
same time.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Cut Inserts.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick the components to be cut.

Required Step 2 : Pick a split direction.
Required Step 3 : Set the parameters and indicate the side to be removed.
Insert Tools > Cut Insert : Options and Results

After adding the inserts, the placed inserts are automatically cut and the system creates the
relevant pockets in the core and cavity. This feature simultaneously creates several inserts at the
same time.
An example of inserts placed using the Add Insert function:
Required Step 1
Pick the components to be cut.
Press exit(middle mouse button) when the required components have been selected; the system
displays the next step in the function.
Required Step 2
Pick a split direction.
To improve clarity, the components selected in step 1 are displayed in wireframe mode in this
step. Pick a split direction by picking a face associated with this direction (a face whose normal is
parallel to that of the selected split direction). The system then automatically selects all suitable
faces that should cut each component.
Press exit(middle mouse button) to move to the next step in the function.
Required Step 3
Set the parameters and indicate the side to be removed.
Max. This parameter controls the cut tolerance.

Gap
Cut / This parameter is only displayed when editing this feature. This is a
Import toggle option Cut / Import which determines whether the components
selected in step 1 are cut or have a face imported to them.
Cut The components selected in step 1 are cut by the face
selected in step 2. This is the default option.
Import The face selected in step 2 is imported to the components
selected in step 1.

The components selected in step 1 are cut by the faces selected in step 2.
The Assembly Feature Tree now contains a feature called Insert Cut.
Notes:
• If instances exist and may get cut by different faces, they are cut according to the first
handled instance.
• New split directions are created in the components cut by the work part faces. A split face
attribute is assigned to any face that was created as a result of being cut with a split face in
the work part.
o Components holding these faces are attributed as "active parts" and are displayed in
the Parting Tree.
o The new split direction has the same direction and color as the parent split direction
in the work part.
Insert Tools > Cut Insert : Editing
Editing the Cut Insert by the Feature Guide

Right-click on the Stitch name in the Feature Tree, and select Edit Feature.
The Feature Guide will appear, automatically open to Required Step 3. You now return to the
same situation in which you set the parameters and indicate the side to be removed.
In the required step 3 of the function, an additional toggle parameter is displayed in edit mode; see
step 3 of the Cut Insert function.
Make modifications and press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.
See also:
Editing a Feature
Deleting a Feature
Layout
Layout
Add and edit a Layout part. A Layout part is a pattern of coordinate systems used to place the
work parts (the next step in the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide and Parting Guide) within the mold.
A layout part can be selected to meet the requirements for either a single or multiple cavity design.
Each work part will be placed using a single coordinate system.
Note: You can also add a Layout part from the Mold Project Setup Wizard.
You can either add one of your own layout parts or select one of the predefined layout parts
supplied by Cimatron. These predefined parts (inch. and mm.) are available under the following
folder: Cimatron\CimatronE\Data\dat\Molddata\Layout-parts.
Note: There will only be one recognized layout part per mold assembly.
The following options are available for layout parts:
Add Add a Layout part. This option is only available if a Layout part was not
Layout created in the Mold Project Setup Wizard.
UCS
Examples of layout parts:

Not Balanced Balanced Radial
Add Layout
Add a Layout part. This is a preliminary layout which can be edited in later phases of the mold
creation process.
The Layout Part dialog is displayed:
You can either create a new Layout Part, or browse using the open file button , to add one of
your own layout parts or select one of the layout parts supplied by Cimatron. This is a preliminary
layout which can be edited in later phases of the mold creation process. The predefined layout
If you create a new layout part, set the units of measurement for the part.
Changes in the Tree structure after adding a Layout part

Once a layout part is defined, a Layout part is created in the Assembly Tree and Parting Tree.
The Assembly tree before a layout part is added.
The Assembly Tree, showing the The Parting Tree. The Parting tab
Parting sub-assembly and the Layout allows full control over the parting
part. The latter is created when a Layout process, enabling you to activate various
part is defined. parts and control the hide/show status of
Note that, when created in the Mold different Parting sets.
Project Setup Wizard, the Layout part is
activated (as shown below).
Layout UCS
Layout UCS
Edit a Layout part. This enables you to edit the pattern of coordinate systems, by changing the
location and orientation of a single or multiple UCSs.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Layout UCS.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick the UCSs that need to be edited. Single or multiple UCSs can be
picked.
Required Step 2 : Set the orientation parameters.
Layout UCS : Options and Results
Required Step 1
Pick the UCSs to be edited.
Required Step 2
Set the orientation parameters.
Note: To choose different UCSs, press the required step 1 button again, and re-pick the
UCSs.
These orientation parameters are displayed for the picked UCSs and relate to them globally (any
change in the parameters will affect all the picked UCSs). Individual UCSs (within the picked
group) can be edited by specifying values that differ from the general values.
Notes:
• The initial orientation is parallel to the main layout part coordinate system. These
parameters consist of 1 translation (in the Z direction) and 3 rotations.
• The order of specifying rotations is extremely important and this will be shown in the
interaction. For example:
Picked UCS Edit

This enables you to edit all the picked UCSs using global parameter values. In the example below,
the X axis has been rotated 90 degrees, affecting the UCSs 12_1 and 12_2.
Note: Picked UCSs are denoted by .
Individual UCS (within picked group) Edit

Individual UCSs (within the picked group) can be edited by specifying values that differ from the
general values. These, individually edited UCSs, display their orientation parameters within a
dialog box attached to the UCS.
Notes:
• The initial orientation parameters are the same as those of the (edited) picked UCSs.
• Individually edited UCSs within a group are denoted by .
Any change in the parameters affect only the individual UCS (from the picked group).
Note: Each orientation parameter dialog box displays the following icons:
Press this to revert the orientation values of the relevant UCS to those of
the current values of the picked group.
Press this to hide the parameter dialog box of the relevant UCS. The UCS
is still denoted by , signifying that it has been individually edited.
If this is the final result, press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.
Lifter Tools
Lifter Tools
The Lifter Tools functions provide a simple automated way to create lifters, and enables you to
establish pockets in the core and cavity at a very early stage in design, so that time-consuming
wire EDM and milling operations can begin on the first day of design.
The Lifter Tools procedure involves the following operations:
Add Select a lifter type from a commercial or user-defined catalog and place the
Lifter lifter over the desired QuickSplit surfaces of the core and cavity.
Cut After adding the lifters, the placed lifters are automatically cut and the
Lifter system creates the relevant pockets in the core and cavity.
Several different types of lifters can be created automatically using the lifter
application:
Benefits:
• Fast creation of lifters.
• Easy editing of lifters.
• Short delivery time.
Lifter Tools > Add Lifter

wire EDM and milling operations can begin on the first day of design. See Lifter Tools for an
introduction to lifters.
Select a lifter type from a commercial or user-defined catalog and place the lifter over the desired
QuickSplit surfaces of the core and cavity.
When adding a lifter, the Add from Catalog function is invoked and the interaction is identical to
that of Add Mold Component.
This involves selecting a lifter from a catalog and placing it using the Add from Catalog
function's positioning parameters.
Cut Lifter
Lifter Tools > Cut Lifter

After adding the lifters, the placed lifters are automatically cut and the system creates the relevant
pockets in the core and cavity.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Cut Lifter.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick the component to be cut.

Required Step 2 : Pick one of the active faces to cut the lifter.
Required Step 3 : Set the parameters and indicate the side to be removed.
Lifter Tools > Cut Lifter : Options and Results

After adding the lifters, the placed lifters are automatically cut and the system creates the relevant
pockets in the core and cavity.
Required Step 1
Pick the component to be cut.
The following parameter is displayed:

Part The parameter is displayed in red when it is empty (before a part is picked
or if you clear the selection). After a part has been picked, the parameter is
grayed out and displays the name of the selected component. For example:
Press exit(middle mouse button) when the required components have been selected; the system
displays the next step in the function.
Required Step 2
Pick one of the active faces to cut the lifter.
To improve clarity, the components selected in step 1 are displayed in wireframe mode in this
step.
Press exit(middle mouse button) to move to the next step in the function.
Required Step 3
Set the parameters and indicate the side to be removed.
Max. This parameter controls the cut tolerance.
Gap
Cut / This is a toggle option Cut / Import which determines whether the
Import components selected in step 1 are cut or have a face imported to them.
Cut The system automatically detects all the required faces to
cut the lifter. The components selected in step 1 are cut by
the face selected in step 2. This is the default option.
Import The relevant active faces are imported to the components
selected in step 1.

The components selected in step 1 are cut by the faces selected in step 2.
The Assembly Feature Tree now contains a feature called Lifter Cut.
Notes:
• If instances exist and may get cut by different faces, they are cut according to the first
handled instance.
• New split directions are created in the components cut by the work part faces. A split face
attribute is assigned to any face that was created as a result of being cut with a split face in
the work part.
o Components holding these faces are attributed as "active parts" and are displayed in
the Parting Tree.
o The new split direction has the same direction and color as the parent split direction
in the work part.
Lifter Tools > Cut Lifter : Editing
Editing the Cut Lifter by the Feature Guide

Right-click on the Stitch name in the Feature Tree, and select Edit Feature.
The Feature Guide will appear, automatically open to Required Step 3. You now return to the
same situation in which you set the parameters and indicate the side to be removed.
In the required step 3 of the function, an additional toggle parameter is displayed in edit mode; see
step 3 of the Cut Insert function.
Make modifications and press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.
See also:
Editing a Feature
Deleting a Feature
Mold Base
Mold Base
Define, edit or delete a mold configuration.
The available types of configuration are based on the initial parameters that you set while defining
the types and sizes of mold plates that make up the Plate Setthe mold plate configuration of the
mold base. These include the Catalog and Standard or Non-standard Plate Sets.
Once you have defined the plate set, following the interaction in Load New, the core and cavity
components are encased in the mold base.
Once the mold configuration is completed and the mold base has been created, the active parts
need to be protruded from the cavity plate.
When the Mold Base function is invoked(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press the
Access button at the top of this Help topic) , the following options are available:
New Mold Base: Define a mold base configuration.
Edit Mold Base: Edit the mold configuration.
Delete Mold Base: Delete the mold configuration.
Mold Base Configuration

A typical mold base configuration showing some of the components:
The default mold base configuration consists of three

types of sub-assembles:
- Fixed Side: the static side (all cavity related
components are added here)
- Movable Side: the moving side (all core
related components are added here)
- Ejection system: all the ejection components
are added here.
An additional sub-assembly type can be added
according to the engineering requirements:
- Slider(s).
Each of these sub-assemblies consists of active and
Catalog (standard) parts. The active parts are assigned
within an active sub-assembly.
Injected Model
The final plastic product, which is defined from the
Active Partsthe parts of the mold that touch the plastic
during the injection process , is called the Injected
Model. This is sometimes called the Cavity by mold
makers.
New Mold Base
Mold Base: New Mold Base

Define a mold base configuration.
Each catalog has predefined settings (based on the manufacturer's catalog), however, special
settings are also available for non-standard configuration.
Defining a mold base configuration consists of the following stages:
Choosing the type and size of the mold
Setting the types and sizes of the plates
Adding Components
Part Locations
In each if the above stages, the appropriate Mold Base Plate Set Wizard dialog is displayed.
Mold Base Plate Set Wizards

Each of these dialogs (displayed when defining a mold base configuration) shows a Guide on the
left side which can be used to navigate between the wizard dialogs and also to Hide or Show the
dialogs.
In the example below, the first of these dialogs is displayed. Notice that the currently displayed
dialog is highlighted in the Guide on the left.
Navigate to other dialogs in the plate set either by clicking on the appropriate button in the Guide
or by using the Next and Back buttons. Again, the currently displayed dialog is highlighted in the
Guide on the left of the dialog. Illustration
Click the Hide Dialog button to display only the Guide. In this case, the Hide Dialog button
toggles to Show Dialog.
Hiding the Plate Set Wizard dialog is useful when viewing the Preview
of the new mold base in the Graphics Area.
Loading Process
Once you have completed the mold configuration:
• The assembly structure is created according to the selected configuration.
• The Catalog parts are loaded and placed in their appropriate positions in the mold
assembly.
• The main mold assembly is opened and activated.
Mold Type and Size
Mold Base: New - Mold Type and Size

Define the mold type and size, as part of the process of defining a mold configuration.
At this stage, the Mold base Plate Set Wizard - Step 1 of 4 dialog is displayed and a preview of
the mold plate appears in the graphics area.
The preview is only displayed for a new mold base configuration and not when editing an existing
mold base.
1. Browse to the appropriate MoldDesign Configuration in the Catalogs

(Cimatron\CimatronE\Catalogs\MoldDesign Configurations) and select a configuration - in
this case Hasco mm Configurations. The default catalog is defined in the MoldDesign
Preferences.
2. Select the mold type (8 plates, 9 plates, etc.).
Each type represents a different category in the catalog. Once you have selected a type, all
catalog items under it are loaded into the Item list.
3. Choose between the following plate sets:
Standard
Non-standard with components
Non-standard without components
The Plate Sets are enabled only if they are available. An unavailable Plate Set is grayed out.
Standard
Use standard plate sizes. The standard plate size is displayed in the Catalog Code
field in this dialog. The plate size displayed depends on whether the Use bounding
data box is selected.
The location of components in the mold assembly (screws, leader pins, etc.) depends
on the catalog you selected. For standard plate sets, you will not be able to edit
component positions.
Non-standard with components
Choose a non-standard plate set where the location of components (Leader Pins,
Bushing, etc.) is determined according to their location on the nearest standard
configuration. The location of the components can be changed in the 4th step of this
Mold base Plate Set Wizard.
The Catalog Code field in the dialog is grayed out and the Non-standard field is
enabled. This enables you to define the length and width of the plates. Initially, the
values in the Non-standard field represent the minimum bounding box size and this
is reflected in the preview.
The title bar of the dialog will show that this option is selected:

Choose a non-standard plate set where the location of components in the mold
assembly (Leader Pins, Bushing, etc.) is not dependent upon the catalog you selected.
The location of the components can be changed in the 4th step of this Mold base
Plate Set Wizard.
The Item and Catalog Code fields in the dialog are grayed out and the Non-
standard field is enabled. This enables you to define the length and width of the
plates. Initially, the values in the Non-standard field represent the minimum
bounding box size and this is reflected in the preview.
The title bar of the dialog will show that this option is selected:
4. Select the catalog item in the Item list. The contents of this list depends on the mold type
you selected.
5. Use bounding data.

By default, this box is selected and the system automatically calculates the Bounding Box
around the active parts. Based on this calculation, the next standard plate size (closest to the
size of the calculated bounding box) is displayed in the Catalog Code field in this dialog.
If the Use bounding data field is not selected, the bounding box is not calculated and the
system displays the first available plate size in the selected Mold Type (7 Plates, 8 Plates,
etc.).
To define the bounding box manually, set the required bounding box parameters.
X: The X and Y size of the bounding box.

Y:
Z - high: The minimum and maximum Z distance from the active UCS.
Z - low: For example:
Preview of Z -high = 29.4
Preview of Z -high = 45
Margins If required, define the bounding data margins. These are margins on
the appropriate core and cavity plates as well as the ejection clearance.
The Auto-Size Parameters dialog is displayed.
If any of these parameters are changed, this is immediately reflected in the preview.
6. Define the Catalog Code of the plates. This is displayed if Standard is selected.
If the Use bounding data field is selected, the next standard plate size (closest to the size of
the calculated bounding box) is displayed.
If the Use bounding data field is not selected, the system displays the first available plate
size in the selected Mold Type (7 Plates, 8 Plates, etc.).
Select a different plate size if required. The preview is automatically updated.

7. If required, define the Mold Clearance parameters - press the Clearance button to display
the Mold Clearance Parameters dialog:
If any of these parameters are changed, this is immediately reflected in the preview.
8. Non-Standard.
Enter the width and length of the configuration. Initially, the values in the Non-standard
field represent the minimum bounding box size. Define a different plate size if required.
The preview is automatically updated.
This field becomes available if you have defined a Non-standard configuration (at the
beginning of the current dialog).
Illustration
9. Units.
The units displayed at the bottom of the dialog depend on the type of Catalog selected. A
catalog defined in INCHES will result in Mold Base Units in inches; a MM catalog will
result in MM Mold Base Units.
10. Mold Orientation.
Define the orientation of the mold with respect to the UCS of the assembly.
11. Press Next to display the next dialog in the mold configuration setup
Mold Configuration Types

The available types of mold configuration are based on the prototype configuration that you can
create and save. Each catalog has predefined prototypes (based on the manufacture's catalog) and
special prototypes are also available for non-standard configuration.
The following types are available:
Ejection Plates
Type Name Type
7 Plate
8 Plate
9 Plate
10 Plate
Double ejection on
Movable Side
Double ejection on
Fixed Side
11 Plate
With Ejection Plates
Without Ejection
Plates
4 Plate U Ejection Device

Mold Base: New - Plate Type and Size

Define the plate type and size, as part of the process of defining a mold configuration.
the Plate Set. These include the Catalog and Standard or Non-standard Plate Sets.
Notes:
• If the selected plate set is Non-standard with components, the system sorts the sizes folder
and selects the nearest configuration.
o Steps 2 and 3 of the Mold-base wizard work as for the Standard configuration.
o The result will be a configuration with non-standard plates. However, the additional
components (leader pins, screws etc.) will be placed according to the nearest size
configuration.
o The locations of the additional components can be changed in the 4th step of the
wizard.
A preview of the complete mold base is displayed. This preview is only displayed for a new mold
base.
Preview illustration
1. Ejection Plates - Decide whether to include Ejection Plates in the configuration definition.
If the Ejection Plates are not included, they are shown as grayed out in the configuration
table.
Illustration
2. Insulating Sheets - Decide whether to include Insulating Sheets from the dropdown list.
The selected Insulating Sheet is displayed in the configuration table.
Illustration
3. Drill Plates while Loading - Select this option when using a Blank Plate configuration.
Blank plates are plates without the predefined holes. The advantage of using this type of
plate is that you can decide where to place the screws and leader pins.
In this case, a cut operation creates the required holes (and threads) for all the screws and
leader pins. The cut operation operates within the sub-assembly level, which means that
components that belong to a specific sub-assembly will not cut a "parent" or "brother" sub-
assembly. For example, the cap screws on the Fixed Side of the mold base, will not cut
components on the Movable Side. However, components with an Ejector Cutting Rule will
cut components from the Ejection System as well as from the Movable Side.
4. The plate set and picture displayed in this dialog are based on your settings when defining
the mold type and size.
5. Set the parameter values in the Plate Configuration Table using the relevant dropdown list:
Plate
Part
Thickness
W1
Material
Color
Plate
The default name given to plates to identify their positioning within the mold base.
Part
A list of parts (plate names) is displayed. Select the required part.
Note: If the Part and/or Height are changed, this is reflected in the preview of the
mold base.
Illustration:
Standard and Non-standard with components

The plate names are standard, however, in some cases you can change these
names.
Illustration

The initial plate name is based on a default non-standard configuration set. You
can change these names.
Illustration
Thickness
The range of plate thicknesses are displayed.
Note: If the Part and/or Thickness are changed, this is reflected in the preview of the
mold base.
Illustration:

The plate thickness range for each plate is displayed. You can enter a plate
thickness, however, the system will jump to the standard value.
Illustration
If you key in a non-standard value, the plate will be colored orange signifying
that it has a non-standard height.
The plate heights are displayed in increments of 10mm (.5"). Set the required
plate height.
Illustration
W1
This parameter represents an additional dimension specific to each part. This
dimension can be added to any plate, but it is most relevant to Clamping Plates,
Raisers and Ejection Plates.
If a plate does not have a W1 dimension, an empty cell is displayed in the Plate
Configuration Table.
Illustration
These W1 dimensions are initially defined as Primary dimensions when the plate
configuration is saved to the catalog.
Material
The range of material types are displayed.
The range of standard materials is displayed. Select the required material.
Illustration

A predefined list is displayed. Select the required material.
Illustration
Color
Select a color for each plate.
6. Reset to Default
Reset the Plate Configuration Table parameters to their default values.
7. Overall Thickness
Displays the overall thickness of the mold base. This value is automatically calculated and
displayed each time a change is made to the thickness of a relevant plate.
8. Press Next to display the next dialog in the mold configuration setup.
Mold Base: New - Adding Components

Add components to the mold, as part of the process of defining a mold configuration.
The available types of components are based on the initial parameters that you set while defining
the Plate Set.
1. Decide whether or not you wish to add components to the mold configuration.
Use the checkboxes to include or exclude components.
In some standard configurations, some of the components are mandatory and others are
optional.
In non-standard configurations, the plate is displayed without holes and all the components
are optional.
2. Press Next to display the next dialog in the mold configuration setup.
Mold Base: New - Part Locations

Define the part locations within the mold, as part of the process of defining a mold configuration.
The available types of components are based on the initial parameters that you set while defining
the Plate Set.
1. Decide whether or not you wish to add components to the mold configuration.
Use the checkboxes to include or exclude components.
In some standard configurations, some of the components are mandatory and others are
optional.
In non-standard configurations, the plate is displayed without holes and all the components
are optional.
2. Press Finish to complete the mold configuration process.
Once you have finished defining the plate set, the results are twofold:
1. The core and cavity components are encased in the mold base.
The mold base The mold base in transparent view,
showing the core and cavity
components
2. The assembly tree is updated to show the newly added mold plates.
The assembly tree before adding The assembly after adding the mold
the mold plates plates.
Note that the new plate entries consists

of:
Part No. Catalog Part

Code Height
K 20 190 246 96
The active parts now need to be protruded from the cavity plate (K 20).
Mold Base: Edit Mold Base

Edit the mold configuration.
The MoldBase Plate Set Wizard dialog is displayed.
If a Standard plate set was initially selected, you can edit the size (Catalog Code).
If a Non-standard plate set was initially selected (either with or without components), you can
edit the width and length of the configuration in the first step of the wizard, and the location of
the components in the fourth step of the wizard.
When editing the mold base, the plate set type cannot be changed.
Mold Base: Delete Mold Base

Delete the mold configuration.
A warning prompt is displayed before the mold configuration is deleted.
Distance Between Sides

Protruding the Active Parts
Once the mold configuration is completed and the mold base has been created, the active parts can
be protruded from the cavity plate (this is true for both the Fixed and Movable Sides).
In the example below, this is done as follows :
1. In the Assembly Tree, right-click on the first connect feature under the K 20 plate
component and select the option Edit Feature.
The Connect feature guide is displayed.

2. Set the appropriate Connect options so that the active parts protrude from the plate.
Pocket Design
Pocket Design
Create a compatible hole for an insert. Use this function when a simple boolean cut operation does
not meet your requirements.
MoldDesign creates a bounding body according to the shape of the insert and then automatically
creates a Pocket Part which contains this bounding body. The assembly cut operation uses the
Pocket Part as the cutting object. The analysis which objects are cut is also done automatically.
The Pocket Part will be created in the active assembly and will cut only parts in its assembly
scope.
Within every part that is cut by the Pocket Part, a standard Cut feature is created.
Note: The pocket is created only in components that are assigned to the active assembly.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Pocket.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick the faces or objects that define the insert boundaries.
Note: Pick the bottom and upper faces of the insert. Do not pick vertical faces.
Required Step 2 : Set the pocket parameters.
Pocket Part
When executing the Pocket operation for the first time, per assembly, MoldDesign automatically
creates a Pocket Part in the activated assembly. This Pocket part contains the pocket objects.
The Pocket part behaves as a standard CimatronE part that was created in the assembly
environment. Note that MoldDesign creates only one Pocket part per assembly. The Pocket Part
can contain many cooling objects.
Pocket Cut
To create the Pocket hole, MoldDesign automatically analyzes which components will be cut and
uses the pocket part as the cutting object. Note that this cutting operation takes place in the
assembly environment and is based on the Assembly Cut operation.
Within every part that is cut by the Pocket Part, a standard Cut feature is created.
Pocket : Options and Results
Note: The pocket is created only in components that are assigned to the active assembly. Make
sure that the required assembly is activated before using this operation.
Required Step 1
Pick the faces or objects that define the insert boundaries. See the example.
1. The cursor changes to . Pick the faces or objects that define the insert boundaries (the
default Filter option is Faces; change the filter to Objects if required). When picking
faces, note that only the horizontal element of planar faces is taken into account. Pick the
minimum number of faces that define the required bounding box. Do not pick vertical
faces, internal faces or faces that do not define the bounding box. Pick chamfer faces only
if they help to define the bounding box.
2. End your selection by pressing Exitmiddle mouse button.

Required Step 2
MoldDesign automatically recognizes the shape of the parts you have picked and displays the type
of pocket that will be created when you press OK. The appropriate pocket parameters are also
displayed.
In the case above, the type of pocket is a Rectangular Shoulder.
The insert you picked is displayed in wireframe.

The object to be cut is displayed in transparent mode.
The bounding area is displayed in shade mode. This bounding area is used as the cutting object
which creates a boolean cut in components that are assigned to the active assembly.
1. Set the parameters.
The pocket type is
automatically detected, in
this case Rectangular
Shoulder, and the
appropriate parameters are
displayed. Press the pocket
type to display a graphic
representation of the
pocket.
Pressing Offset displays the

parameters relevant to the
pocket type.
Select the Corner options.
A PocketCut feature appears in the Feature Tree.

The resultant pocket is then created. Notice the rectangular shoulder shape of the pocket.
Feature Tree before the cut operation
The Assembly and Feature Tree after the cut operation

The Assembly
Tree shows the
PocketPart:
The Feature Tree

shows the
PocketCut.
If the pocket part has not cut any component, it will be displayed in Shade mode. Otherwise the
pocket object will be in hidden mode.
Examples:
1. In the example below, an insert is to be placed in the plate object.
Insert - object to be Plate - object to be cut
placed in the plate
2. During the pocket operation, a cutting object is created (displayed in shade mode) based on
the insert (displayed in wireframe mode). This cutting object cuts the plate (displayed in
transparent mode).
3. The result of the pocket operation (the cut plate) is shown below.
MoldDesign Pocket: Picking Objects or Faces

When picking the objects or faces that define the insert boundaries, it is very important to pick the
correct objects or faces to produce the right pocket type. In the case below, where we have
multiple cavities, each active part should be picked separately and a pocket type created for each
part. We require two separate Rectangular Shoulder pockets, one for each of the active parts.
The pocket type recognition depends on the selected entities.

For example:
Picking incorrect faces 1:

1. The top face is picked:
2. The top face of the shoulder is picked:

3. The resulting pocket is of a Rectangular type.
Picking incorrect faces 2:

1. The top face and the bottom shoulder face are picked:
2. The resulting pocket is of a Rectangular type.
Picking correct faces:

1. The top face and the top and bottom faces of the shoulder are picked:
2. The resulting pocket is of a Rectangular Shoulder type.
Picking multiple objects:

1. The two active parts are picked together:
2. The resulting pocket is of a Rectangular Shoulder type. However, this is not the
optimum shape of the pocket that we require. We require two separate Rectangular
Shoulder pockets, one for each of the active parts.
Differences Between Assembly Cut and MoldDesign Pocket

Assembly Cut uses a direct boolean operation and the created hole is exactly in the shape of the
cutting object.
The MoldDesign Pocket operation uses the bounding body as the cutting object and also enables
the addition of offset and radius or chamfer
Pocket : Pocket Types

The Pocket type is automatically recognized according to the entities you select and the Z
direction of the original body.
The following types of pocket are available:
Rectangular / Through
Rectangular Shoulder
Rectangular Double Shoulder
Cylindrical / Through
Cylindrical Shoulder
Cylindrical Double Shoulder
Rectangular / Through
Rectangular Shoulder
Rectangular Double Shoulder

Cylindrical / Through
Cylindrical Shoulder
Cylindrical Double Shoulder

Pocket : Editing the Pocket

MoldDesign automatically creates the Pocket cut and does the cutting analysis. The advanced user
can control these using the editing options.
Editing the Pocket Object Parameters
Editing the Pocket Cut Operation
Editing the Pocket Object Parameters

Use this option to edit the shape of the pocket part.
2. Either double-click the object in the tree or in the display area.
3. Edit the numerical parameters.

Editing the Pocket Cut Operation

Use this option to add / remove components to / from the list of the cut components.
1. Right-click on the PocketCut feature in the Feature Tree. In the popup menu that appears,
select Edit the Cut Objects or Edit the Cutting Object.
See also:
Editing a Feature
Deleting a Feature
Pocket : Deleting the Pocket

The pocket can be deleted either from the Assembly Tree or from the Feature Tree.
Deleting the Pocket Object
Deleting the Pocket Part
Deleting the Pocket Cut
Deleting the Pocket Object

In the Pocket part, right-click on the required pocket object, then select Delete Feature from the
popup submenu.
Note that this operation deletes the pocket object only, not the result of the cutting operation.
Deleting the Pocket Part

Deleting the whole pocket part is done from the Assembly Tree. This operation will also delete
other features that were created in other parts by the pocket part.
A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Deleting the Pocket Cut

Deleting the pocket cut is done from the Feature Tree. This will only delete the cut operation.
Runner Design
Runner Design
Create runners in the mold, quickly and easily. Runners are channels through which molten
material flows from the sprue to the gates to fill a mold cavity. By definition, a runner is created
between two plates. It can cut one of the plates or both of them. CimatronE's Runner Design is a
specialized group of functions that simplify the creation of runners.
The Runner Design function enables you to:
• Sketch runners in 2D to automatically convert them into 3D runners, with the easy addition
of sprue bushings.
• Design non-planar runners in 3D using a mechanism that helps you avoid undercuts.
• Quick creation of runners.
• Simple integration of the runners into the mold.
The runner design process begins with a user sketch of the runners and ends with the mold being
cut by the runners. Runner Part and Cut by Runner features are created.
When the Runner Design function is invoked(for instructions on how to invoke this tool, press
the Access button at the top of this Help topic) , the following options are available to design the
runners:
Parallel Plane: Create a parallel datum plane to be used for designing a runner
system.
Sketch: Sketch the runner lines which define the positions of the runners.
Line: Define the runner lines.
Runner Bodies: Create the runner bodies around the sketched lines.
Merge: Merge all the runner objects before cutting the mold by the runner.
Cut by Runner: Cut the mold components by the runner.
Add Runner: Add an existing runner to the assembly.
Runner Part
When entering any of the Runner functions for the first time, per assembly, MoldDesign
automatically creates a Runner Part in the main assembly.
The runner part behaves as a standard CimatronE part that was created in the assembly
environment.
Cut by Runner
This cutting operation takes place in the assembly environment and is based on the Assembly Cut
operation.
Within every part that is cut by the Runner Part, a standard Cut feature is created.
Runner Design > Parallel Plane

If required, to assist in designing a runner system, create a datum plane parallel to an existing
plane, or to a plane defined by selected entities.
1. When you enter this function
- if there is no runner part, a new runner part will be created and activated.
- if a runner part already exists, it will be activated.
2. Pick a reference face to define the plane.

3. Use the Offset option to position the plane to where you want to create the runners.

The plane is created.
Note: The datum plane is created in the active assembly.
The Feature Tree now contains the Parallel Plane.
Runner Design > Pattern Sketch

Sketch the runner lines which define the positions of the runners.
1. Select the datum plane or planar face where you want to create the runners. Within the
runner options, this plane can be created, if required, using the Parallel Plane option.
2. Press Sketch on the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide to run the Sketcher. Select the required
plane, if you didn't previously select one.
3. Using the Line option of the Sketcher (this is the default option), draw the center lines of
the runner bodies. These will be the skeletons of the runner system.
When you exit the Sketcher, the Feature Tree now contains a Sketcher feature.
4. Use the Runner Bodies function to create the runners around the sketched lines.
Runner Design > Line

If required, to assist in designing a runner system, use runner lines.
1. Press Line (under Runner Design) on the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide to run the Line
function.
2. Draw the center lines of the runner bodies. These will be the skeletons of the runner
system.
When you exit the Line function, the Feature Tree now contains a Line feature.
In this case, the Copy Radial function was used to copy the sketched runner to produce the
runners shown below.
3. Use the Runner Bodies function to create the runner bodies around the lines.
Runner Bodies
Runner Design > Runner Bodies

Create the runner bodies around the sketched lines.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Runner Body.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick one or more of the runner sketches or contours. Select the wire entities
for the runner.
Required Step 2 : Choose the cross-section of the runner and set the cross section dimensions.
Optional Step 1 : Adjust the local cross-sections of the segments.
Runner Design > Runner Bodies : Options and Results

Create the runner bodies around the sketched lines.

Required Step 1
Pick one or more of the runner sketches or contours. Press Exit.
Required Step 2
Choose the type of cross-section for the runner.
The Runner Cross Section dialog is displayed:
To choose a cross-section:
1. Either select the appropriate standard cross-section picture from the dialog, or press the
Other Cross-Section button to define any 2D closed sketch from the display area.
2. The numeric fields are now available.
3. Enter the desired size for each of the cross-section elements.
4. Press OK. The required cross-section is displayed, together with the following parameters:
5. Set the parameters:

Flat End / Select the required ending for the runners:
Revolved Flat
End
Revolved
Show Dialog Display the Runner Cross Section dialog to change cross-
section parameters.
Flip Flip the cross-section direction.
Default direction
Flip
Optional Step 1
Adjust the local cross-sections of the segments. Blue crosses are displayed on every segment.
Note: This optional step is only available when using one of the standard cross-sections
displayed in the Required Step 2 It is not available when using the Other Cross-Section option.
To make local adjustments to cross-sections of specific segments:
1. Pick the blue cross on the appropriate segment. The blue cross changes into a circle and
a dimension box is displayed, enabling you to make local changes to the dimensions of the
cross-section.
Note: At this stage, the type of cross-section cannot be changed - only the local dimensions
of the segment cross-section. To change the cross-section type, return to Required Step 2.
2. Change the local cross-section dimensions as required.

Press the Picture button to display a picture of the parameters currently being set. Close the
picture by pressing the Close button .
To Close individual dimension boxes, press the button of the appropriate box. In this
case, the local changes will be reset, the segment will return to its original dimensions and
the blue cross will be re-displayed.
To Hide individual dimension boxes, press the button of the appropriate box. To re-show
a hidden dimension box, pick the blue circle again.

The Feature Tree now contains the Runner Body feature:
Runner Design > Runner Bodies / Other Cross-Section

When choosing the type of cross-section for the runner, if the standard cross-sections are not
appropriate, press the Other Cross-Section button to define any 2D closed sketch from the
display area.
To define another cross-section shape for the runner:
1. The "other cross-section" should be prepared in advance before creating the runner objects.
2. The cross-section is a closed sketch, created inside the Runner Part.
3. The cross-section must be attached to the UCS of the runner part. Best results will be
achieved if the cross-section is symmetric to the UCS.
4. The cross-section should be created on a plane that is normal to the pattern sketcher.
5. The option Revolved End requires a symmetric cross-section. Non-symmetric geometries
(for example, a round/chamfer on one side) should be created on the completed runner
body.
Merge
Runner Design > Merge

Merge all the runner bodies into one body.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Merge.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick all the runner body objects and, if necessary, indicate the outside
direction.
Runner Design > Merge : Options and Results

Merge all the runner bodies into one body.
Required Step 1
Pick each runner body to be merged.

The Feature Tree now contains the Merge feature:
Runner Design > Cut by Runner

Cut the mold components with the runner body.
Important: The main assembly is automatically activated when you use this function.
This function is actually the Assembly Cut- By Selection function, and the interaction is identical.
There are two required steps:

1. Pick the objects to be cut.
Pick the mold component. Press exit(middle mouse button).
2. Pick the cutting object / plane, and if necessary, indicate the side to be removed.
Pick the runner body.

The mold component is cut by the runner body.
The Feature Tree now contains the Assembly Cut Operation feature:
Runner Design > Add Runner

Add an existing runner to the assembly.
This function is actually the Add Component function, and the interaction is identical.
There are two required steps:

1. Select an existing runner part using the CimatronE Explorer.
2. Place the component. The default place option is Place by UCS.
Pressing Required Stage 1 will re-display the CimatronE Explorer to select a different part.
Editing the Runner

Each of the entities created during the runner design process can be edited.
These are as follows:
Editing the Plane
Editing the Runner Sketch
Editing the Runner Body
Editing the Runner Merge
Editing the Runner Cut
Editing the Runner Part
Editing the Plane

Change the height of the reference plane.
1. To edit the parameters, double-click in the graphics area or on the plane.
To edit the feature, activate the Runner Part and right-click on the Plane in the Feature
Tree and select Edit Feature.
2. Edit the plane.

Editing the Runner Sketch

Change the runner sketch.
1. To edit the feature, activate the Runner Part and right-click on the Sketch in the Feature
Tree and select Edit Feature.
2. Edit the sketch within the Sketcher.
Editing the Runner Body

Edit all the runner body parameters that were available during the creation stage. The runner body
can be edited either by:
Activating the runner part

2. Right-click on the Runner Body feature in the Feature Tree and select Edit Feature. The
Runner Body Feature Guide is displayed and all the parameters that were available during
the creation stage can be edited.
Activating the Runner Part

1. Activate the Runner Part.
2. Right-click on the Runner Body feature in the Feature Tree and select Edit Feature. The
Runner Body Feature Guide is displayed and all the parameters that were available during
the creation stage can be edited.
Editing the Runner Merge

Change the runner sketch.
1. To edit the feature, activate the Runner Part and right-click on the Merge in the Feature
tree and select Edit Feature.
2. The Merge Feature Guide is displayed and all the parameters that were available during the
creation stage can be edited.
Editing the Runner Cut

Use this option to add / remove components to / from the list of the cut components.
1. Right-click on the appropriate Assembly Cut feature in the Feature Tree. In the popup
submenu that appears, select Edit the Cut Objects or Edit the Cutting Object.
Editing the Runner Part

2. Right-click on the Runner Part feature in the Feature Tree and select Edit Feature. You
are returned to the New Runner stage and (the Add Component function is run, from
Required Stage 2 [placing the component].The default place option is Place by UCS).
Deleting the Runner

The runner part can be deleted either from the Assembly Tree or from the Feature Tree.
Deleting the Runner Part
Deleting the Runner Cut
Deleting the Runner Features (from the runner part environment)
Deleting the Runner Features (from the assembly environment)
Deleting the Runner Part

Delete the whole runner part. Upon confirmation from the user, this also deletes features in other
parts that were created by the runner part.
1. Right-click on the Runner Part feature in the Assembly Tree and select Delete
Component. This also deletes features in other parts that were created by the runner part.
Deleting the Runner Cut

Deleting the runner cut is done from the Feature Tree. This will only delete the cut operation.
Deleting the Runner Features (from the Runner Part environment)

Delete the cooling channel. This also deletes features in other parts that were created by this
cooling channel.
2. Right-click on the Cooling Channel feature in the Feature Tree and select Delete Feature.
Deleting the Runner Features (from the assembly environment)

Delete the cooling channel from its cooling part. Upon confirmation from the user, this also
deletes features in other parts that were created by the cooling channel.
2. Right-click on the Cooling Channel feature in the Feature Tree and select Delete Feature.
Setup (Mold)
Setup (MoldDesign)
Setup parameters are parameters that are significant for various aspects of a project design. They
represent geometrical features of the model being designed, and also parameters that influence that
design.
These parameters are displayed in a Setup dialog. Variations of the Setup dialog appear in
Assembly, MoldDesign and DieDesign. See the general description of the Setup dialog, which is
common to all the projects.
The MoldDesign Setup allows you to pre-define various parameters to be used later for creating
relations.
Each parameter can be assigned a value, and the dimension related to this parameter is updated
accordingly. This functionality is used to create assemblies that auto-adjust their size as soon as
they are placed inside a parent assembly with a matching set of parameters. When an assembly
holding a set of parameters is placed inside an assembly holding the same set of parameters, the
corresponding values are updated according to the parent assembly.
The following tabs and parameters are available in the MoldDesign Setup dialog (see Dialog
Tabs for an explanation of each tab):
Mold tab: Work Parts tab:
Setup (Mold) : Dialog Tabs

The following tabs and parameters are available in the MoldDesign Setup dialog (see below for
an explanation of each tab):
To define the Mold Setup parameters:

1. Load the Mold file for which you want to define and view the Mold Setup. Note that you
can only modify the setup values in the setup holders (the main assemblies holding the
setup data).
Help topic) the Mold Setup function.
3. Set the parameters as required (as explained below).
See the Setup Dialog Description for an explanation of elements which are common in all the tabs:
the editing options.
the Format and Units dropdown menus.
the dialog buttons.
Tabs
Mold
Work Parts
Mold
As long as the assembly is a stand-alone assembly (not placed in a parent assembly), all value
cells are enabled and you can type in any valid number. See the Setup Dialog Description for an
explanation of stand-alone and placed assemblies.
The Mold tab is displayed, as shown below:
Work Parts
This tab contains parameters that are derived from the work piece size and most of them are
grayed out (read only), if a work piece has been defined.
The Work Parts tab is displayed, as shown below:
Define the following parameters:

• In the Shrinkage field, the value displayed is the default value entered in the Load Work
Parts dialog. However, this value can be changed as required. Note that this value must be
positive.
• In the Bounding Data area, define the parameters, as follows:
o If a work piece has been defined, then these parameters are derived from the work
piece size and are grayed out (read only). You can, however, round the values as
required, by setting a rounding factor.
o If a work piece has not been defined (or has been suppressed), these parameters can
be edited as required. If a work piece is subsequentially added (or unsuppressed),
then these values are taken from the work piece and grayed out (as described
above).
Parting
Parting Functions
Xelerate MoldDesign Guide

The Xelerate MoldDesign Guide, located on the right side of the CimatronE window, lists the
appropriate MoldDesign and Parting functions in a logical order to guide you through the mold
creation process, from start to finish.
The Xelerate MoldDesign Guide functions can also be accessed from the Assembly menu bar
(under the Assembly, MoldDesign or Parting menus) or from the Parting Guide. Some
MoldDesign functions are available from the Part menu bar.
Notes:
• See Navigating the Guide Bars.
• The Guide Bars can be customized as required.
The Xelerate MoldDesign Guide steps are organized as follows (see the MoldDesign Functions,
Parting Functions and Assembly Functions for a description of the various functions in this guide).
The Parting Guide is also shown for reference:
Xelerate Parting
MoldDesign Guide Guide









See the Assembly Functions.






The ECO Guide is displayed.
See the Help for MoldQuote Generator.

Showing or Hiding the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide

To show the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide, click the Access button at the top of this topic to display
the Access button dropdown text.
To hide the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide, do the opposite of the Access button dropdown text.
Active Parts
The following Active Tools are available in the Parting and MoldDesign processes.
Cut Either cut a plate (stock) by parting surfaces (which may be from
Active different parts), or import the parting surfaces to the plate.
Export This function enables you to export parting faces to already
Active existing active parts or to create new parts and export active faces
to it. This means that you can perform the following operations:
Layout
Layout
Add and edit a Layout part. A Layout part is a pattern of coordinate systems used to place the
work parts (the next step in the Xelerate MoldDesign Guide and Parting Guide) within the mold.
A layout part can be selected to meet the requirements for either a single or multiple cavity design.
Each work part will be placed using a single coordinate system.
Note: You can also add a Layout part from the Mold Project Setup Wizard.
You can either add one of your own layout parts or select one of the predefined layout parts
supplied by Cimatron. These predefined parts (inch. and mm.) are available under the following
folder: Cimatron\CimatronE\Data\dat\Molddata\Layout-parts.
The following options are available for layout parts:
Add Add a Layout part. This option is only available if a Layout part was not
Layout created in the Mold Project Setup Wizard.
UCS
Examples of layout parts:

Not Balanced Balanced Radial
Add Layout
Add a Layout part. This is a preliminary layout which can be edited in later phases of the mold
creation process.
The Layout Part dialog is displayed:
You can either create a new Layout Part, or browse using the open file button , to add one of
your own layout parts or select one of the layout parts supplied by Cimatron. This is a preliminary
layout which can be edited in later phases of the mold creation process. The predefined layout
If you create a new layout part, set the units of measurement for the part.
Changes in the Tree structure after adding a Layout part

Once a layout part is defined, a Layout part is created in the Assembly Tree and Parting Tree.
The Assembly tree before a layout part is added.
The Assembly Tree, showing the The Parting Tree. The Parting tab
Parting sub-assembly and the Layout allows full control over the parting
part. The latter is created when a Layout process, enabling you to activate various
part is defined. parts and control the hide/show status of
Note that, when created in the Mold different Parting sets.
Project Setup Wizard, the Layout part is
activated (as shown below).
Layout UCS
Layout UCS
Edit a Layout part. This enables you to edit the pattern of coordinate systems, by changing the
location and orientation of a single or multiple UCSs.
General Interaction
The following is the Feature Guide for Layout UCS.
Remember: You can
open the Feature
the graphic display
Required Step 1 : Pick the UCSs that need to be edited. Single or multiple UCSs can be
picked.
Required Step 2 : Set the orientation parameters.
Layout UCS : Options and Results
Required Step 1
Pick the UCSs to be edited.
Required Step 2
Set the orientation parameters.
Note: To choose different UCSs, press the required step 1 button again, and re-pick the
UCSs.
These orientation parameters are displayed for the picked UCSs and relate to them globally (any
change in the parameters will affect all the picked UCSs). Individual UCSs (within the picked
group) can be edited by specifying values that differ from the general values.
Notes:
• The initial orientation is parallel to the main layout part coordinate system. These
parameters consist of 1 translation (in the Z direction) and 3 rotations.
• The order of specifying rotations is extremely important and this will be shown in the
interaction. For example:
Picked UCS Edit

This enables you to edit all the picked UCSs using global parameter values. In the example below,
the X axis has been rotated 90 degrees, affecting the UCSs 12_1 and 12_2.
Note: Picked UCSs are denoted by .
Individual UCS (within picked group) Edit

Individual UCSs (within the picked group) can be edited by specifying values that differ from the
general values. These, individually edited UCSs, display their orientation parameters within a
dialog box attached to the UCS.
Notes:
• The initial orientation parameters are the same as those of the (edited) picked UCSs.
• Individually edited UCSs within a group are denoted by .
Any change in the parameters affect only the individual UCS (from the picked group).
Note: Each orientation parameter dialog box displays the following icons:
Press this to revert the orientation values of the relevant UCS to those of
the current values of the picked group.
Press this to hide the parameter dialog box of the relevant UCS. The UCS
is still denoted by , signifying that it has been individually edited.
If this is the final result, press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.
Setup (Mold)
Setup (MoldDesign)
Setup parameters are parameters that are significant for various aspects of a project design. They
represent geometrical features of the model being designed, and also parameters that influence that
design.
These parameters are displayed in a Setup dialog. Variations of the Setup dialog appear in
Assembly, MoldDesign and DieDesign. See the general description of the Setup dialog, which is
common to all the projects.
The MoldDesign Setup allows you to pre-define various parameters to be used later for creating
relations.
Each parameter can be assigned a value, and the dimension related to this parameter is updated
accordingly. This functionality is used to create assemblies that auto-adjust their size as soon as
they are placed inside a parent assembly with a matching set of parameters. When an assembly
holding a set of parameters is placed inside an assembly holding the same set of parameters, the
corresponding values are updated according to the parent assembly.
The following tabs and parameters are available in the MoldDesign Setup dialog (see Dialog
Tabs for an explanation of each tab):

Setup (Mold) : Dialog Tabs

The following tabs and parameters are available in the MoldDesign Setup dialog (see below for
an explanation of each tab):
To define the Mold Setup parameters:

1. Load the Mold file for which you want to define and view the Mold Setup. Note that you
can only modify the setup values in the setup holders (the main assemblies holding the
setup data).
Help topic) the Mold Setup function.
3. Set the parameters as required (as explained below).
See the Setup Dialog Description for an explanation of elements which are common in all the tabs:
the editing options.
the Format and Units dropdown menus.
the dialog buttons.
Tabs
Mold
Work Parts
Mold
As long as the assembly is a stand-alone assembly (not placed in a parent assembly), all value
cells are enabled and you can type in any valid number. See the Setup Dialog Description for an
explanation of stand-alone and placed assemblies.
The Mold tab is displayed, as shown below:
Work Parts
This tab contains parameters that are derived from the work piece size and most of them are
grayed out (read only), if a work piece has been defined.
The Work Parts tab is displayed, as shown below:
Define the following parameters:

• In the Shrinkage field, the value displayed is the default value entered in the Load Work
Parts dialog. However, this value can be changed as required. Note that this value must be
positive.
• In the Bounding Data area, define the parameters, as follows:
o If a work piece has been defined, then these parameters are derived from the work
piece size and are grayed out (read only). You can, however, round the values as
required, by setting a rounding factor.
o If a work piece has not been defined (or has been suppressed), these parameters can
be edited as required. If a work piece is subsequentially added (or unsuppressed),
then these values are taken from the work piece and grayed out (as described
above).
Index
A Configuration Types - Mold ..............226
Active Parts................................. 87, 306 Cooling Cut........................................161
Add Active Parts - MoldDesign........ 103 Cooling Design ..................................137
Add Cooling Item ............................. 166 Add Cooling Item...........................166
Add Ejection Devices ....................... 184 Cooling Cut ....................................161
Add Ejector ....................................... 179 Cooling Line...................................147
Add Insert - Insert Tools ................... 198 Cooling Objects..............................149
Add Layout Part - MoldDesign/Parting205, Cooling Sketch ...............................144
308 Inclined Plane.................................144
Add Lifter - Lifter Tools ................... 211 Parallel Plane..................................141
Add Mold Component ...................... 116 Remove Cooling Circuit ................167
Injection Devices ........................... 123 Cooling Design - MoldDesign...........137
Mold Parts...................................... 117 Cooling Line ......................................147
Mold Parts function ....................... 116 Cooling Objects .................................149
Plates.............................................. 124 Cooling Sketch ..................................144
Rule Information............................ 117 Cut Active............................................87
Screws and Bolts ........................... 122 Cut Insert - Insert Tools.....................199
Slide Units ..................................... 125 Cut Lifter - Lifter Tools.....................211
Add Rules.............................................. 7 Cut Manager - Cooling Cut ...............162
Editor ............................................... 17 Cut Manager - Cooling Objects.........150
Examples ......................................... 13
D
Using Add Rules................................ 9 Deleting the Cooling Part - MoldDesign176
Adding Components to the Mold...... 238 Deleting the Pocket - MoldDesign ....261
B Deleting the Runner - MoldDesign ...292
BOM ................................................. 128 Dependent Components - Save
Exclude from BOM ....................... 128 Configuration - MoldDesign ............46
in Assembly/MoldDesign .............. 128 E
Include in BOM ............................. 128 Edit Add Rules.....................................17
C Editing the Cooling - MoldDesign ....172
Configuration Type - Save Configuration - Editing the Pocket - MoldDesign ......260
MoldDesign ..................................... 39 Editing the Runner - MoldDesign .....285
Ejection Design................................. 179 Location Rules - Rules Editor .............25

Add Ejection Devices .................... 184 M
Add Ejector.................................... 179 Mandatory and Optional Components - Save
Configuration - MoldDesign ............50
Ejector Pocket................................ 189
Mold Base - MoldDesign ..................215
Ejector Trim................................... 185
Mold Base Configuration ..................216
Ejection Design - MoldDesign.......... 179
Ejection System..............................216
Ejection System - Mold Base Configuration
....................................................... 216 Fixed Side.......................................216
Ejector Pocket ................................... 189 Movable Side .................................216
Ejector Trim ...................................... 185 Mold Configuration Types ................226
Examples of Using Add Rules............ 13 Mold Information ................................76
Exclude from BOM........................... 128 Mold Parts - Add Mold Component ..117
Export Active ...................................... 98 Mold Project ..........................................1
Export Parting Faces ........................... 87 Wizard ................................................1
Export to Part ...................................... 98 Mold Project Basics...............................1
F Mold Tools - MoldDesign ...................38
Fixed Side - Mold Base Configuration216 Mold Type and Size...........................219
I MoldDesign ...........................................4
Inclined Plane.................................... 144 Add Layout Part .....................205, 308
Include in BOM ................................ 128 Add Mold Component....................116
Injection Devices - Add Mold Component Add Rules...........................................7
....................................................... 123 BOM...............................................128
Insert Tools ....................................... 198 Cooling Design...............................137
Add Insert ...................................... 198 Deleting the Cooling Part...............176
Cut Insert ....................................... 199 Deleting the Pocket ........................261
L Deleting the Runner .......................292
Layout Part - MoldDesign/Parting204, 307 Editing the Cooling ........................172
Layout UCS - MoldDesign/Parting207, 309 Editing the Pocket ..........................260
Lifter Tools ....................................... 210 Editing the Runner .........................285
Add Lifter ...................................... 211 Ejection Design ..............................179
Cut Lifter ....................................... 211 Layout Part .............................204, 307
Loading Dependent Components - Save Layout UCS............................207, 309
Configuration - MoldDesign ........... 52
Mold Base ......................................215
Adding Components................... 238 O

Mold Type and Size ................... 219 Optional and Mandatory Components - Save
Configuration - MoldDesign ............50
Part Locations............................. 239
Optional Components - Save Configuration -
Plate type and size ...................... 229
MoldDesign......................................44
Mold Tools ...................................... 38
Optional Configurations - Save
Pocket Configuration - MoldDesign ............47
Picking Objects or Faces ............ 251 P
Pocket Design ................................ 243 Parallel Plane .....................................141
Protruding Active Parts ................. 215 Part Locations ....................................239
Runner Design ............................... 265 Parting
Save Configuration .......................... 38 Xelerate MoldDesign Guide.....83, 302
Configuration Type ...................... 39 Placing Rules - Rules Editor................25
Dependent Components ............... 46 Plate Names - Save Configuration -
Fill Configuration Data ................ 63 MoldDesign......................................42
Loading Dependent Components . 52 Plate type and size .............................229
Loading Optional Components .... 50 Plates - Add Mold Component ..........124
Naming Components.................... 40 Pocket Design - MoldDesign.............243
Optional Components................... 44 Protruding Active Parts .....................215
Optional Configurations............... 47 R
Plate Names.................................. 42 Remove Cooling Circuit....................167
Using the New Configuration ...... 74 Rule Information - Add Mold Component
........................................................117
Wizard ............................................... 1
Rules Editor .........................................17
Xelerate MoldDesign Guide.... 83, 302
Location Rules..................................25
MoldDesign Basics ............................... 5
Placing Rules....................................25
MoldDesign Functions........................ 78
Size Rules.........................................31
MoldDesign Setup .................... 296, 312
Using Add Rules ................................9
MoldDesign Wizard.............................. 1
Runner Design - MoldDesign............265
Movable Side - Mold Base Configuration
....................................................... 216 S
N Save Configuration
Naming Components - Save Configuration - New Mold Base Configuration ........62

MoldDesign ..................................... 40 New Mold Base Configuration - Catalog
Data ...............................................68
Save Configuration - MoldDesign ...... 38 U

Screws and Bolts - Add Mold Component Using Add Rules....................................9
....................................................... 122
W
Setup Wizard
MoldDesign ........................... 296, 312 MoldDesign........................................1
Size Rules - Rules Editor .................... 31 Working in MoldDesign........................6
Slide Units - Add Mold Component . 125
X
Xelerate MoldDesign Guide........83, 302

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Mold Project Basics

Mold Project Setup Wizard

5. Click the Preferences button to change the MoldDesign Preferences, if required.

How does it work?

What would you like to do?

Using Add Rules

Fully Determined Columns

Add Rule Examples

Examples of Using the Add Rules

Adding Spot Cooling Items

Adding Punch Screws

• Location Rule#1: - Screws are placed on top of "Punch Backing Plate".

Adding Screws while Indicating a Face

Adding Punch Keys

• Location Rule#1: - The key is placed on "Flange Face".

Adding Cooling Components

Tools > Edit Add Rules /

General Area Parameters

Name The name of the rule.

Creating a new rule

To create a new rule:

To edit an existing rule:

To delete an existing rule:

4. A confirmation message is displayed. Approve the deletion request.

Rules Editor - Placing (Location) Rules

Location Rules Parameters

Placement Method = Place on Cone

By default, this option is unchecked.

row in the browse dialog.

Rules Editor - Size Rules

Size Rules Parameters

Relation Select an appropriate relation type from the dropdown list.

Available types are as follows:

Expression Expressions are created by adding geometrical/setup parameters as "rigid text"

Add geometrical parameters to expressions. This button displays the

Press the button to close the dialog.

Press the button to close the dialog.

Press the button to close the dialog.

Save Configuration: Configuration Type

Example of a completed dialog:

Press Next to display the next step in the configuration process.

Save Configuration: Plate Names

The plate is entered into the configuration.

Save Configuration: Optional Components

Save Configuration: Dependent Components

2. Pick the washer component in the mold.

The component is entered into the configuration.

Save Configuration: Optional Configurations

To add optional components:

2. The CimatronE Explorer is displayed, showing the catalog components.

4. Add other components as required.

Save Configuration: Load Optional Components

1. To make an optional component into a mandatory component, select the optional

Save Configuration: Load Dependent Components

Use the dropdown menus to define the dependency between components.

Set Components Locations

The Set Component Locations dialog is displayed:

Save Configuration: Set Components Locations

In the example below, the top plate of a mold plate is picked.

The data of the top plate is displayed in the dialog.