Purpose
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This page covers the main functionality to build the fixture.
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The workpiece is loaded in the session. The steps following after show how to start the design of the fixture.
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Steps
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1.1
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Switch to the Fixture Builder workbench.
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1.2
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Create a new, empty document.
If another document is already open in the running session, this step has to be executed. If not, this step can be skipped.
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1.3
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Open the workpiece TrainingPart_1.cenwpc, that can be found in your installation folder of the training material of this course.
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2.1
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Open the Fixture default parameters panel to specify the global parameters to start the fixture design.
Set the thickness of the plates to 3mm. Start off with 2 supporting plates in both X- and Y-direction. And switch off the automatic weight reduction computation for the plates.
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2.2
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Activate the Create / edit a fixture main command. Then move the manipulator to a position under the workpiece. The manipulator's XY plane defines the position and orientation of the fixture base plate, relative to the workpiece.
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2.3
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Select the workpiece. Then open the pie menu on the center of the manipulator. Execute the command Create a fixture to build the base fixture and have a look at the result.
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Save the fixture document
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3.1
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Switch to the Resource Builder workbench.
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3.2
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The fixture is a resource type of document.
In the workbench, open the Resource properties panel. Give the fixture a proper name.
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3.3
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Return to the Fixture Builder workbench.
Start the Save a fixture command. Then select your desired path to store the fixture. By default, the name as specified in the previous step will be taken.
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