XVII. UnLock the Upper (UnLockDOF_Upper__B_C)
Purpose and usage:
•UnLockDOF is used to release the previously locked in space points, simulating the effect of taking the part off the pins, or unclamping it, so that shift or spring-back can be observed.
18.1 The previously locked B_Upper hole and C_Upper slot will be UnLocked (fixture pins are taken out of the part).
18.1 Select the
UnLockDOF icon and choose the CMRailAsm product as parent part.
18.2 Name the move "UnLockDOF_Upper__B_C" with the a description of "UnLockDOF Upper hole and slot".
18.3 Click on the [ClickToAdd] button in the UnLockDOF Pts section and select points B_Upper and C_Upper on the Upper part in the Navigation Tree or from the Graph window.
18.4 Select smoothing check box to use Smoothing.
The completed dialog box should appear as below:
18.5 Click [OK] to close the UnLockDOF move dialog box.
18.6 Save the model.
Results:
The nominal values of the measurements after UnLockDOF the Upper will change slightly.
